Life couldn't get much better than this. Which is why I should have known it could NEVER last.... Me and Jaci have finally gotten over our romantic issues, and told each other the truth about our shapeshifting natures. She can hardly complain about me being werewolf when she's a bear shape-changer. She's pretty much moved into my apartment now, with every day and night bringing us closer. The trouble is, I want MORE. Not just a mate, but a bonded one, connected body, mind and spirit, despite the 'mixed' nature of the marriage due to our different magics. I also want to marry Jaci in human form in front of her entire tribe, for I want to show the world how much I love her. But our enemies have no intention of letting us have a happily ever after. We're faced with a series of shocking sacrifices if me and Jaci are ever to have a future together.... Sensuality Rating Some explicit love scenes, and language that some readers may find offensive. It is intended for mature audiences. +++ Word Count =18,244 +++ About the Author Kelsey Carter is a paranormal romance writer, and the author of the Reconnected series, the Alpha Ascending series, the Hawk Ascending series, the Bear Ascending series, the Justice Ascending series, The Prince Ascending Series, and The Darkest Kisses series. In her spare time, she works with a range of charities, including animal rescue. About the Alpha Ascending Series Take a walk on the wild side with Artem the werewolf, as he discovers a whole new world of magic once he is turned into a supernatural being and discovers the wonders of shape-shifting, and the joys of falling in love with a gorgeous woman who has a few startling secrets of her own.... Age gap, curvy girl BBW, enemies to lovers, fated mates. Note to the Reader About Cliff-hangers The Alpha Ascending series is made up of 4 books, with a cliff-hanger ending in each of the first three, and a stunning conclusion to the series at the end of the fourth. Readers who are not fond of cliff-hangers can read at their own discretion