Since her soul was sold to a vengeful dead king, all Avanira wants is freedom. But she knows her dream is hopeless, the last drops of freedom slipping through her paws like water. She hates Adrija, the Princess of the Mountain, but not enough to follow her masterÕs new orders: kill the princess.
Adrija is a selfish wolf with the wellbeing of the Kronnijdom at the back of her mind. With her family murdered and the Kronnijdom crumbling beneath her, she canÕt show any weakness, lest she does, the throne will be lost to her forever.
After a disaster kills one of her Guardmaidens, Adrija chooses two replacements, one being a bitter wolf named Avanira. Soon, the two are run out of AdrijaÕs castle and have no choice but to escape the Trial Mountains. They despise each other, but three weeks alone might change that. As unexpected love blooms, one question remains. Will they find love, or will Adrija fall at AvaniraÕs paws?
Combining the talents of Lily Slack and M.G. Pasek comes a story of romance, power, and what it means to be loyal to those you care about most.