In the frozen north, where hot springs carve paradise from ice, Alpha Varyn Silverpeak rules the wealthiest pack in the land. He has everything an alpha could desire, except the one thing he has always dreamed of: his fated mate. When a sleek black cat slips into his territory, Varyn never expects the mischievous witch who follows. Kavian is sharp-tongued, beautiful, and impossible to resist. Their connection is instant and all-consuming, a bond that feels written in the stars. But Kavian carries secrets darker than the shadows he commands. Bound by a cruel magic he cannot escape, every moment with Varyn brings him closer to a betrayal that could destroy everything they both hold dear. As love and duty collide, Varyn and Kavian must decide how far they are willing to go for each other, and whether some bonds are worth breaking the world to keep. Claimed is a dark MM paranormal romance about fated mates, impossible choices, and the brutal price of freedom. This book is rated mature and is intended for adult audiences [ 18+ ] Began writing: June 25, 2026 Ended writing: