Max had spent centuries protecting Chandria from the shadows, but fate had brought them back to Ushguli, the highest village in Georgia, where he could no longer remain hidden. He followed her from Rome, keeping a watchful eye from a distance. As a werewolf, he knew he couldn't interfere too much in her life as a human, but he couldn't help but protect her from men who didn't deserve her.
Upon reaching Ushguli, Max discovered that Nate, another werewolf, was also there and he was at Chandria’s side most of the time, making it difficult for him to protect her closely without being detected. He had no choice but to distance himself, hoping Nate could at least protect her in his place.
As he watched from afar, Max learned of Tamaska's plan to lure Chandria out of Howling Peak and cause a fi
