When Paige Anthony's brother vanishes during his service in the Sub-military, she abandons her carefree life of parties and freedom to enlist, determined to uncover the truth. But the brutal world of drills, secrecy, and supernatural forces is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Derick Wofeblood, Alpha of the Wolfblood Pack, accepts the role of Lead Training Officer for one reason only, his brother, along with his entire unit, has disappeared without explanation. Suspicious of humans, he keeps his distance from Paige until the mate bond reveals she is his fated partner. Fearing it will distract him from his mission, he hides the bond, even as rumors spread through the camp amongst the wolf and jealous rivals cricle. Paige interprets his coldness as dislike, but yeah tension between them deepens as they train together. As secrets of genetic experiments, betrayal within the Sub-military, and the looming war against supernaturals ce to light, Paige and Derick's bond is tested to the limit. Together, they must face forbidden love, dangerous enemies, the mystery of their missing brothers, and the betrayal of human / werewolf trues by the Rash family—- before the world they know is destroyed.