Bound by an ancient law meant to exploit the power of the werewolf born on the night of the golden moon, she is forced into a selection practice she never wanted, to a man whispered about in fear and reverence. He is the Alpha heir;powerful, untouchable, and rumored to be very ruthless. To him, every pack is deceitful other than his. To her, it is a cage. Thrown into a world of politics, primal instincts, and secrets older than the packs themselves, she quickly learns that the selection is only the beginning of her battle. Because the mate bond doesn’t just tie their lives—it awakens something dangerous. Something hungry. As enemies close in and betrayals surface, the line between hatred and desire begins to blur. The man she was taught to fear may be the only one who can protect her… and the one most capable of destroying her heart. In a world ruled by the moon and sealed by blood, love is never gentle, and freedom comes at a deadly price.