Aaric Tamang lost his chance at bonding with his mate almost seventy years ago. Because his family line had been under a curse, he'd walked away from the woman Fate chose for him rather than put her in danger. Now, decades later, the curse has been broken, but since his mate had been human, meeting up with her was impossible. Then why does the scent of a male wolf shifter catch his attention like no man ever has before? Crain Ponders claims they're mates, but that can't be right, can it?