A horrific injury has left bear shifter Uriel traumatized and unable to speak to his bear. With the growing evil in Genesis Valley making him desperate to heal, Uriel will do anything to return to active duty. After finally seeking aid, Uriel realizes the intelligent and confident woman who has agreed to help him may just be the key to his problem. 
Maintaining a professional demeanor is crucial to Sydney Hightower's job. But when the clearly hurting Uriel walks through her door, she has no idea what's in store for her. The electric connection between them throws her off guard and makes her question whether she can truly maintain her distance from him. 
Reconnecting with his bear seems impossible, hastening Uriel's downward spiral. An unknown traitor in his crew's midst is threatening to undo everything they have been working for, and Uriel will need to grow whole and heal if he is to help his crew survive. But can Uriel use his budding romance with Sydney to rise from the ashes and help save the Valley?