Torn from his family after a curse was placed on him, Zanth Aurelius is not prepared for the trouble headed his way. With new abilities and a protector by his side, Zanth must discover exactly what he is capable of.When Guardian Liam is sent to collect his charge and bring him home, the last thing he expected was to discover the young, clueless man is also his mate - a mate armed with a sharp tongue and a bat.With Zanth finally of age he must now return to his rightful place as the leader of his people, but what awaits him may very well be their undoing.