Aria thought betrayal was the worst pain she would ever feel… until destiny marked her for something far more dangerous. The night her best friend destroyed her life and stole the man she was meant to marry, Aria lost her home, her future, and her place in the world she thought she belonged to. But what she didn’t know was that she was never meant for that life. Hidden beneath the surface of power, wealth, and influence exists a world ruled by Alphas, bound by mates, and protected by blood. When a ruthless Alpha billionaire steps into her life, claiming she belongs under his protection, Aria is forced into a reality she never knew existed. A reality where her scent marks her as his… and where enemies have been hunting her long before she ever met him. As betrayal, destiny, and forbidden desire collide, Aria must decide if she can trust the man fate has chosen for her or risk losing the only person who was ever meant to save her. Because sometimes… Your mate isn’t just your lover. He’s your salvation.