A stubborn, independent alpha meets their even more stubborn fated mate. What could go wrong? What could go right? Imani Wilson has always wanted to be just a regular member of her Herd but with two overbearing matriarchs, her mother and her grandmother; she's never been given much of a chance. When she accepts a job several states away from the rest of her family the only thing on her mind is proving that she can be independent and more than just a breeder for the Herd. Ansel Junaid is under constant pressure to mate and have children, many, many children as his shifter race is on the verge of extinction. The demands of his two jobs put mating far from his mind, but he refuses to bow to the pressure. He has an extensive checklist, and no lady is ever going to tick all his boxes. Unknown to Ansel, his mother is hosting an open competition to meet and mate the sexy Alpha. After a chance meeting with Imani, Ansel is convinced that the only woman he wants to mate with is Imani. Unfortunately, danger stalks the Alpha from unseen places, and more than single shifter ladies are after Ansel and these other people have plans for Ansel that could prove deadly. Will Ansel and Imani find love before danger finds them?