Thomas "Ratchet" Golding used to be a fearsome and powerful werecat. Until he and his clan of Alley Cats messed with the wrong coven of witches. Now a curse has crippled his animal. He knows if he's ever going to break it, he has to learn to love. Easier said than done. But he's gotten used to finding treasure among the ruins. Whether it be his life, or the trash heap the Alley Cats call home, he can spot the gold among the muck. And he's about to find the greatest treasure of all.
Marlee Benson has been missing for ten years, and now she's found. But still not free. Taken by a ruthless casino lord to pay off a debt, she's managed to narrowly escape with her life. But when she stumbles into the lot of a known gang, she's caught by Ratchet. But she doesn't count on him protecting her. And if she can find a way to escape him, she might just get her life back.
When Ratchet is forced to make a choice between what he wants and what is right, it could cost him everything. His clan, his pride. But most importantly, the trust of the woman who is cleansing his heart with fire. If sacrifice is what the universe wants for his sins, he'll do it to keep his treasure safe.
Contains mature themes.