“I, Seth Ashford, renounce you, Liora Bloodrose, as my mate. May the goddess show you mercy.” The words hit me like a physical blow. My knees buckle, and a piercing scream escapes my lips as the bond snaps. Agony tears through me, a searing pain ripping apart my chest. My mate—the one meant for me—has chosen duty over destiny, a pack whore over his fated partner. °•°• What happens when the mate you’ve loved your whole life shatters you in front of everyone? Rejected before the entire Stormclaw pack, stripped of her title, and cast out, Liora is left with nothing but heartbreak and betrayal. The life she knew is gone, but she refuses to stay broken. In the Moonfire pack, she discovers a strength no one saw coming. As war looms and old ties pull at her heart, she faces an impossible choice: reclaim the love that once destroyed her or embrace the destiny she was born for. When the past and present collide, secrets will rise. Can bonds truly be broken, or do some fates refuse to be denied? • This story is intended for mature 18+ readers and contains themes that may be sensitive to some, including violence, mentions of blood and killing, and explicit love scenes. °