Auden was supposed to be ordinary.
She left behind the structured life of her pack, built a quiet career as a veterinarian, and convinced herself that she was just another human-normal, independent, and free. Sure, she still handled the occasional business for her pack, but that was simply out of obligation. After all, family was family.
And yet, no matter how much she tried to blend in, there was one undeniable truth-Auden was not human.
Her carefully crafted life shatters the moment someone breaks into her neighbor's apartment and kidnaps an Alpha's younger sister. Forced to intervene, Auden suddenly finds herself face-to-face with the Alpha in question. A powerful, relentless leader with a reputation that demands respect. A man who, against all odds, turns out to be her mate.
Alpha Lucien has spent his entire life protecting his pack. Born from one of the oldest shifter bloodlines, he has vowed to keep his people safe-hidden, secretive, and untouched by the chaos that lurks beyond their borders. But what was supposed to be a simple rescue mission unravels into something far more dangerous.
Because mating with a human shouldn't be a problem. Humans don't belong in their world. They're not a threat, not a risk, not... hunted. But Auden isn't human.
And whatever is coming for her-it isn't just any werewolf.
Now, Lucien must decide: protect his pack or protect the woman fate has bound him to? And Auden? She must figure out whether she's strong enough to step into the role she was born for... or if she'll lose everything-including herself-in the process.
A thrilling blend of slow-burn romance, supernatural intrigue, and heart-stopping action-if you love protective Alphas, hidden destinies, and a heroine caught between two worlds, this is the book for you!