"Don’t run from me, Isla." Her breath hitched as Kael’s voice wrapped around her, deep and edged with a warning. "I’m not running," she lied, even as she took a step back. His golden eyes darkened, his fingers twitching at his sides. "Then why do I hear your heart racing?" "Maybe because you’re standing too close." Kael smirked, his head tilting slightly. "You think distance will keep you safe?" She swallowed hard, hating the way his voice affected her. "I think it’s dangerous to be near a man who doesn’t know how to control himself." Faster than she could react, he moved. One second, there was space between them, too much space, and the next, she was pressed against the cell bars, caged by his body. His warmth seeped into her skin, making her pulse jump. "Tell me to step back." His breath fanned against her neck, his voice softer now. Darker. Isla lifted her chin, meeting his gaze, refusing to be weak. "You’re used to people following your commands, aren’t you?" His lips barely curved. "Only because they know what happens when they don’t." She exhaled sharply. "You wouldn’t hurt me." Kael studied her for a long moment. And then, slowly, his fingers traced the side of her neck, where her pulse betrayed her. "No," he admitted, his voice raw. "But I would ruin you." ********* A Curse, A Prophecy, A War That Will Change Everything Alpha Kael Draven is feared, ruthless, and cursed. Every full moon, the beast inside him takes control, unstoppable, feral, lethal. Isla never should have crossed his path. Fleeing her own past, she stumbles into his world, unaware of the war brewing around them. Unaware that she is the key to a prophecy that could destroy them both. One forbidden night seals their fate. One mark binds their souls. But love was never meant to be easy… not when the world wants to tear them apart.

One night. One stranger. One secret she thought she buried for good. Now Elena Rivera’s back—famous, fearless, and armed with blueprints that could rebuild or ruin everything. Too bad her newest client is the man she swore she’d never see again… And he’s not just rich—he’s dangerous. What he doesn’t know? She left him with more than memories. And what she doesn’t know? He never forgot her. Let the games begin.