A fearsome protector... Kol has spent the last century protecting a powerful portal to other worlds. As a shape-shifter with the ability to change into a wolf, Kol's ardent defence makes accessing the gateway nearly impossible – unless you are a witch of Kelly Shane's talents. ...her fated saviour? Kelly has a score to settle and will do anything to close the portal that led to her imprisonment. Though an alliance with her could compromise Kol's very purpose, something about her overwhelms his fierce, battle-worn soul. But when he learns that Kelly's life may be in jeopardy, can Kol truly abandon his duty in order to save her?