Alpha Ryker
In a world ravaged by a parasitic plague turning werewolves into mindless rogues, Taelin, a fierce she-wolf, defies tradition and her mother's pleas to join the Royal Guard. Driven by the loss of her father and a yearning to make a difference, she leaves her Alpha boyfriend and familiar pack behind. But when she returns home after rigorous training, a horrifying truth awaits her, forcing her to confront the very threat she vowed to fight—and a devastating personal loss. Can she overcome this new reality and still fulfill her mission?