Emily Nightsom has never wanted to be alpha. Leading her pack means putting every one of her secrets under the microscope-and one of those secrets could destroy everything. But with a killer targeting her and her pack teetering on the brink, Emily might not have a choice. She can fight her feelings for the Slate Pack's arrogant, infuriating alpha, but she can't escape her duty. Not for long. Jackson Tyrne has wanted Emily since the first time she tore into him with her sharp tongue and an even sharper glare. She's his match in every way-wild, untamed, and completely off-limits. But when someone makes a play for her life, all bets are off.

He's not about to sit back and watch the only woman he's ever wanted get hunted. If she won't protect herself, he will-even if it means kidnapping her and starting a war. Sparks fly and tempers ignite, but danger is closing in fast. As Emily and Jackson face the growing threat together, the walls she's built start to crumble, revealing the secret she's been hiding for years. It's a weakness no alpha can afford-and the one thing that might shatter the fierce bond forming between them. With enemies circling and their packs at stake, Emily and Jackson will have to decide if they're stronger together¿ or if the lies between them will tear them apart for good.