Lyla has spent her life being protected. To her pack, she is the wolf-less daughter of the Beta, protected, pitied, and kept safely out of sight. But Lyla has carried a secret since childhood: her wolf has always been there. When Michael Rivers returns home as Alpha, Lyla’s careful life begins to unravel. He is her childhood friend, her protector, and the mate fate chose for her. But Michael knows what it means to lose everything, and his need to protect Lyla may cost him the one thing their bond needs most. Her trust. As danger closes in and old secrets surface, Lyla must face the truth about her bloodline, her hidden power, and the people who lied to keep her safe. Everyone thought Lyla was harmless. They were wrong.