Please note this story was originally published as part of the Magic Missive in November 2023. The story has not been changed or added to in any way, so if you downloaded your copy through the Magic Missive, you already have a copy of this one. Thank you. (Word count 42,000)"What's wrong with you?"Devin King, wolf shifter and bodyguard, was anticipating a huge life change as his company plans to relocate. Caught up in his thoughts, he's suddenly distracted by an incredible scent. Is his elusive mate finally within touching distance?"Did you hit your head when you fell?"Riley Loren, magicless mage and artist, wasn't upset when a hunky wolf shifter saves him from being hit by a car, but the man was clearly deluded. Fortunately, Riley did understand about wolf shifters and allowed Devin to tag along with him, until the man came to his senses, at least. It shouldn't take long, right?When I tell Sarah about this she's going to be pissed at me. The man is clearly a few sandwiches short of a picnic.But someone else has their sights on Riley and nothing inflames a wolf shifter's protective instincts more than a mate under threat. If only Devin could fix Riley's other issues as easily.Features a persistent wolf, a clueless mage, and magic twisted in unusual ways. This is a Fated Mates Happy Ever After and intended for mature audiences.