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 could have said fuck, but I’m trying to get rid of my potty mouth.” Julio’s face grew hot.


Etienne let out a deep belly laugh. “You don’t have to change a thing for me.”


“No, honey, I have to change for me. I’m going to operate a business, a business that will require a polished gentleman to cater to all the hotshots I intend to be the customers of my salon. Words like screw and fuck have to be left behind.” Determined to be a better man for Etienne andhis new business Julio whispered. “I want to be a true partner, not one that embarrasses you.”


“You’re my Mate. I’m proud of you, of your fortitude to better your former station in life and your resolve to still chase your dream, even if you no longer have to do so.”


“You said girls? How can you guarantee girls? Not that I’m complaining.” Julio deliberately raised his brow.


Chapter 51