A Desert Guards Prequel Short Story Before there was Mason, Hank, Sean, and Belle Foye, there was Floyd. In this Desert Guards prequel story, learn how the future alpha Were-cougar Floyd nabs gutsy neighbor Glenda Baxter as his mate. This short story can be read on its own, but is meant to be a supplement to the series. It contains minor spoilers of Book 1. Read the Desert Guards series in order: The Cougar's Mate The Cougar's Pawn The Cougar's Trade The Cougar's Bargain The Cougar's Wish