In the labyrinth of the Academy, where shifting shadows and whispered secrets reign supreme, Mave's world shattered on their very first day. Imagine, being thrust into a realm of towering expectations and clandestine politics, only to find one's destined mate—the revered Alpha's son—callously rejecting them in front of the entire shifter community. But amidst the heartache and the unrelenting pull of the rejected bond, Mave harbored an audacious determination—to defy fate itself. Their journey unfolds not only in the tumultuous world of wolf pack politics but also in the enigmatic presence of a captivating human companion, tangled in their own web of undisclosed truths.
Landon, a wealthy and successful man, develops a crush on Delphine, his best friend's sister. Intrigued by her unique style and strong-willed personality, Landon decides to approach Delphine at a frat party. He intentionally loses a bet in order to have an excuse to reconnect with her. Delphine, a smart and shy woman with a dating program for smart and shy girls, is surprised to see Landon but eventually agrees to let him go through her program. Landon plans to slowly win over Delphine's heart and make her his own.
Persephone, a former shifter pack member, finds herself in an underground fight club to meet a blackmailer. A rude bouncer grants her entry, and she encounters familiar faces from her past. However, when the blackmailer suddenly dies on top of her, shifters accuse Persephone of poisoning him. Overpowered, she is taken to the Alpha, Leo Harris, who accuses her of murder. Persephone denies the accusation and offers to help solve the case, but Leo places a tracking collar on her, claiming she belongs to him until proven innocent.