For five centuries, Katerina has survived as a werewolf by following one rule: never get close to humans. But when she meets Rhys, a craftsman whose skilled hands create beautiful weapons and whose generous heart awakens something long dormant inside her, she risks everything for forbidden love.

Viktor, the ruthless Alpha who rules the Atlanta pack with silver-tipped claws, has twisted grief into hatred since losing his mate to human hunters. When he discovers Katerina's secret relationship, his wrath threatens not only her future but the existence of an innocent life caught between two worlds.

Mikhail has spent centuries as Viktor's loyal nephew and heir, watching his uncle's descent into madness while doing nothing to stop it. Now, faced with Viktor's escalating cruelty, he must finally choose between family loyalty and justice—a decision that will cost him dearly.

As vengeful enforcers close in, Katerina faces an impossible choice that will determine the fate of everything she holds dear. In a world where love across boundaries means death, she must make a sacrifice that will either save what remains of her heart or destroy it completely.

A dark, suspenseful werewolf novella exploring the devastating consequences of forbidden love and the fight against tyranny. This bittersweet tale—sets the stage for pivotal events in The Savage Court series.