The Hawthorne Alpha is dying, and another must take over his pack. Eligible Alphas and Betas assemble to take part in the ancient tradition of Lacessere. But the pack is not the only thing at stake-Rebekkah also goes to the winner. Anderson competes for Rebekkah's hand. Richard is desperate for the safety winning the Lacessere would bring to his decimated pack. There can be only one winner. Love, alliance, and survival hang in the balance.