Emerson and Samuel are the first set of twins born to an alpha. Their fate is set from the moment of their birth that one of them is to die to bring peace to the land that the other will rule. Emerson accepted the role of her brother's protector from an early age, and knows someday she must die for him, and the rest of the packs to live in peace. But just how much is Emerson willing to sacrifice to follow the path laid out for her? She must deal with injury, betrayal, and the heartache of meeting a mate she cannot accept to continue her destiny. How can she resist an irresistible man? How can she protect everyone she loves? How can she accept her death when she finds out there is so much to live for?