Samiah and Cree are as close as close can be. But Cree hasn't gotten his dream world confirmation that Samiah is his true mate so he's afraid to mark her as his, fearing he'll give his all to Samiah and then be fated to someone else. So she leaves, because she's tired of him holding back and she thinks she has a way to fix it. Fari follows, determined to show Samiah he sees and wants her, even if Cree won't. 

Okay, fated mates in a poly romance was unexpected but I liked it. I like the push and pull of the three of them, and the way their dynamic felt. I also like how they each had a way of calming the other, tempering the connection between them so that it was just right for all of them. They were very passionate and I appreciated that aspect, as well as the intrigue surrounding Samiah wanting to know more about her wolf genes. Cree's past coming into play made me feel for him, and I gave his character grace once I saw where his fear stemmed from. The instances where the two wolves caught a scent and had to follow were surprising and real and I was worried about their bond with Samiah. That was an interesting plot point for sure. Fari was intense and protective, and Cree was cool and nurturing. It was what Samiah needed, for both her heart and mind to mature.

I knew nothing she was doing would work out the way she wanted and I was frustrated with her youthful stubbornness and recklessness, so that dinged her armor a bit for me. Also, I enjoy poly romances where the participants settle into the dynamicwith confidence, knowing they'll get what they need. And though I liked Fari and Cree, there were too many instances where they had a competitive edge with each other, where they treated Samiah like something to win. I didn't like that. But I enjoyed this book a lot.