Azaria Freeman gave everything to Aldrith Corp. She carried two roles without complaint, held the company together, and believed her reward was finally within reach. Instead, the promotion she earned was handed to someone with the Aldrith name.

Furious and done staying silent, Azaria storms into a board meeting and challenges the very people who overlooked her. But the moment she steps inside, everything changes because Theon Aldrith realizes the truth:

His mate has been right under his nose all along.

And she is human.

Something that hasn’t happened in centuries.

Now, power, instinct, and fear collide as Theon faces an impossible choice: claim her and risk everything, or walk away from the one person fate has chosen for him.

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas eve seemed to disappear faster than anyone expected. December descended over the city with freezing mornings, snow-covered streets and festive lights hanging from almost every building. Shops became busier, music filled the streets wherever people gathered and preparations for the holidays seemed to consume everyone's schedules. For most people, it was the happiest time of the year. For Theon, however, every passing day felt like another reminder that he was running out of time.


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