At 17, Sonja’s pack undergoes a brutal attack that shatters her world and leads to the tragic loss of her parents and fellow pack members. After her two-week imprisonment by her captors, she discovers that they have sold her to an unidentified buyer. However, just five days before her 18th birthday, Sonja’s life takes a sudden turn when Alpha Kayden Cross comes to her rescue. The ruthless but well-respected Alpha, Alpha Kayden, received a summons from the elder council to search for the missing daughter from Sable Lake. A dark secret had consumed Alpha Kayden’s life for the last three months. During the rescue, Alpha Kayden instantly recognized Sonja as his fated mate. Confronted with the heart-wrenching dilemma of finding his mate, he must decide whether to protect her from the enemy or let his dark secret destroy their bond.