Giacomo Vincenzo Deluca is ready to start a new life in New Orleans with his two best friends. Born an Alpha wolf, he came to make his millions and start his own pack. He even changes his name to Grant to fit in. When he finds a job with Enzo and Mirabella Sorrentino, things start looking up. Then he meets their daughter Maria. She's smart, feisty, beautiful, and his destined mate. Maria is young and not thinking about a mate. She wants to teach and has plenty of time. Then she meets Grant. His arrogance and the way he watches her, make her want to scream. Still, she can't ignore how handsome he is or how fast her heart beats when he's near. She realizes he's her mate. One kiss and soon both confess their true feelings. They begin meeting in secret, but problems arise. Not only do they have to worry about Maria's parents, but an Alpha wolf from a different pack has found out and is threatening to expose the romance. Things will come to a head for Grant when the other wolf decides to stake a claim on what's his. Maria.