Julio Reyes has had a hard life. Orphaned at fourteen, he ran away from a group home to avoid rape but wound up being an independent prostitute in NYC. He has a life plan -- go to school, become a stylist and open his own salon.<br><br>Etienne Daurensbourg is 139 years old and fears he’ll never find his Mate until his friend Alexei introduces him to Julio. Julio is Etienne’s Mate, but before he has a chance to court Julio -- who is a human high beta and therefore stubborn and independent -- Julio gets knifed and is forced to let Etienne provide him with a home and help to recover.<br><br>Pack problems arise that may force Etienne into the pit. Will Julio be able to love Etienne despite the fact he is a loup garou?

Julio's Wolf

Bianca entered the room carrying a tray holding huge chicken pot pies with puff pastry tops.


“I made something bland because Julio can’t handle anything too spicy or rich right now.” Bianca put a bed tray over Julio’s knees.


Julio lifted his head and focused on Bianca. “Don’t believe a word she says. Her bland is anyone else’s best effort. I hope I stay long enough to be able to eat her real food. It will be glorious.”


Bianca sent him a secret smile. “That’s why I made you an apple pie because you’re such a good boy.” She left the room.


“I love her, but she talks like she’s a hundred and ninety-two and I’m only five.” Julio rolled his eyes.


“You’ll get that a lot around here,” Sean said enigmatically.


“Well eat, Julio, we’re waiting for you.” Ian prodded him, holding his fork in anticipation.


“See that, Ian’s being polite, our self-proclaimed blue-collar boy is getting manners.” Sean jabbed him.


Chapter 23