He lives alone for a reason, and Jace doesn't like to be disturbed, but when a woman shows up cold, alone, and scared for her life, his protective instincts kick in. She's not just protecting a bear, she's protecting HIS bear, and Jace will do anything to keep them both safe.

Heath lives alone, and that's the way he likes it. He lives off the land and he doesn't bother other people, but somehow, other people always seem to find a way to bother him. He helps the other shifters who live in the mountains with him and he does his part to show kindness to others, but what he really wants is to hide away and nurse his wounds. Heath has been hurt - really hurt - and he doesn't think he'll ever be able to move forward. Then one night, a knock at the door changes everything.

She lives alone in the mountains because it's the only place she's ever felt safe. It's the only place she's ever felt whole. It's the only place she's ever called home. But one night, everything changes. A chance encounter, a terrible storm, and a forgotten secret threaten to rip apart the world she's built for herself. Will she walk away in one piece? Will he?