Byron has been captured. And though he knows the people who've taken him want to use his shifter biology for evil experimentation, the doctor they've sent in to test and observe him doesn't know that. Or at least, she pretends not to. Byron can't help but hope Aida truly is innocent... because she's his mate. The second one in his lifetime.

I loved this book. Byron was such a grown and sexy character, calm and reassuring, protective and self-aware. Even when things were dire or dangerous, he had full confidence in his wolf and his ability to keep Aida from harm, or avenge her when that wasn't possible. I loved the mood he brought to the story. Aida struggles spoke to my heart, but her commitment to correcting her course and to helping Byron was admirable. I loved that she was a mama bear who growled when she needed to, and that she and her daughter were able to get over their hurdles.

Byron and Aida's passion was explosive and it was my favorite of this series. Byron coming to her in the dream place and showing her physical affection he couldn't in the lab still gave you the satisfaction of seeing their heat. I loved them both getting a second chance at a soulmate. The trip back to the pack surprised me; I wasn't expecting the awkwardness they faced, especially with Byron's son. But he had an explanation and I felt bad for him being fooled. Valeena's attitude stunk and I was glad I read the books in order bc I didn't like her in this one, lol. But I was glad things worked out in the end, even though part of me wanted them to stay where they had the most loving welcome. Aida's past did get a little convoluted for me, but once she revealed all she went through, my heart clenched even more. I felt this one all the way through. Loved it.