Things can't seem to get any worse for Summer, branded as a lunatic, barren, and stabbed in the back by her husband, Rhys Glomarian, and stepsister, Virginia Paraguz.She loses it all in one day. ***It was Rhys' birthday, and he announced to everyone that Virginia was his fated mate and was expecting Rhys' pups.Three years of a nightmare marriage was enough for her. Summer decided to rescue herself from that hellhole, but her pleas fell on deaf ears. None of the guests that night were moved to save her despite her disheveled and scarred condition. They even looked at her with disgust and mockery.But just when she was beginning to lose hope, an unexpected savior appeared – a cursed Alpha, dreaded by all for his ruthlessness. Still, he is the wealthiest and the most powerful of all, Alpha Luxian Alderon.That night, he arrived to rescue Summer from Rhys' grasp and claim her as his fate mate.But her joy in escaping Rhys is cut short when she learns that Luxian comes with a deadly curse for anyone who becomes his mate.****"I saved you, and now you have to repay me." He bent down, stroking her cheek in slow motion, his face mere inches from hers. It was so close that she could feel his warm breath brushing against her flesh. "Repay you? H-how?" she managed to breathe out, her heart thumping in her chest. He stood back up and deftly buttoned his shirt while glancing at her. "Marry me," Luxian's hand gently brushed her chin. His eyes locked into hers with a softness she didn't expect as he pushed back a few strands behind her ear."And take this damned curse away from me...." he said firmly.