Death has loomed on the horizon all of Sean's life. He never looked forward to his future until they ended the curse. Finally free, he can now claim Ashley as his mate, but his grandmother isn't done with him yet. If she can't kill him, Ashley is the next best thing. For a year Ashley suffered with the knowledge of who her mate was, but not being able to have him. When Sean comes to claim her as his, not even the curse on her own pack can stop her happiness. Except things aren't always as they seem. She'll be put through trials she never imagined. Grandmother's schemes reveal secrets that should have always stayed hidden. . . and the evil that is rising may well kill them all.