Maxima Lane is back at Beaumond Academy for another year, but things are far from normal.

She's still furious with Gabriel for hiding their soul bond, and now she's grappling with her new appearance, which only adds to her stress. To make matters worse, Gabriel's wolf, Silva, seems to want nothing more than to tear her apart?literally. And with Helga Saffron and her dangerous sisters still out there, Max's life is about to get a lot more complicated.

Gabriel Hendrix is deep in the doghouse, consumed with guilt over keeping the powerful Freelay bond a secret from Max. But that's not the only thing on his mind. Silva, his wolf, nearly killed Max, and yet, she's the only one who seems to keep him grounded?something that both scares and comforts him. Meanwhile, Gabriel's still trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding the vampire court and its connection to Helga Saffron.

As the tension rises, Gabriel knows one thing for sure: if he doesn't uncover the truth soon, Max's life could be at risk once again.