I, Beta Atlas Redding, reject you, Ruby Angelo, as my mate." Those words shattered Ruby’s heart, leaving her feeling worthless and broken. Unlike her perfect step-sister, Ruby couldn’t win her mate’s affection, which only fueled her father's disappointment. To make matters worse, he arranged her marriage to the most feared Alpha in North America, the ruthless Alpha Kane Rivenwood. For Ruby, this felt like a punishment too cruel to bear. Would Alpha Kane see her as just another burden, or could this be a second chance at love?

When rising painter Lola James lands a coveted spot at a prestigious New York City art gallery, she’s blindsided by the reappearance of Tristan West, the ex-boyfriend who ghosted her right before their senior art showcase in college. Now, thanks to an eccentric curator and a “second chance” themed exhibit, they’re stuck co-creating a piece that could launch—or ruin—their careers. Sparks fly, brushes clash, and old feelings surface. But can a shared canvas mend a broken past?