When he's propositioned by a wealthy stranger, it seems Coy Conlin's impoverished life is about to be upgraded. But before he can share the news with his family, he comes home to find his grandmother murdered and his little brother missing. To make matters worse, he's thrown in prison along with every other shifter under the Sovereign's orders. August Seaton left his laboratory job at the Asuda Registry to become a Registry officer. But after a mission with his partner goes horribly wrong, August ends up with Coy's dead grandmother on his hands, and Coy thinks he's the murderer. Worst of all, his partner discovers his secret. August is a shifter. And now he's Coy's cellmate. Coy and August must survive each other, abusive guards, and a scientist hell-bent on forcing Coy into a breeding program. Teamed up, the pair escape prison and journey across the country. With the Registry hot on their trail, they have enough things to worry about. Falling for each other wasn't supposed to be one of them.