(Warning: This series ties into the Asphalt Bay Pack series. To understand events in this book it is recommended that you at least read the first four of Asphalt Bay. This story takes place directly after the events in book four of Asphalt Bay.) Joel McCray is the Alpha of the newly formed Venetian Hills Pack. After being forced from his old territory because of issues with another pack and a coven in the area he's brought his pack back to where he came from. When new issues arise it's going to take the help of his ex-boyfriend and the local coven to get them sorted. Alistair Vonderheide is the Master of the Venetian Hills Coven and an extremely old vampire although he doesn't look it. He's spent centuries waiting for his beloved so when he catches the man's scent he's more than excited. Until, his second in command crushes that happiness with a single sentence. Refusing to be 'that guy' Alistair resigns himself to his fate. Death. Will Joel be able to solve his problems in time? Will Alistair die without ever knowing the love of a fated mate? Or will Fate decide to intervene before it's too late? (Warning: Contains sexual content, Man on Man action, and explicit language. Not recommended for those under the age of 18.)