She’s the girl who rejected an Alpha. A nobody with secrets even she doesn’t know.Ashlee Cox lives a life of quiet misery, enduring abuse from her uncle to protect the fragile stability of her broken family. She’s never had time for friends, let alone love—especially not the ruthless, mysterious Alpha who appears at her doorstep, claiming her as his destined mate.Kyle Vaughan is furious. His pack’s future lies in the hands of a girl who denies his very existence, dismissing his power as nothing more than a twisted joke. But there’s more to Ashlee than she realizes, and her rejection of him only fuels his need to unravel the mystery she hides.For Ashlee, Kyle’s world of werewolves and power struggles is nothing but a nightmare. For Kyle, her defiance is a spark he’s determined to fan into flame. What begins as a battle of wills quickly shifts into a deadly dance of fate, betrayal, and buried magic.A girl who denies destiny, an Alpha who demands it—this is the story of a forbidden bond and the dangerous secrets that lie beneath.

Carson Meyer, heir to America’s most powerful mafia, is feared for his ruthlessness and unforgiving nature. Bloodshed is second nature to him, and loyalty is a demand, not a request. But when his father forces him into marriage to inherit the empire, Carson faces an unfamiliar challenge—finding a woman who can endure his darkness.Desperate to secure his legacy, Carson purchases an innocent beauty at an auction. Luna Blake seems like the perfect wife—obedient, quiet, and untainted by the cruel world around her. But on their wedding night, a devastating truth shatters his trust: Luna is blind.Feeling betrayed yet bound by necessity, Carson must navigate a union built on lies and power. Will Luna’s resilience and innocence thaw his cold heart, or will she become another casualty in his ruthless quest for control? In a world where betrayal means death, their survival depends on who breaks first.