Lily Thornstun, 24 year old novelist is Mated to the King of Werewolves, Jayce Ryder. After months of enduring sexual assault and abuse of all varieties, her ex finally meets his bloody fate at the claws of the King. She can finally return to being who she was prior to the relationship, but now a new obstacle is in her way. The Winter Soltice still approaches and though they have found one another, Lily must convince Jayce's people and his father, Derek Ryder, that she is capable of leading alongside her Mate.

Chapter 7: Jayce