This is insane. This human—beautiful though she may be—can’t be my mate.

I learned the hard way what it's like to lose people you love.

As an alpha, I vowed never to let that happen again.

That means keeping my focus. Never letting my guard down.

And, most of all, staying away from civilians - i.e. humans.

But the feisty chocolatier has me breaking my own rules.

The beautiful female tests my patience... and all my control.

I should stay away. I can't protect the pack if I succumb to my desires.

But what if this is more than desire?

What if Fate matched me with this human, and she's my mate?

If I don't claim her, I'll lose it all in the worst possible way.