From the moment Asher Lake, a wolf in his animal form and Keeper to the body of ani-shifts known as the Union, walks into his office to find a stranger standing before the window, he knows things are about to get interesting. When this mysterious man, wearing red Chuck Taylor’s, not only offers him a job but goes on to explain that he was specifically designed to do the job, Asher is quite hesitant and a bit confused. Still, with nothing to lose, Asher begins to set things into motion. However with a surplus of enemies always lurking—the task isn’t easy. But then…when has his life ever been?

And if that isn’t enough—amid staggering disclosures, trials, and the customary Lake family drama, Asher realizes that not only is his fiancée struggling emotionally, her unexplained power is growing stronger. With his wedding fast approaching and wishing he could just be a normal man in love—not one cursed by the illusive Raven—Asher Lake conducts an experiment that leaves them both wondering if they will ever truly be together…