Smart, sexy, rare. Julia Palatine is a strong-willed female alpha who doesn't have time to play games with men who want to dominate her in the boardroom or the bedroom. Ambitious business rival Roman Aventine wants her for his mate. When their business goals align to keep their existence a secret from the human scientific community, Julia reluctantly agrees to attend a conference with Roman. She is determined to better understand wolf shifter genetics. But Roman only has the business of seduction on his mind. Their attraction could prove a costly distraction, putting their lives and fate of their species in jeopardy.