In the shadowed suburbs of Portland, Oregon, Juliette Phoenix's life changed forever on a cold, silent night when she was only fourteen. Drawn into the woods by an unseen force, she came face-to-fang with a creature out of myth-one bite, and her humanity was shattered. The transformation into a werewolf wasn't just physical; it rewrote the rules of her world. Terrified of the beast within, Juliette became a ghost in her own life-avoiding school, masking her fear, hiding her truth from everyone... even her parents. But the deeper her instincts took hold, the more secrets she unearthed-like the chilling revelation that her parents were part of a secretive hunter society, sworn to eliminate creatures like her.
Betrayed and isolated, Juliette vanished into the underbelly of Portland. By 2024, she had become a bartender by trade and a loner by necessity-until she met Rachel Jensen, a sixteen-year-old orphan drifting through the foster system, carrying scars far deeper than they seemed. Something in Rachel's pain mirrored her own, and Juliette saw in her a kindred spirit-one who might be more than just human. Their bond ignited a journey into the hidden realms of the supernatural, where ancient cities were ruled by wolves and rival factions of hunters waged wars in the dark. But peace was a fragile myth. A ruthless new power had risen from the shadows, seeking dominion over both the supernatural and the mortal world. Now Juliette, Rachel, and a growing alliance of rebels must choose between survival and resistance. As the lines between friend and foe blur, and the fires of war grow hotter, Juliette must face her past, her blood, and the beast inside if she's to shape the future of a world teetering on the edge of chaos.
19 year old werewolf, Madeline Night has never had life handed to her. When her parents left her at the young age of 7 she learned quickly that she would have to work for what she wanted. She never took anything for granted and never refused an opportunity. When her parents left, her pack labeled her as an omega and made sure she was constantly bullied day in and day out.
Maddie always stays in the shadows, ignores anyone who tries to make fun of her, and never speaks unless spoken to. Her pack abuses her daily and with them being the second largest and second strongest pack in America, no one is willing to stand up for her.
That all changes when she meets her mate - who just so happens to be none other than Ashton Kane.
21 year old werewolf, Ashton Kane is the most respected yet feared person in America. Being the Alpha of the strongest pack in America gives him the respect anyone would dream of while also being able to make another Alpha back down without a question.
The only problem? He doesn't have his mate. He's given up on the hope of finding his mate, with it being 4 years longer than most people find they're mates he doesn't believe his is out there anymore.
So imagine the surprise when he finds out that his mate is none other than the regularly abused girl in the second strongest pack.
Will Ashton want Madeline even with all her flaws? Or will he walk away like everyone else?
*WARNING* this book does contain mature content and strong language so if you're not comfortable with either of these I suggest not reading this book! Thanks (: