Max had never questioned his need to live alone until she arrived. Max had always been an enigma on Kodiak Island, his solitary life and mysterious past shrouded in secrecy. But when his friend breaks a leg, Max reluctantly offers to host the guest booked at Joe's loft. When Alexa, a fearless journalist with a passion for adventure, steps off the plane and meets Max, he knows she is his fated mate. Alexa soon realizes she’s staying with Max Renner, the well-known and reclusive artist who has consistently refused all interview requests. Determined to get his story, she plunges into his guarded world. Little does she know, she’s about to be swept into a web of secrets and deceit. As they delve deeper into Max’s hidden past, their mutual attraction blazes into an undeniable passion. In a moment of excitement, Max marks her without her consent. The unveiling of his family’s dark secrets and the revelation of his true identity collide. Can Alexa accept Max’s shadowy past and embrace the extraordinary future he offers her? Warning: This is a ‘Alaskan Tails novella, a spin-off from the Mystic River Shifter series. You don't need to read Mystic River to enjoy these stories.