"In a very small country in Europe, they call a pack of wolves an Alcateia. The first werewolf was born in Portugal, under the shadow of Sintra's most beautiful palace, but.. now? We're everywhere. Our blood has spread. America, Africa, Asia, Oceania... In every continent, every island, you can hear at night our howls. But the need for power and blood has brought the darkness to every pack and weakened us, leaving a clear path for our most ancient enemies: the vampires. But I, Xander OldBlack, Alpha of the Endless Night pack, will not allow it. The Alcateia must, and will, survive. I just wasn't expecting to end up finding my half, my partner, my so desired she-wolf in the way..."