Meeting my true mate is supposed to be the best day of my life, but when I step in front of Elwood's door, expecting to jump into my alpha's arms and live happily ever after, I am sorely disappointed. I have no idea why my mate doesn't want me but I'm determined to keep him in my life, even if it's just as my friend. How long can I take keeping my alpha at arm's length before it breaks me? ~Frankie What is it about the adorable red-headed boy that draws me in and has my dragon wanting? I can't help but realize Frankie is everything I've ever wanted in a mate. Everyday it gets harder to remember I'm supposed to be holding back my feelings because we're only friends. When we do finally touch, I know it'll be explosive and change both of our lives forever. ~Elwood This 35k novella, which is book two in A Collection of Strays, is guaranteed to give you the mpreg, shifters, and happily ever after you love. Touching Fate is filled with knotty fun, shiny eggs, friends to lovers, true mates, and laugh out loud shenanigans and is intended for those 18 or over.