Nine-year-old Krysta Watson was born an Alpha’s daughter. After her pack is massacred, she watches her brother, Lance, die at the hands of a man he called his friend. Obeying her brother’s final command, she runs, finding shelter in a quiet southern pack and burying her true identity. Believing her family is wiped out, she dedicates her life to one purpose: revenge.
Nathan Torres, the commanding Alpha of the north, is shattered when his best friend Lance’s pack is destroyed. He finds Lance’s body, tormented by his failure to protect him and ignorant of the killer’s identity. They search for Krysta, but when no trace is found, they mark her as another victim of the tragedy.
Nine years later, at a gathering hosted by her guardian Alpha, Krysta’s wolf screams for its mate—one of the visiting Alphas. But Krysta sees only Nathan Torres, the other man she holds responsible for her brother’s death. She immediately tries to sever the bond, but Nathan has spent nearly a decade searching for his mate. His interest burns hotter when he realizes this supposed Omega carries the scent of a hidden Alpha, and he is determined to uncover all her secrets.
With her revenge meticulously planned for years, Krysta is enraged when Nathan demands she accept their bond, threatening the peaceful pack that saved her. Trapped, she agrees to leave with him, submitting to his will but secretly vowing to carry out her revenge, even if it means destroying her own mate.
The truth of Krysta’s identity is a ticking clock, threatening to shatter Nathan the moment he learns his fated mate is the long-lost sister of the friend he failed to save. He’ll have to break through nine years of hardened hate to prove he was never part of the betrayal. As they unravel the conspiracy, Krysta will discover the ultimate treachery comes not from an enemy, but from her own blood, forcing her to lean on the one man powerful enough to help her claim justice.

Seven days remain until my Luna ceremony, and the preparations consume every waking moment.


Nathan handles the guest list and catering arrangements while I focus on accommodating the flood of Alphas and Lunas expected to attend. Sometimes I wonder if he invited half the werewolf population just to show off his claimed mate.


With Harlow visiting her parents, Gianna stays by my side throughout the day, helping with various tasks. What began as a distraction for her grief has transformed into genuine assistance.


Wednesday afternoon, Nathan's voice cuts through my thoughts via mind link.


'Krysta, we have an unexpected visitor. I need you to meet them with me.'


'Who could it be? The guests aren't scheduled to arrive until Friday,' I respond, frowning at the timing.


'I'm not entirely certain,' he replies, which immediately raises red flags. Nathan never allows strangers onto our territory without thorough vetting, especially during such an important week.


Chapter 74 - Chapter 74 Healing Wounded Young Hearts