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

“Soon we’ll be mated and we can ease into our new lives. You with school, me at work coming home every night to you, mon coeur.”


“We have to face Xavier Charron first.” Julio frowned. “I’ve let you distract me from that.”


“I’m not worried about besting him. I only worry that you won’t love me anymore because I’m going to brutally kill a man in cold blood. It’s called premeditated murder.” Etienne looked away from Julio, fearing what he would see in his Mate’s face.


“No, it’s self-defense.” Sincerity sparked in Julio’s eyes.  14


The last of their guests left the townhouse. The caterers cleaned up and returned the furniture to its proper place. Etienne and Julio retired to the master suite.


Julio stood in front of Etienne and begged, “Let me help you undress.”


Chapter 61