Ten years ago, Magnolia was blamed for her sister’s death and cast out of her pack. Her Alpha father’s final words “Why did she die, but not you?” drove her into exile. She lived among humans, hiding her identity, her wolf, and her pain.


Now, at twenty-eight, Magnolia learns her mate is none other than Rhett Callahan , the powerful Alpha of the strongest pack and heir to a billion-dollar empire. But instead of love, he offers her a contract: marry him for one year so he can fulfill the requirements of his inheritance.


Magnolia accepts to save her parents’ home but finds herself in a loveless arrangement, mocked by the pack and haunted by the past. Then Camille returns with another woman, the one he truly loves… and it’s Magnolia ’s sister, long thought dead.


As secrets explode and bonds unravel, Magnolia must decide if she can forgive the mate who rejected her or burn the past down with him in it.

Rhett didn't bow. "You owe me answers."


The Elder arched a brow, amused. "Do I?"


Rhett's voice was low, dangerous. "You come into my territory, threaten my mate, poison my sister's mind, and drag the weight of some ancient prophecy onto our doorstep, and you expect me to stand aside?"


The Elder Alpha circled slowly, his boots tapping against the polished marble. "You misunderstand, son. I am not here for conquest."


"Then why are you here?" Rhett spat. "Why Camille? Why now?"


The Elder stopped directly before him, their eyes locking. "Because time is running out."


Rhett clenched his jaw, barely restraining the fury crawling under his skin. "Enough riddles. You say she's a vessel. I say you're using her. If you believe you're going to sacrifice my sister for your delusions, you'll find me far less accommodating."


Chapter 111 - The Pact’s Price