Kristen has a genius-level IQ…And before she even turns 18, she has already managed to open and run her own tattoo shop.But behind the strong image she shows the world lies a dark past.After years of abuse and control at the hands of her stepmother, Kristen finally realizes she can’t take it anymore.Her only advantage is the money she has saved from her tattoo shop.And with that money, she decides to leave the pack she once belonged to.Who her mate is doesn’t matter…Kristen has no patience left for destiny’s plans.She is ready to carve her own path and build her own life.But choosing freedom won’t be as easy as she thinks.Because it isn’t just one man…More than one male sees her independence as a threat.Kristen’s fiery, stubborn personality pulls her into a storm that forces her to face everything she tried so hard to escape.And now, there is only one question:How much can one person endure before they finally give up?