Liam McGowan no longer knows his place. When his magic failed him, his family cast him out. Now he's homeless and without allies, but fate sends him a fierce protector. In his world, fox shifters and mages don't mix, but an unexpected bond forms between him and Shane. Shane is gorgeous, arrogant, and beyond infuriating, but Liam can't deny the chemistry between them.

Shane Mullins doesn't want a mate. When he's assigned to protect a spoiled mage, he doesn't know what to expect. Liam is proud, stubborn, and set in his ways, but he's developing a soft spot for the mage. When danger lurks just around the corner, can Shane and Liam put aside their differences and learn what it means to be mates?