Kellan comes home to visit his parents, and his plans of relaxing on their couch over the holiday weekend have to be set aside. A deal that was struck before he was born has hit a snag, and after hearing an incredible story from his family, he finds himself driving into the woods on a dark, foggy night. Match-making date with "lake monster" wasn't on his original agenda, but Kellan is ready to keep an open mind about Lorn. However, almost immediately he finds out there are a few things he hasn't been told—like the fact Lorn is in heat and has every intention of claiming his new mate as soon as possible.