Sometimes your wolf knows better than you.Time is running out for shifter Ray. With his thirtieth birthday fast approaching, he knows he must select a mate or lose the coveted rank of Beta to the Ghuardian.Fiercely independent Rajini has to stay with a hostile Beta as his potential mate. Desperate to return to her pack, Rajini agrees to complete the three-month trial, despite constantly clashing with the arrogant and overbearing Ray.But with their inner wolves deciding they are a perfect match, Ray and Rajini find it impossible to deny the passion that threatens to consume them. Will they follow their hearts or fight against their nature?