She’s the only one he’s ever wanted—but her ambition could cost them both their future.

Caleb Blackwood has known that Rochelle Etienne was his fated mate since they were young. For years, he’s held onto hope, watching over her from a distance, waiting for the day she’ll accept the bond between them. But every full moon when theyre paths cross, she denies the connection in the light of day. Now, with his patience wearing thin, Caleb wonders how much longer he can wait before the bond breaks for good.

Rochelle Etienne has spent her life building a career on her own terms. The last thing she needs is a mate holding her back—even if the pull to Caleb grows stronger with every passing month. When a promotion offers her the chance to lead a new branch in another territory, she’s ready to seize it, convinced that her professional dreams matter more than the love she’s afraid to accept. But as this next full moon rises, so does the undeniable desire that’s becoming impossible to ignore.

With Rochelle poised to leave town, Caleb faces a choice: hold onto hope that she’ll stay, or prepare himself to finally let her go. But if Rochelle rejects the bond one last time, it could be the end of everything they’ve ever been to each other—and everything they could become.