In the gripping narrative of the latest installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling Leopard series, tensions rise as two formidable shifters find themselves entwined in a tumultuous struggle between duty and desire.

Gorya Amurov, renowned as the peacemaker of his family, conceals a fierce leopard within, yearning to break free and wreak havoc. Molded by a harsh existence, Gorya is a calculated warrior with a serene facade, yet he senses the impending loss of control. Consumed by the belief that death is preferable to acceptance, he doubts any woman could embrace him as a mate.

Maya Averina, a relentless pursuer of those who shattered her life, operates in the shadows, maintaining a low profile as she exacts vengeance. Unwavering and focused, Maya unexpectedly falls victim to an ambush just as her primal instincts surge during her first heat. Trapped and on the verge of being auctioned off as an unmated female, she braces for a fight until an unexpected savior emerges—the most formidable and enigmatic man she has ever encountered.

As Maya and Gorya navigate a treacherous path, their fates collide in a struggle that tests not only their strength but also the boundaries of their hearts. With danger closing in and passion igniting, the novel unfolds in a pulse-pounding crescendo of shifting allegiances, primal instincts, and the inexorable force that binds these two elite shifters in a battle for survival and love.