Loving Kane nearly destroyed Briar once . . . now that he's Alpha, he could be the end of her.

Briar's life collapsed the day Kane abandoned her four years ago, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Now, she needs his help.

Briar has one shot to save her V-addicted brother, if she can solve a series of murders plaguing the city. It'll mean diving headfirst into the political minefield of the supernatural elite and going head-to-head with the new alpha. He's dangerous, he's devastating, and he just so happens to be the man who obliterated her world.

The deal: fake being his mate to solve the case. The cost: everything.

As catastrophe looms and old passions ignite, Briar is faced with the impossible choice between loyalty and love. While the killer is watching and waiting to strike . . .