Alice doesn't want a mate. Doesn't want to go through the rejection she knows will happen. Doesn't want her Nova to go through it either. Ryder is a dark, mysterious alpha that rules his pack with an iron fist. They're known for being the strongest pack in the region, drawing fear from everyone around them. When the two meet, Alice must make a choice. To let Ryder in or protect herself and her daughter. Will she be able to let go of the past, or will it come back to haunt her?