If I don’t find a way to break the curse my Alpha put on me, he’s going to make me kill the man I love. I thought I was doing us all a favor when I gave myself up to save a pack member’s life. How was I supposed to know that my Alpha would perform a ritual that turned me into a magical puppet that he could control? I’ve barely begun to discover who I am and what I can do as a Barghest. I won’t let my Alpha wield that power against the people I love. If anything happens to any of them—especially Ryder—I won’t be able to live with the guilt. So far, I’ve been able to fight off my Alpha’s commands, but I don’t know how long I can hold out against the evil magic. I need to get myself away from Ryder and everyone else I care about. Maybe I should even let my Alpha kill me, so that I’m no longer a danger to those I love. If only I could be sure that my Alpha’s tyranny would end with me, I’d take that deal. After all, Ryder already has a mate, so it’s not like my future looks great, whatever happens. *If you like romances with strong, sassy heroines and sexy shifter heroes, you’ll love this book. A Wicked Ritual is the third full-length book of The Arcana Pack Chronicles, and it resolves Ness and Ryder’s story. Recommended for 18+ (for language and sexual content).