Maddox Collins doesn't believe he deserves forgiveness after the mistakes he's made. He brought pain and heartache to not only one of his best friends, Holden, but also to his mate, Scout. He betrayed his fated mate in the worst way imaginable. Guilt and self-loathing eat at him daily, forcing him to run away. Scout York is doing his best to help his mate. The young man made a mistake and is punishing himself. He's also doing everything he can to push Scout away, creating a wedge between them. At his wit's end and running out of options, Scout decides to punish his mate. He's hoping that an intense scene in the dungeon at Silver Bullet will bring them closer together and help Maddox forgive himself and let go of the past. Can these two fated mates work out their issues and live happily ever after?