Chapter 1: A Prince Without a Crown

Prince Dorian Blackwell, heir to the throne, has never been interested in love or commitment, indulging in fleeting affairs with omegas during his ruts. But when his father demands he find a mate before taking the crown, Dorian resists-until one unexpected night changes everything.

A chance encounter with Elliot Thorne, a lowly beta servant, sets off a chain of events neither of them could have foreseen. When Dorian's rut is triggered, Elliot, unable to ignore the prince's suffering, makes a risky decision to help. But neither of them realizes just how much that one night will alter their fates forever...