Joe is back from serving his country—and he's ready to challenge the alpha who took over his dead father's pack. But the alpha has a trick up his sleeve. Joe can have the pack back—if he can re-bond the alpha's mate, a skittish mechanic named Sam. Joe would never force himself on anyone, so he loses before the challenge begins. But Sam wants free from his abusive mate. And he's willing to try anything to earn that freedom—including mating with Joe. Approximately 10,000 words A gay werewolf love story with sexual content and some angst. Happy ending guaranteed.