They say a mating ceremony can end a war. But no one talks about how many lives are lost to make that happen.The Cawthorne Pack and the Damire Clan have hated each other for generations. Their land is soaked in blood, and peace was never possible—until now.But peace wasn’t offered. It had to be taken by force.And Michael Damire was ready to take it.His plan was simple: kill the Alpha of the Cawthorne Pack.He wanted revenge. Nothing more.But everything changed the night he met Avery Cawthorne, the Alpha’s daughter, on the battlefield. They were supposed to kill each other.Instead, one wild and dangerous night tied them together forever.She left him bleeding. He left her with something worse—his mark.Michael wasn’t done with her. He took her back to make her pay.But when the mate bond hits, it’s not gentle—it hurts. Deeply.Every touch burns. Every glance tempts. But Avery won’t let her unborn children grow up under a cruel Alpha like him.She runs.And when she returns, she’s stronger, faster, and ready for revenge.This isn’t a love story. It’s a war.And when the truth finally comes out, only one of them might survive—unless love destroys them both first.