Expecting Damon's heir, Aria turns to the man she believes is her destined partner. Instead, he makes her swallow wolfsbane, sacrificing their unborn child to preserve his standing over the powerful Sutton Pack. Broken and shamed before the guests at the Crescent Moon Gala, Aria discovers Roman and Helena, the birth parents who have searched for her for two decades. Once her royal heritage comes to light, Damon and Vivienne are consumed by their own treachery. Free at last, Aria finds love and a true bond with Caleb, the boy from her past.