J. P. Dillon
Five years after being publicly rejected by her fated mate, Omega healer Alara has rebuilt her life far from pack territory — hiding her scent, burying her heartbreak, and thriving as the owner of a successful human‑world bakery. But when her brother arrives with a jagged scar and devastating news, everything she escaped comes crashing back.
The pack has been attacked. The Luna who replaced her betrayed them. The former Alpha lies critically injured. And the elders have issued a formal summons — one Alara cannot legally refuse.
Returning home means facing the ruins of her childhood, the shattered Moon Healing Temple where her grandmother trained her, and the Alpha who destroyed her life. Adrian, once her promised mate, is drowning in guilt, whiskey, and the consequences of choosing the wrong woman. His wolf is unstable, the pack is broken, and only Alara’s rare healing gifts can save them.
But Alara is no longer the meek Omega they once controlled. Hardened by rejection and strengthened by five years of independence, she stands toe‑to‑toe with the council, the pack, and the Alpha himself. Her return sparks political tension, family loyalty, and dangerous desire — especially when Adrian’s wolf reacts to her scent and a drunken mistake threatens to bind them again.
As Alara trains new healers, uncovers the truth behind the betrayal, and reclaims her power, she must decide whether the pack deserves her… and whether Adrian deserves a second chance.
Because forgiveness is a gift of the Moon Goddess — and Alara may not have any left to give.
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