Raven Thorne dedicated her life to Cat's Cradle Sanctuary, her family's rescue center for big cats. When an unscrupulous resort developer sets his sights on her family's land, the gifted animal telepath finds her beloved sanctuary the target of sabotage. Malyk is a daemon, an immortal being who has lost all joy in life. He is at a crossroads, unsure if he wants to continue his life or seek the release of oblivion. A chance encounter with one of Raven's errant charges gives him a momentary purpose: protect the beautiful mortal with a heart of gold and the courage of a tigress. **This book was previously released as Malyk's Salvation