
Nora paid a fortune for Elio, a black snake beastman. After three devoted years, he flirted with her sister and called her dull and ordinary. She cut ties and asked the agency for a mate loyal only to her. Bain, a pure-hearted white wolf with elite genes, chose her. Elio expected her to beg—until the proud wolf bowed only to Nora. He had no idea Bain had waited years for her.