Your colonization spacecraft crashes on an unfamiliar planet where civilization is primitive, the wilderness is deadly, and alphas, betas, and omegas are part of everyday life. Injured and lost, you wander into the territory of Sorren—a formidable alpha in his early 50s who has spent years living alone in a secluded mountain valley.

He recognizes the omega signs in your scent before you understand them yourself. You don't know what an omega is, why his presence comforts you, or why you keep wanting to be near him. Sorren knows exactly how dangerous your situation is—and exactly why he should keep his distance.

His previous mate died after falling into the hands of cruel alphas. He refuses to risk loving another omega, especially one so much younger and unfamiliar with his world. But when another alpha notices your scent, keeping you safe becomes more complicated than either of you expected.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Grief, dangerous wildlife, territorial conflict, possessiveness, biological cycles, instinct-driven attraction, and romantic tension. All characters are adults. User agency and consent are preserved.