Regeane, a royal relative and secret werewolf, is being used as a pawn by her greedy guardian, Gundabald, who plans to marry her off to a wealthy suitor to restore his family fortune. To ensure her cooperation, he threat...Regeane, a royal relative and secret werewolf, is being used as a pawn by her greedy guardian, Gundabald, who plans to marry her off to a wealthy suitor to restore his family fortune. To ensure her cooperation, he threatens to expose her nature to the Church—an act that would lead to her execution.
As her bridegroom, Maeniel, travels to Rome to claim her, Regeane finds unexpected support from a group of strong, capable women who aid her in fighting back against Gundabald's scheme. However, she soon realizes that she faces enemies far more dangerous and powerful than her own treacherous kin.