Ten years ago Cale escaped the slavery that he lived in his entire life. In the process he met his mate. Raven is everything Cale could have wished for in a mate but he is unable to let go of the past in order be the mate that Raven deserves.

Raven has watched over and protected Cale since he showed up barely alive on his Alpha's doorstep. He has dreamed of holding his mate for ten years but needs to wait for when Cale is ready.

After Raven is injured, Cale finds the strength to let go of his past and take a chance on his future. But Cale's past rears its ugly head and threatens everything they hold dear.