Wounded and hidden for years, LeeLee had found acceptance within her wolf. She learned firsthand the harsh reality of never being loved, and vowed to protect her heart, and body from suffering the same pain ever again.Never one to back down, Slater O'Neil loves life. When he meets his mate in wolf form, he never thought claiming her would be quite so hard. Yet he'll gladly battle an unknown evil more sinister than the horror movies he enjoys. After finally finding the other half of his soul, he'll pay any price to protect the woman meant to be his.True love doesn't always come easy, and for these two shifters, they'll need more than just love to make it work. LeeLee was just a child when she witnessed a horror no child should, but revisiting old hurts don't always heal old wounds. When you stir a hornet's nest, you should always be prepared for what might come out. In LeeLee and Slater's case, they are totally unprepared to step into a whole different reality. One where the ones who should love and protect, are the ones out to kill for their own gain.