Two rival Alphas. One binding decree. An ancient magic neither of them understands.Jasper of the Silverfangs leads with quiet fury—he’s a tactician who trusts few and risks even less. Juniper of the Thornclaws is wild-hearted and deeply attuned to the ancestral forces of the land. Their packs have clashed for generations, but when a cryptic decree from the High Council forces them into a political marriage, the fate of their territory hangs on their unwilling union.What begins as resentment and defiance slowly twists into reluctant respect, and something deeper neither dared name. As old enemies stir and forgotten magic resurfaces, Jasper and Juniper must decide whether their bond is a trap—or the salvation of their people.But trust isn't easy when secrets bind them tighter than any decree, and love might be the most dangerous thing of all.