After a car accident sends modern office worker Aria into the brutal Beast Realm, she is mistaken for an ominous outsider and expelled from the Lion Tribe during its coming-of-age ceremony. With no food, shelter, or survival skills, she is rescued by Kael, the last surviving Royal Serpent. An accidental bloodline bond changes both their destinies and makes Aria the key to the survival of the Beast Realm. As Ronan, the Lion Tribe heir, and other enemies target them, Aria and Kael face tribal conflict, betrayal, natural disasters, and the burden of the Royal Serpent bloodline. Using her modern knowledge, courage, and compassion, Aria helps rebuild the realm while fighting for her family, her chosen mate, and a future in which every beastfolk can choose their own path.
