As one of the last surviving witches, Faelyn's duty is to protect the barriers guarding the forests from lykin--beasts who shed flesh for fur. When she encounters the rare, primordial spirit of the moon, Faelyn becomes not only the Wolf King's desire but also crucial to his claim on the throne. Taken to the magical land of Midscape, the Wolf King makes her his bride to control the moon spirit's magic within her. However, Faelyn refuses to live under the king's cruel rule. She plans a dangerous escape with help from an unlikely ally, Evander--the king's loyal knight and sworn protector. But Evander has his own secrets, and his motives go beyond helping Faelyn. As they fight to escape, Faelyn faces a brutal king, ancient powers, and a protector who can't stay away from her. Will she become the Wolf King's bride, or will she escape to change her fate forever?