Born out of wedlock to a powerful duke, Elena's life has been marred by rejection and scandal. But fate has a surprising twist in store for her— a forced marriage to the brooding Alpha King, Kairis. Still grieving the loss of his first mate, Kairis's heart is closed off to love. But when Elena becomes pregnant with his child, she must confront her deepest fears and fight for the love and acceptance she's always been denied.