For decades, my mother Queen Omera has protected the Shifters. But a Queen’s rule can’t last forever. My three sisters and I watched as our mother joined our ancestors, and once she left the mortal plane behind, we became the High Alphas, the new protectors of the world. But in order to fulfill our destinies, each of us has been tasked with finding our fated circle of not one, but three mates. According to the Council, each mate will supposedly provide protection for either the body, mind, or soul, making us more powerful than ever before. None of us are ready to settle down with one mate, let alone three. But as the new High Alphas of the Earth, Air, Water, and Fire Shifters, my sisters and I have a duty to fulfill. This short story is the prequel to the Shifters of the Elements reverse harem paranormal romance series.