Cyrus Ashborne, a vampire Omega, was wed to wolf shifter Kael Ironfang as a peace treaty. Rejected at first sight, they unexpectedly formed a fated bond. Crown Prince Silas, obsessively in love with Cyrus, forged letters and imprisoned Kael to drive them apart. After bloodshed and trial, Silas was exiled. Cyrus and Kael completed their soul mark, bridging their clans and finding lasting peace.
