Aria Vale built her life on logic, independence, and staying invisible. Powerful men don’t scare her she’s spent her career exposing them. Until she meets Lucien Blackwood. Billionaire. CEO. Alpha. The moment their eyes lock, something ancient ignites. A bond neither of them asked for. A pull neither of them can break. Lucien knows the truth instantly. She’s his mate. Aria knows only one thing she will not be claimed. But when rival packs scent an unclaimed omega tied to the most powerful Alpha in the city, Aria becomes the perfect target. And Lucien is forced to choose between his empire… and the woman who would rather run than belong. Fate says she is his. Aria has one question: If she chooses him… what will it cost?