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?


The scorching afternoon heat struck my face as I stepped into the narrow alleyway behind the diner. We had walked here searching for a restroom, only to discover it was chained shut.


"Are you kidding me?" Amy spat, rattling the metal chain with frustration. "I specifically called the owner yesterday to make sure this would be open for your visit." She shook her head in disgust. "That worthless drunk never listens to anything."


I glanced around the cramped space, seeing nothing but overflowing garbage bins and grimy brick walls. The distant rumble of city traffic felt miles away from this secluded spot. After Amy had insisted I try every signature drink at the diner, claiming each one was absolutely essential, my bladder was ready to burst. "Please tell me there's somewhere else nearby," I said, unable to hide my irritation.


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