Timber, an orphaned werewolf with mysterious origins, never expected to find purpose—until she's traded to Colorado's most ruthless pack. Alpha Johnathon has resigned himself to a solitary existence following his mate's tragic death, believing his second chance at love died with her. Everything shifts when an unfamiliar scent infiltrates his territory, awakening something primal within him. As Timber navigates the dangerous hierarchy of the pack and the intensity of an alpha's undeniable claim, she must decide if this unexpected bond offers the belonging she's always craved or becomes another betrayal. Can Alpha Johnathon overcome his grief to embrace his destined mate, or will his possessive nature and the shadows of his past destroy them both?