Jolie's past isn't pretty. Orphaned as a teen, she was given over to a monster who used her in every way he could. Now she's grown. She finds a way to escape and is on the run.

Black bear shifter, Neo, knows Jolie is his destined mate. He also knows she's running from something. But he doesn't know what. Not only will she not confide in him about what it is, but she also keeps resisting the chemistry that sparks between them.

Will she give in to her destiny before her past catches up with her and steals it away?