After being forcefully exiled from Alpha Kian's realm due to their complicated mating bond, Selena made a solemn vow never to return, leaving behind her loved ones. With no alternative, she chose to part ways with her pack, facing the challenges of independence. Struggling to survive alone, Selena had to build a new life on her own, devoid of any support system. One day, fate took an unexpected turn when she was caught by the king's guards, mistakenly labeled as an enemy. Trapped in the castle's dungeon, she faced the possibility of torture, all while grappling with the secret of her return. Could she escape without alerting the king that his former mate was back in his kingdom, keeping her identity hidden? As her very existence and those she cared for hung in the balance, her secrets became crucial to survival. In her heart, she wondered if the king, who she'd encountered in the shadows late at night, remained the same cold-hearted person or had undergone a transformation. The question weighed heavily on her mind as she navigated this treacherous path.
