Kaiden had long accepted a life without love, burdened by a deadly curse that ensures the death of any mate he dares to claim. As a powerful alpha, he finds solace in control, satisfying his physical needs without ever risking his heart. But then he meets Aurora. Scarred by a traumatic past, she carries a quiet strength that stirs something deep within him -a fierce need to protect her, even from himself. As Kaiden and Aurora grow closer, their bond is tested by the shadows of their pasts and the haunting secret that threatens to destroy them. Can their connection survive a curse destined to end in heartbreak, or will love prove more powerful than fate?
