They had known each other since high school. She vanished and now she’s back… Richie won’t be making that mistake again. He is locking down Stephanie if it’s the last thing he does. Stephanie returns after leaving town to live with a guy injured, scared, and terrified of relationships. She wasn’t expecting Richie to be the one she would end up her husband.

He was her brothers best friend. Joe disappeared for 2 years after she turned 16. Now on her 18th birthday his frame filled the door. He was not like she remembered. He was more muscular. He had a tattoo sleeve. She couldn’t help but just stare. Some things were the same. His eyes, his smile. He looked her right in the eyes. “Happy birthday beautiful.” His voice was deep and smooth. She could get into some trouble with him. She felt herself get aroused. Has it always been joe?

She has known him her whole life. She’s about to turn 18. The day she finds her mate. She was told some things by some of her friends who are older. What to expect, what to do. How to acknowledge a bond and find your mate sooner… But all the things point to her brother being her mate. Can she handle the truth of what really happened? Will her past catch up to her? Will they survive the storm that’s about to hit?