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

“Yes, Alpha Mate. Are you hungry yet?” Bianca teased.


“I’m famished. If you put the tray on the table, I’ll get up, put on my robe, and take care of it myself. If there are any leftovers, I’ll put them in the fridge.”


“Once you finish, leave the tray on the table and I’ll collect it in the morning. If you’re settled, I’m going down to Théo. Use the phone, if you need anything.”


“I’ll be up with your first breakfast at around seven. The Mates are coming at nine, which will give you time to eat and shower before they arrive.” Bianca closed the door with a light touch.


Julio went over to the tray. She left four nice, crusty, New York hard rolls with juicy hamburgers, homemade French fries, and onion rings. Well, if I’m not getting any, I might as well eat, it’s not like I’m not hungry


Julio fell upon the tray and finished everything Bianca brought him.  13


Chapter 57