It turns out that those paranormal romance books Viv likes to read have some truth to them. Unfortunately, she also learns that having a mate doesn’t always mean happily ever after. Mac’s avoided humans as much as possible; after all, they almost destroyed his life. No one can make him accept the mate suddenly thrust into his orbit, even if he can’t seem to stay away. Will they be able to overcome Mac’s fears, or will an enemy lurking in the shadows take the choice from them?