Eliana, a princess facing a forced marriage to an enemy prince for her kingdom's survival, escapes an attack only to find herself wounded and alone in a mysterious cottage. Her rescuers? A family of werebears, the very creatures her kingdom has exiled. As she grapples with her ingrained fear and the surprising kindness of her new hosts, Eliana uncovers a world of hidden truths and unexpected connections. Can she trust those her people deem monsters, and what will become of her kingdom—and her heart—in this perilous new reality?