So close and yet so far. Rust O'Brien - esteemed Professor, secret sex god - is in trouble. He has been accused of violating the terms of his employment by having sex with a college student. Dismissed and disgraced, Rust returns to his home in New York. But what of innocent Kate Penney, who loves him more than she can ever love anyone? Bereft and desperate, she goes after him. But does he love her the way she loves him? And can he control his blood lust for her which simmers under his flesh - a lust that goes beyond the merely sexual? Unbeknownst to them, other factors and jealousies are at play. The shifter Gathering in New York looms, Rust's old lover returns, and a new suitor plays for Kate's hand. There is only one thing certain - that everything will all play out unexpectedly and devastatingly for all concerned. WARNING: This story ends in a cliffhanger. NOVELLAS IN THIS SERIES The Alpha Men's Secret Club The Alpha Men's Secret Club 2: Desire Games The Alpha Men's Secret Club 3: Fallout