As an epsilon, Rhys Gunner represents his werewolf pack's law and order. He's an ex-military man with a straightforward style and strong values to offset his beastly nature. One day his alpha tells him to search for new land to annex into their pack's territory in order to accommodate their growing numbers. On a nearby farm and bakery, Rhys meets a flock of sheep shifters. One of them, Heath Sheppard, turns out to be Rhys' mate. But the black sheep of the family is not so keen on becoming a wolf's mate—and he's got a girlfriend, so he's not gay. By ancient werewolf law, a mate's land becomes the property of the wolf pack. That would mean that the Sheppard Farm and Bakery belongs to Rhys' pack. When the flock learns of this injustice, a feud ignites between wolves and sheep. Ranks begin to crack as loyalties get divided. Is all really fair in love and war?