The rules were simple: Three months. Wednesday nights only. Never fall in love. Elara Quinn never wanted to be the crown prince's secret. But when her father's crushing debts leave her family facing exile, she has no choice. Sign the contract. Follow the rules. Survive three months as Prince Daemon Holt's hidden companion while he fights his wolf's obsession with the one woman he can never claim. She's omega. He's the future king. Their fated mate bond is forbidden, impossible, and absolutely undeniable. Daemon tells himself it's just biology. A temporary arrangement to satisfy his wolf before he marries the appropriate alpha bride his kingdom demands. But every Wednesday, the ice around his heart cracks a little more. Every touch makes the lies harder to believe. When Elara breaks the cardinal rule and whispers the three words that end everything, Queen Isolde strikes with devastating precision. The secret contract is exposed. Elara is exiled, branded a scheming omega who tried to trap the prince. And the baby growing inside her? Daemon wants nothing to do with the "mistake." Or so she's told. Four years later, the prince who threw her away walks into her quiet life-and sees golden eyes identical to his own staring back from a daughter who shouldn't exist. Now the lies are unraveling. Dark secrets are surfacing. And Elara must decide: Can she trust the mate who destroyed her? Can Daemon prove he's worth a second chance before his dying wolf gives out completely? And can their forbidden daughter survive becoming the weapon in a ruthless queen's desperate bid to prevent an ancient prophecy? Because some wolves were born to break the rules. Some bonds are worth fighting for. And some crowns can only be claimed by those brave enough to wear the thorns. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance, fated mate bonds, hidden pregnancy drama, and fierce heroines who refuse to stay broken. This is werewolf royalty with claws-where the omega wears the crown and the alpha learns that real strength means knowing when to submit to love. Royal Court Drama "A heart-wrenching tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will have you crying, cheering, and completely unable to put it down."