When the Blood Moon rises, the wolves come out to play... and find their mates.If there's one thing Nik Johnson can't stand, it's the thought of finding his mate. Which, apparently, he'll have to do soon since his mating fever has finally arrived. With his thoughts still hung up on his former lover, he's given up the hope of ever finding a love that perfect again. Until he meets Alara...Alara Crescent has had anything but a charmed life, despite her family's status as ruling family within the werewolf world. Ridiculed constantly for her weight by her cruel mother and father, she's beginning to wonder if she'll ever be accepted for who she truly is. Then one fateful encounter delivers her right into the arms of the man she's destined to have.When someone starts assassinating the royal family, Nik takes it upon himself to protect the woman he's Marked - a woman who would as soon bite him than love him. Despite their prejudices, can the two of them find true love before the Blood Moon rises?