On her half-sister's wedding day, Fia's world shatters. Hazel, the bride, has allegedly eloped with Fia's fated mate, and over the phone he rejects her without mercy. With the Alpha groom ready to unleash war on her pack, and spurred on by her stepmother's pleas, Fia makes a desperate choice; she takes Hazel's place at the altar.
But the marriage is nothing more than a cruel setup. Betrayed by her family and accused of stealing her sister's happiness, Fia becomes the perfect target for Alpha Cian's wrath. Humiliated and furious, he vows to keep her as his mate not out of love, but revenge. He swears he will break her, torment her, and make her pay until the end of time.
What neither of them expects is that hate can twist, burn, and evolve into something far more dangerous. Between lies, betrayal, and a growing bond neither wants to acknowledge, Fia and Cian are bound to discover that the thin line between hate and love is meant to be crossed.

I stepped out of the car first. The cool night air hit my face and I breathed it in deep, trying to clear my head. Behind me, Fia stirred. I turned back and reached for her, helping her out of the vehicle. Her hand felt small in mine. Steady though. She was steady.


The gravel crunched under our feet. Skollrend's main estate loomed ahead, windows glowing warm against the darkness. Home. It should have felt like coming home. Instead, my chest was tight with the weight of everything I was carrying. Everything I suspected. Everything I couldn't prove yet.


The second car pulled up behind ours. Headlights swept across the drive before cutting out. I watched Aldric emerge from the driver's seat. Then Elara. Then Madeline.


Chapter 166 - A little Faith