In a village built on quiet strength and old traditions, Kat Graythorn lives by the rhythm of hammer and flame, forging blades while whispers of unrest grow beyond the borders. When the Tideborn arrive, bringing charm, politics, and hidden danger, the fragile balance of the village begins to fracture. Torn between two very different brothers-one driven by instinct and passion, the other by restraint and quiet loyalty-Kat finds herself caught between desire, duty, and the growing unease haunting both wolves and men. But something ancient is stirring beneath the mountains. The wolves are restless. Visions whisper of ruin. And when blood is finally spilled, the world Kat knew may not survive what comes after. A dark fantasy of wolves, love, instinct, betrayal, and the slow unraveling of everything once called home.

Ashgrove was a peaceful village of farmers, hunters, and craftsmen, where life moved quietly beneath warm sunshine and open skies. It was also where Dove lived, hidden from the rest of the villagers because of her rare gift. She was a healer, blessed with a magic many feared and condemned as dark sorcery. For years, Dove kept her abilities secret. But when the King of Emberforth is struck by an incurable disease, her gift can no longer remain hidden. Two princes arrive at her cottage, desperate to save their father and unwilling to accept refusal. Taken from her home and brought to the royal castle against her will, Dove finds herself trapped among nobles, secrets, and danger. Her only hope is to cure the king before time runs out. Because if she fails, she will lose her life-and even if she succeeds, surviving the two princes may prove just as difficult.