He protected her while she was a child. He was the man of her teenage fantasies, and when she became a woman, he stole her heart. To break it into pieces. But fifteen months later, stunning news comes. The man she loved is one of the Breeds, creatures whose existence shocks humanity. And he is her mate. His mark on his neck states this. The fire burning her heart and body confirms this. But he didn't want her then, will he now? The treachery and betrayal of the past haunt Taber and Roni as they battle their mutual attraction. The heart, body and soul of the beast with the man inside enter into a fierce battle for the right to possess the woman they love.