She had worked hard to come out from under her father's shadow, not wanting her own success to be attributed to his. Elaine dreams of being a genetic researcher, of helping others avoid the pain of losing a loved one. She never dreamed she would risk everything for something as cliché as love. Leonidas has spent his life caring for his pack, his family. Everything he has ever done has been with the end goal of securing their future. But now, as his 5th decade approaches, he needs to focus on himself. If he doesn't find his mate soon, he risks losing everything he has ever worked for, and so do those he loves.