Kaela, a gentle beta wolf desperate to escape a toxic mate who nearly destroyed her, returns to her hometown seeking peace, but danger follows her wherever she goes. Draegan Moonsclaw is a feared, tattooed Alpha hiding from a violent past, haunted by bloodshed and betrayal. When Kaela unknowingly crashes back into his life, he’s torn between pushing her away and claiming her as his fated mate.As Kaela's obsessive ex-mate hunts her and Draegan’s former syndicate threatens war, Kaela must decide to eithe run again… or stand beside the dangerous man who would burn the world to keep her safe.