After leaving his place as the Russian Second and immigrating to America, Alexei Davidoff just wants to settle in and not upset the status quo. He wants to start his position with Garou Industries and improve the conditions for his packs. The gods have a different plan for him.<br><br>Donal Berne ran away from home at fourteen to escape a bad situation and found himself in an even worse one. Seven years later the only way out that he sees is to overdose.<br><br>On the verge of Donal’s suicide, Alexei comes to his aid realizing that he is his give Mate. Overcoming the physical and mental injuries will take time, patience and a blessing from the gods ... to use both Alexei’s and Donal’s experiences to assist homeless and abused wolves.

Alexei's Mouse

&ldquo;I forget, Alpha, that you speak Russian. Please excuse my language. I am no longer used to the drawing room.&rdquo;


&ldquo;You are excused. Your anger is understandable. I sympathize. Sean almost came to me in similar condition. I arrived just in time to prevent it.&rdquo;


Gabriel picked up his head. &ldquo;Kane may be able to help. As you know, he was beaten and brutally raped. The gods gave him the gift of mental healing. He, yet, has not had an opportunity to use his gift. This may be his first chance to help a mind other than those of the children he teaches.&rdquo;


&ldquo;How can I repay your kindness?&rdquo; Alexei asked with sincerity.


&ldquo;Get your boy well enough to run with the others. That will make our Mates happy and happy Mates make a council stable,&rdquo; Armand intoned. &ldquo;This is something we have learned in the past two years.&rdquo; Armand&rsquo;s gaze swept around those at the table and he gave them almost a feral smile.


Chapter 8