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The Betrayal
Five years ago, a devastating rogue ambush left Maximo Brook, the future Supreme Alpha, blind and bleeding in the burning wreckage of his vehicle. It was Lucia Hayes, an overlooked omega, who pulled him from the flames, ruined her hands saving his life, and whispered healing incantations until his fever broke. But when she left to fetch water, her manipulative stepsister, Agatha, swooped in, took credit for the rescue, and stole the silver wolf pendant Maximo left behind. Ever since, Maximo has worshipped Agatha from afar as his pure, untouchable angel.
The Sacrifice
Now, the Crescent Moon Pack is bankrupt and on the verge of annihilation from rogue attacks. To secure a vital military alliance with the powerful Brook Pack, an arranged marriage is demanded. Maximo steps in to claim a bride, but out of a twisted sense of loyalty and love for Agatha, he refuses to drag his "savior" into his violent world. Instead, he demands the younger sister, Lucia, treating her as a disposable sacrifice to keep Agatha safe and pure.
The Cold Truth
Lucia is forced to accept the contract to save her people from slaughter. If she exposes Agatha's lie, the alliance will shatter, and her pack will bleed. She enters the Brook packhouse as a hated substitute, facing Maximo's cold rules, his separate wings, and his open disdain. Yet, as Lucia displays a quiet, fierce resilience that surprises him, Maximo begins to notice cracks in the story he was told. Lucia must survive the politics of a brutal new pack while holding the ultimate secret: the girl he despises is the only reason he is still drawing breath.
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