Claire knew that participating in the annual Mating Race of local werewolf packs was her duty to her native Coven. But as soon as she finally decided to fulfill her duty, the unthinkable happened: she fell in love. Nigel knew it was his duty to protect Claire and keep her safe from the overzealous wolves before the Race, but while he had been guarding her body for many weeks, the unthinkable happened: he desired it himself. Trapped by desire and duty to family, Nigel and Claire must decide what's worth fighting for - all while being tormented by a ravenous hunger.