Happiness died along with his mate. Nothing could possibly change that. Dara Taran danced with love only to see his soulmate slip away. These days, his life revolves around his secluded resort in the heart of the supernatural world, his staff, and the company of a handful of cherished friends. It's a life full enough, or so he thought, even if his bed remains cool and empty. But then, everything changes when a stunning zebra shifter stumbles into his world. From the moment she crosses his path, she ignites a fiery longing in him, a desire that scorches his very soul. She's a captivating enigma, a temptation that threatens the solemn vigil he's held for his departed soulmate. And as if that weren't enough, his friends and his staff conspire to push him headlong into the whirlwind of love. With every stolen moment he spends with his sexy shifter, he's torn between the past and the present, between the memory of what he's lost and the allure of what might be. Can this week rekindle the flames of love in his heart, or will it prove to be just another chapter in his tale of romantic despair? This is a spicy short that depicts intimate situations and is intended for mature audiences. Also of note, stories in this series are standalone. They can be read in any order.