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 didn&rsquo;t know it was possible, that kind of empathy…&rdquo; Donal whispered to himself and Sean&rsquo;s retreating back. Donal shut his eyes for a few moments.


The door closed and then opened again. Donal kept his eyes shut. Alexei had a unique scent, like fresh laundry. He felt Alexei lean over and kiss his brow. Donal heard him whisper something in Russian. Donal watched him from under his eyelashes as he went over to sit in the recliner by the fireplace, push it back and close his eyes. Donal couldn&rsquo;t fathom why he understood the Russian when Alexei spoke it. He must have heard it from a john. My little mate? My little mouse? I must have heard him wrong.The doctor came. Donal had shut his eyes.


&ldquo;Nurse, you can stop the fluids after this bag. I&rsquo;ll give Alexei a prescription for antibiotics for the pneumonia.&rdquo;


Chapter 11