Ariel, an aspiring pack warrior with a secret crush on her future Alpha and destined mate, Xavier, has her life well-planned. But then the ruthless Hunters strike and steal two years of her life, subjecting her to unimaginable pain and torture. Rescued by Alpha King Alex, who is grieving the loss of his own destined mate, Ariel finds sanctuary in his royal pack. United by their shared brokenness, an unexpected attraction blossoms between them. Can they heal each other, or does destiny have other plans in store?