Nikolai's redemption lies in Avalyn—his salvation comes through claiming what fate has deemed his own. Enslaved for eight years by her father's killer, Avalyn faces a brutal auction that strips away her final shred of freedom. When the powerful Lycan discovers his destined mate, possession becomes inevitable. Master, lover, or mate—he will be whatever she needs, and she will accept all that he offers. Witness their transformation from rogue outcasts to rulers of an empire. United by dark desire and primal bonds, Nikolai and Avalyn ascend to throne as Lycan King and Queen, their connection forged through passion, control, and dangerous devotion. Book One of The Royals series. **Content Warning:** Explicit sexual content, violence, and BDSM themes. Mature readers only (18+).