When Lyra, a girl born under a blood moon, is marked by an ancient curse, every Alpha who claims her is doomed to madness or death. For years, her existence has been hidden—until Alpha Kael Blackthorne, the ruthless ruler of the Shadowfang Pack, discovers she’s his fated mate. But claiming her could destroy him… or fulfill the prophecy that ends the curse forever. As desire battles destiny, love turns lethal, and the truth behind the Moon Goddess’s betrayal unravels — revealing that Lyra herself may not be the cursed one… but the weapon meant to break it.

A desperate bride. A mysterious billionaire. One contract, no emotions — what could go wrong?"* Zara agrees to marry a stranger to save her dying mother, but nothing could prepare her for the man behind the deal — cold, powerful, and hiding secrets. What starts as a fake marriage soon begins to feel too real......

Chapter 1: The Accidental MessageThe rain hadn’t stopped since morning, and Maya’s phone buzzed just as she was about to put it on silent. A message from an unknown number flashed across her screen:“I miss you already. Dinner was amazing.”She blinked. *Wrong number*, she thought… but something about the message made her smile. On a bored impulse, she replied:"Wrong person... but I’m glad someone out there had a great dinner."That reply changed everything. From that simple text, a conversation began. No names, no pictures—just two strangers talking every night. She didn’t expect it. He didn’t plan it. But fate was already working..................................