Edward, Alpha of the Bluemel Pack, desperately seeks to bond with Katherine, who saved his life, despite the Moon Goddess revealing she is not his fated mate. The Moon-Speaker warns Edward that forcing this bond will curse Katherine and their future children. Edward insists on marrying Katherine to strengthen alliance with her pack, even if it means sacrificing his true mate and offspring through a soul fire ritual to transfer the curse. Resolute, Edward orders his pack to find his fated mate within minutes, intending to proceed with the dangerous plan to keep Katherine as Luna.