21 year old Allegra struggles to support and care for her sick father and younger brother after the death of her mother. When she accidentally witnesses a murder by Lucien Thorne, the 28 year old werewolf who has been a werewolf from 13 years old, she expects to die. Instead, Lucien finding her interesting was forced to kidnap her and take care of her rather than killing her to ensure her silence. Allegra witnesses glimpses of the man beneath the monster's mask, but when Lucien's enemies learn about the "weakness" he protects. Allegra becomes a target. Survival, trust, and forbidden desire collide in a dangerous game of love and power.