When I discover that my father is planning to gift me to one of his rivals, I run. —To a secret house that my mom told me about, right before she died. I'm expecting solitude. But instead, I find my mom's childhood friend. He was just a kid when she was snatched away, but he never forgot her, never forgave himself for not protecting her. And now he's promising to protect me. He's all grown-up now—a powerful Alpha of his own pack—and he's kind of scary. But when I look into his eyes, I feel I can trust him. Trouble is, that's not all I'm feeling...