What happens when a closeted animal activist and were-shifter hires a "problem fixer" to save his friends from being wrongly convicted of murder?<br><br>Ryan Hunter soon finds out when he slinks off to meet a mysterious stranger named Ian West, another were-shifter who possesses not only a dangerous reputation, but also the prestige for successfully performing unusual tasks, regardless of any legal restrictions he might face.<br><br>But to Ryan's pleasant surprise, he finds Ian not quite as menacing as he was led to believe, and also extremely attractive. Sparks immediately fly between them, and Ryan can only hope that once the urgent mission to save his friends is complete, he and Ian might be able to get to know one another better, despite their enormous differences. Not only is Ryan hiding his true sexual orientation from those who know him best, but he has the ability to shift into a raven, whereas Ian, openly gay, has the unique ability to shift into a ferret.  Can the men cope with the hurdles awaiting them in their secret undertaking, as well as those they must face in their personal lives?

Ferreting Out the Truth

“Don’t laugh. It’s a more useful form than you’d think.”


Ryan’s sure Ian has a faint blush on his cheeks, but his heartbeat is still steady. “I won’t laugh,” Ryan promises, and he hopes he can keep his word and Ian isn’t something like a poodle or a skunk.


“That’s how you’ll get past the lasers, right?” Ryan asks, excited. “You can just dart through and turn off the lasers from the other side and let me in.”


“So you don’t think it’s a lame animal?”


“No. You can bite to the bone and fit in tiny spaces. I think ferrets are cool and kind of cute.”


“I won’t lie. I’m adorable.” Ian smirks.


“Yeah, you are.” Ryan grins and moves in closer to Ian, kissing his soft lips.


“Not what I meant, but I’ll take it.” Ian laughs, rolling onto his side to face Ryan and pulling him in for another kiss, but deeper this time.


Chapter 7