Serena was born under a sacred prophecy: the mate chosen for her is destined to become the supreme Beast King. But on the very day of their bond, Prince Kaelen turns his back on her before the whole court, shoving her toward his pregnant maid and demanding she kneel. Serena will not break. She tears up the contract on the spot and declares that anyone brave enough may take her hand. Then, in a move that terrifies the entire realm, the crippled Crown Prince Aurelius steps out. Bound to the kingdom’s most feared royal, Serena hides her witch magic and mends his ruined body, setting the two of them on a path to strike back at every betrayer.