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?


I watched in disbelief as Becky transformed completely the moment Alpha Theodore appeared beside us. Her sharp edges softened, her voice became honey-sweet, and that cruel smirk disappeared behind a mask of innocent charm. But I kept my mouth shut. Who would believe an omega like me if I tried to expose her act?


Alpha Theodore's intense gaze swept over me, studying me with an expression I couldn't quite read. When I dropped my eyes to the floor, unable to handle the weight of his stare, I heard him make a low, frustrated sound in his throat. Still, he moved closer until he stood right next to me.


Kayne approached us then, immediately launching into pack business discussions. Without warning, Alpha Theodore intercepted a server carrying a tray of rose champagne and handed me a delicate flute.


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