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;Our housekeeper.&rdquo; Alexei smiled and took Donal&rsquo;s right hand.


&ldquo;Who are you?&rdquo; The boy attempted belligerence but his condition betrayed him and it came across as uncertainty and confusion. He pulled his hand away.


&ldquo;I&rsquo;m Alexei Ivanovich Davidoff. I found you in the park. Why don&rsquo;t you—2rdquo;


&ldquo;I meant to end it…you stopped me.&rdquo;


&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to worry about Apuso, we took care of it.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Apuso will chase me until I&rsquo;m dead,&rdquo; Donal replied bitterly.


&ldquo;There are eight guards in this house. You are safe, please believe me. Please, you have to eat something. You need to eat to become healthy again.&rdquo;


&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not really hungry,&rdquo; the boy responded shakily. Sean again took Donal&rsquo;s hand in his.


&ldquo;If you were hungry, what would you eat?&rdquo; Alexei gently persisted.


Chapter 9