“Mother, I have already chosen a queen to rule by my side. It has been fifteen years since I was old enough to find my mate.” Stephan hung his head and sighed. All he had ever wanted was a mate but the Mood Goddess had never blessed him with one. “My kingdom can no longer wait. We must have the Luna Queen. I must produce an heir to succeed me.” “Your kingdom wants you to be happy and find your mate. You cannot even begin to imagine the love and strength the mate bond will give you.” Alberta reached out for her son's hands. “You deserve every happiness the Moon Goddess offers.” Stephan snatched his hands away as he jumped to his feet. “The Moon Goddess has forsaken me. I am thirty-three years old. If the Moon Goddess had intended on granting me a mate would she not have done so already. Lilith will make an excellent chosen mate. She is smart and kind. She has been helping us both run the pack for the last ten years. Her mate died a few years ago so I do not have to worry about taking her opportunity away from her.” “What if you find your mate after you marry her? Will you leave your chosen wife heartbroken or will you break your mate's soul?” Stephan knew his mother was right but he also knew he had no heir. He had given up hope of ever finding her. He was at war too much and knew his luck would run out soon. He needed an heir in case he did not return from war one day.

Akilah is ready to escape her abusive father. But when two men walk into her life everything changes. One is an ancient viking vampire waiting for his mate. The other is an Alpha in need of a Luna. Who will she choose? Will things go as planned if she does?