I never thought I would have a mate because why would the Fates give me that gift when they have taken so much from me already in life.

That is all wiped away when I hear Mine, whispered in the air like a caress to my skin. A tall, emerald eyed man walking into the diner I work at just might change everything.

As a wolf shifter, I knew of mates. My parents were fated and would tell me about how they met as a bedtime story. The Fates bestowing your perfect match, a love to last for all of your life. The thing of dreams, knights in shining armor and fairytales of true love.

Being whisked away like a princess from my tower, only to find out true love and the perfect life isnt always in the cards for lone wolves like me.

Old flames, threats to our safety and learning the truth of secrets could be my downfall. Staying wrapped up with my fated mate is all I want but the future is never certain.

I am more than just a lone wolf — mate or not, I am and always will be a survivor…