Federal supersoldier Keira believes she assassinated the fearsome wolf ruler Reyn three years ago during a classified wilderness purge. Her world turns upside down at a peace summit when the resurrected monarch reappears, using treaty clauses to force Keira into his remote stronghold as an envoy.
Trapped in a lethal duel of wills, Keira conceals her true feelings until a violent skirmish rips open her uniform, revealing an ancient luminous bite on her collarbone. Recognizing the childhood contract mark of his fated mate, the vengeful king transforms from ruthless captor into an unyielding guardian who refuses to let her go.
