Loving her isn’t a choice. It’s survival. Lelia was born to be claimed—but never loved. An omega shaped by cruelty, discarded and unseen, she is more than fragile. She’s fate-bound. A once-in-a-generation gift, her bond doesn’t just promise power—it demands devotion. Mishandle her heart, and the price is annihilation. Kevin never asked for a mate. Forged in violence and fear, he’s a protector by necessity, not tenderness. His strength comes from pain, his loyalty paid for in blood. But when fate ties him to Lelia, he learns the truth: if he cannot love her—truly, wholly, and without restraint—his pack will fall. One by one. Until nothing remains. She is the key to their survival. And he is the threat standing in her way. Can a man taught to hurt learn to hold gently? Or will pride and fear turn passion into ruin? ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This is a dark, slow-burn omega romance featuring mature themes, emotionally intense scenes, and raw, intimate moments. Trauma, dominance, obsession, and desire intertwine—readers should be prepared to crave what should be forbidden.