Cast aside and slandered by her unfaithful ex-husband Adrian, Evelyn Vale seeks shelter in the secluded territory of the Black Ridge pack. Desperate for employment, she accepts a position as the live-in nanny for Noah, a traumatized young pup who refuses to speak. To solidify her legal protection against her ex's relentless harassment, Alpha Rowan Hale offers her a formal contract mate arrangement.
Evelyn's gentle patience helps young Noah heal, while Rowan treats her with deep respect and protective tenderness. When danger threatens the border and Adrian attempts to sabotage the pack, Evelyn's long-dormant inner wolf awakens in radiant glory. Standing beside Rowan as the newly crowned Luna of Black Ridge, Evelyn watches her ruined ex-husband beg for mercy that never comes.
