Isabella Quinton (Izzy) wants nothing to do with pack drama. After being rejected by Micheal who she wasn't sure was her mate, being demoted to an omega by her family she ran away from home, determined to build a life where no one could manipulate her future again. Now she’s an employee at silver spoon restaurant armed with sarcasm, spreadsheets, and a wolf who’s still recovering from heartbreak and trauma Lucian Varyn (Luci) CEO, alpha, and the kind of man who can silence a room with a single look. He’s brilliant, intimidating, and breath taking. He also happens to be Izzy’s real fated mate. And he’s known since the moment he scented her. Izzy, however, has no idea thanks to the lie she believed. Her wolf is confused, and feels something isn't right but she can not do anything ,absolutely not helping. Luci, meanwhile, is trying to play it cool, which is difficult when your mate keeps avoiding eye contact and keeps resisting Their chemistry is undeniable, but the slow burn is excruciating. Especially when, Luci keeps finding excuses to work late with her and Izzy keeps insisting she’s “not interested in alphas” But secrets have teeth