The ghost of Brandt Taylor's past haunts him every day. After losing his entire family, Brandt feels as if he can't breathe. It's too hard to deal with the memories, and he'd be happy to run free as a wolf for the rest of his life...if it weren't for Julian Culver. Julian never asked to be some wolf shifter's mate. In fact, he was living a happy life until Brandt literally knocked him off his feet. Even though three years have passed, the attraction Julian feels toward Brandt has never weakened, and Julian's starting to wonder if he can live without his heart. If there is one thing about life Brandt knows all too well, it's how short it can truly be. He's sick of running, and he's ready to claim his mate, but he'll have to hurry. Someone else has their sights set on Julian, and it's up to Brandt to save what could be the greatest love of his life.