When Ella's fiancé's oldest friend slips a barren potion into her drink, he later expects Ella to pardon the cruelty and raise another woman's children. After being killed, Ella awakens at the start of that disastrous day and quietly trades the cups. The man who demanded her sacrifice is forced to endure his own scheme. Before his lover can be punished, she claims she carries his heir. Ella ends the engagement and turns to Vance, the ruler of every wolf pack. Certain she would always remain his, her former fiancé unravels when Vance comes to claim her. Their union strips the traitors of influence and places Ella beneath the king's protection.