They say mending a broken heart takes time and distance, so wolf shifter Desiree "Deedee" Creed takes the first chance she could to get out of New York--by going on a year-long archeological dig halfway across the world. Not only was this good for her career, but it would give her a chance to forget the sting of rejection and let her heart heal. However, a freak sandstorm sweeps her up and straight into the arms of a mysterious, handsome prince who calls to her wolf. But he can never know her true shifter nature, and she must resist him and ignore the desire he awakens in her. When his father dies suddenly, ruling a kingdom wasn't the only burden left on Crown Prince Karim's shoulders. He is also the bearer of the Great One, a mystical creature bound to his blood and soul that marks him as the future king of Zhobghadi. Ensuring the safety and prosperity of his people and country is the duty that's been ingrained in him since he was born. But, when the beautiful archeologist shows up in his bed and ignites his lust and intrigues his beast, he can't help but wonder if there is more to life than becoming king. When the secrets they were hiding from the world and each other come to light, it only pushes them together, and they realize how perfect they are for each other. As their passion for one another grows, so does the danger around them. And secrets from the past never stay in the past. Will these forces bring them closer together or keep them apart?