He’s my protector. And the one shifter I can’t have… Rumor has it that I’ve bitten off more than I can chew being the first female alpha, and the constant attacks and attempts on my life are becoming exhausting. When a serious soldier with a charming smile called Ryker steps in to save me, I know I’m in trouble. My only option is to hold a competition to find my mate, so I can unite my pack with a strong man by my side. With the contest so cutthroat, I’m going to need protection. Ryker is the obvious choice. He can pretend to be a contestant while keeping me safe, even though it’s clear that he doesn’t like the competition. If he wasn’t so dedicated to his job, I’d think that he was jealous. And if my pack didn’t come before my heart, he’s exactly the sort of capable mate I need by my side. Except Ryker is the one man I can't have. And if I give in to my desires, we could both end up dead...