She should’ve known the mission was a trap. Elena moved like a shadow, struck like lightning—and still lost everyone. Her second-in-command, her base, her belief that survival was enough. Now, the High Council has her marked for death. But they made one fatal mistake. They sent him. Damon Gray was born for loyalty. Forged into a Beta by fifteen years of blood, duty, and silence. But the moment he touched her, he knew. His mate. His war. His rebellion. She didn't recognize the bond. She couldn't know the truth. And she damn sure wouldn't survive without him. Now he’s done following orders. He’s stripping off his title, carving through enemies, and protecting the hybrid woman destined to burn down the world. He'll take the bullets. He'll take the blame. But no one touches what’s his. Not unless they want a war that ends with her on his last breath. Read on for fated mates, tactical gear removal, found family heat, and a silver-eyed ex-Beta who trades duty for obsession. HEA Guaranteed!