Anabella "Ana" Smith is no stranger to fighting for survival. But she never expected to be kidnapped by a powerful Alpha King, a man who rejects her the moment he discovers she is his fated mate. Cursed and ruthless, Xavier despises the Moon Goddess for binding him to a human, while Ana refuses to bow to his tyranny, determined to keep her freedom. As a rival Alpha's war threatens to shatter their world, Ana unearths a shocking secret: her own hidden lineage. With the blood of both a werewolf and a mermaid princess, her latent powers are the key to uniting their divided kingdom. But to save their people, Ana and Xavier must first overcome their volatile bond and the darkness within them both. Can a defiant human teach a broken king how to love, or will their fragile alliance crumble, leaving the kingdom to fall?