Aria Sinclair’s life is in ruins few days to Christmas. She’s just lost her detective job after being wrongfully accused of evidence tampering, and things only get worse when she discovers her boyfriend cheating on her. Heartbroken and alone, Aria is forced to start over. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ethan Forge, a powerful and enigmatic Alpha with a tragic past. Ethan needs an heir but has no desire for love—just a surrogate who can give him the child he needs. Desperate for a fresh start, Aria reluctantly agrees on Christmas Day, thinking it’s strictly business. Yet, as she becomes part of Ethan's world, she finds herself drawn into pack politics, unexpected dangers, and feelings she never thought she’d have again.When a jealous rival threatens her life and secrets from her past start to unravel, Aria realizes this deal is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Bound by duty yet entangled in something deeper, Aria must choose: follow her heart or protect herself from the darkness lurking in Ethan's world.