Cassie Roux is a red werewolf who lost her pack and was raised by real wolves. She has dedicated her life to the wolf population and proving to the world that wolves are not evil. When she discovers a female wolf and her pups in real danger, Cassie does everything she can to protect them. Until she runs into one stubborn alpha pack leader--of the werewolf kind--who has other plans. Leidolf Wildhaven is a red lupus garou pack leader of Portland, Oregon, and has more troubles than he ever thought possible--what with running a pack, a ranch and other businesses, dealing with a couple of cantankerous new lupus garous, and myriad other problems--when a new red wolf is spotted in his territory. She'd be perfect as his mate, if she agreed. Only the headstrong woman has other priorities, and he'll have to do whatever it takes to fight for his wolf...