and "The man was curled up on the ground, crouched as if he was still a wolf inside. His face was buried in his arms, but he finally picked up his head to look at me. A sheepish smile curved over his familiar lips... and " Everyone knows Kyra Henderson as the daughter of the head honcho of Big Sky Ranch. She's rebellious, stubborn, and is the town troublemaker. So naturally, nobody believes her when she claims she's been hearing wolves howling at night as they prowl the ranch... Except for Jake Decosta. The strapping young ranch hand has kept watch over his boss's daughter for years from afar, and the forced distance has simply been agony. There's something about the fire-eyed ranch princess that calls to the animal inside him. Investigating the mysterious wolf visitors gives him a chance to get close to Kyra, close enough to gain her trust and finally show her his true nature. Disclaimer: This 20,000 word novella contains some mature language and scenes. Intended for 18+ audiences only.