At my coming-of-age ceremony, Cedric—the boy who had promised to be my mate—walked right past me and chose my stepbrother, Silas. Then Ronan, Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack, held out his hand and promised to make me his Luna. For five years, he spoiled me, protected me, and made me believe I was the one he loved. Yet he never left a mate mark on my neck. I thought he was simply waiting until I was ready. Until I heard him admit the truth: he only kept me close so I could never return home and outshine Silas. Silas already had Cedric—and was even carrying his pup! The love I thought had saved me was just another betrayal. If they want me to stay quietly in someone else’s shadow, I have a better idea. This time, I’ll disappear for good.
