About the Book: Meryn Cooper despises the elite Bonded warriors who ride deadly direwolves, living lives of privilege while her family struggles in poverty. When her sister Saela is kidnapped by immortal monsters, Meryn joins the army to survive the brutal Bonding Trials and rescue her. Bound to a wild direwolf and facing hostile trainees, she must navigate fierce competition and harsh training under the icy gaze of her relentless instructor, Stark Therion. Amid betrayal and dark secrets within the castle walls, the dangerous attention of the crown prince complicates her mission. This gripping fantasy novel blends high-stakes action, dark romance, and political intrigue for fans of epic adventures.
