Rejected by her mate and discarded by her pack, Seraphine thought she’d hit rock bottom. She was wrong. Now, she’s been traded as a breeder to the ruthless Alpha of the Mistwood pack, Theodore Zain—a man whose legendary curse kills every bride he takes.

Theodore needed an heir, not another bride destined to die. But the omega forced on him is disarmingly innocent and maddeningly resilient. He’s a man resigned to his cursed fate, she’s a woman with nothing left to lose, and their forced union is a powder keg waiting to ignite.

Theodore makes the terms clear: this is a contract, not a romance. She will provide an heir and stay out of his heart. He’s built walls of ice to survive the curse, and he warns her to do the same.

But as her quiet defiance chips away at his control, a possessiveness he never anticipated awakens a desire that could be her death sentence. Will her light be enough to defy a centuries-old curse, or will she simply become its next victim?


Aleena's face lit up when she spotted me entering the kitchen. "Luna, I'm preparing your favorite red velvet cake. Just give me twenty minutes and it will be perfect. Meanwhile, Zachery has fresh blueberry pie waiting." She reached for my hand, drawing me toward the island counter.


"I know the recipe for red velvet cake," I murmured, my thoughts still clouded. "Let me assist you." Even as Aleena tried to discourage me, I moved to the counter where the mixture sat and started incorporating ingredients. I ended up doubling the sugar amount and then ruined the vegetable medley completely. The final result tasted absolutely dreadful. Aleena and Zachery remained silent while other omegas simply watched me with puzzled expressions. I managed to swallow some juice, but my stomach immediately rejected it. Dabbing my mouth, I announced, "I'm heading to the training grounds."


"But Luna, that's not advisable!" Aleena objected.


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