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

“I don’t hurt when I move or bend.” Julio scooped up some eggs. “That happened overnight.”


“Today’s MRI should give us an idea of how well you’re healing. No matter what the MRI says, we will be married on Sunday. If you’re clear, we’ll travel to Highland Park and plan the mating for Wednesday of next week.” Etienne sighed. “We’ll have to travel to Chicago, but on the bright side, it’s not winter, and all the Mates will be with you so you won’t lack for company.”


“You seem to be so stressed, I feel bad.” Julio raised his hand and cupped Etienne’s cheek.


“I want you. Even more after last night. My nerves are stretched so tight. When we go to Highland Park, I may find it difficult to be in the same room with you if there’s a flat surface.” Etienne chuckled.


“If that’s the case, you have iron control. I’ve just started to feel better, and I’m climbing the walls.” Julio turned back to his food and buttered his toast.


Chapter 42