Blinded by pain and fury, Tessa killed Sofia on the spot, but all trails to save Nathan failed. He died in her arms. After his funeral, Alpha Andrew stepped down from his position, and Tessa became the alpha — the first female alpha to rule unmated. Victoria was left to rot in the dungeons, and after much back-and-forth war and bloodshed with Blackmane, a peace treaty was finally agreed to be signed. Ryan remained in Blackmane. Tessa appointed Scott her strategist, and part of her personal guard, and despite not being able to feel their bond, decided to pursue a relationship with him, and demanded he prove his love and devotion to her without relying on a predetermined bond. They finally mated, months later — by Tessa’s choice — and Scott ruled the pack at her side.