Ceren spent her whole life on the run after her mother left their pack to save her daughter from a terrible fate. Growing up outside of a shifter community, she knows only what her mother taught her. Ryker is alpha of the Moon River Pack and has been looking for his fated mate since his father handed down the roll. When he stumbles on Ceren he is met with the ultimate challenge, he must hold back his instincts and strongest desires until Ceren is completely accepting of being his mate. When her past comes back with a vengeance will it be too late to for Ceren and Ryker?