Genevieve Thompson is an emergency room nurse. She has had one bad relationship after another when it comes to men. When will she ever find someone to make her feel complete? Her friends convince her to go to Sanctuary of Desire for a girl's night out. She goes.
Roman Lavelle is a were-panther and Head Alpha to the Commission of the Were-Council. The stress of his recurring dream, family problems, and investigations of other Alpha's being assassinated, and the occurrence of the Blood Moon has made his inner panther pushy. Previously, he had let his panther out to run around bayou, hoping the exertion would calm the agitation he felt, but it wasn't enough. He heads to Sanctuary of Desire to find a submissive that will help ease his needs.
Roman is surprised to see Genevieve at Sanctuary of Desire. He's attracted to Genevieve like a moth to a flame and his inner panther knows this. He has been entrusted to keep the knowledge of were-shifters hidden from humans. It is against Kindred Law to consider a human as a mate. It's only for one night, though. His inner panther makes a decision that will change both of their lives.
They both have hearts filled with painful shadows. Can she learn to trust Roman? Can he learn to love a human and convince her she is his First Mate and will do anything to protect her and keep her alive.