**A lie that binds us. A passion that could destroy us. And a war that will tear everything apart.** I’ve always been an outcast in my own pack, a wolf shifter who defies the rules of my bloodline. When Leif, a brooding and tortured fae, is thrust into the role of alpha after his mother’s death, the pack’s future becomes uncertain. He’s consumed by anger and vengeance—and he forces every family to send their strongest to join him in the war against the Shadow Walkers. Desperate to protect my sick father from the horrors of war, I make a decision that changes everything: I pretend to be an Ascended wolf, concealing the fact that my powers are still dormant. But Leif sees through my lies, and his punishment for my deception ignites something dangerous between us—a scorching passion neither of us can ignore. In a world where chaos reigns and alliances shift like sand, we’re both on the edge of a precipice. Can we trust each other long enough to survive the growing war? Or will the heat between us burn us both alive? **Dark magic, dangerous desires, and a forbidden bond you won’t forget—perfect for fans of steamy fantasy romance with high stakes, intense passion, and morally gray characters.**