Since stepping into the role of Alpha for the Texas Tigers, Tex's sole focus has been on his members as he tries to help them heal from years of abuse and torment. Now, with Manetka Resort about to open, he's taking a last minute trip to the Alaskan Tigers' compound in search of guards to protect both the Elders and the clan. While there, he finds the unexpected—his mate.Carleen comes from an enemy clan with a controlling and manipulative Alpha. Months of not belonging to a clan finally ends when she finds Tex, but it causes a divide between her and the only family she has left—her brother. Getting to know her mate forces her to realize there's a bigger purpose for her, one in which she can make a difference.With his many responsibilities, Tex isn't sure he has time for a mate. Carleen is torn in different directions, too, and no matter what she chooses, she can't please everyone. Happiness is something they both deserve, but can they get out of their own way in order to claim it?