Wolf shifter Berkley Reynolds has never encountered an obstacle she couldn't handle. Even the challenges associated with running a Colorado mountain resort are minor compared to dealing with the persistence of one particularly annoying cougar shifter. Never mind that Preston Harker, the gorgeous new head of security, has the most riveting emerald eyes, makes her wolf howl, and happens to be her destined mate. Berkley has her reasons for avoiding cats. And mate or not, she has no intention of letting him claim her. When a threat from Berkley's past shows up at the lodge intent on ruining her newfound home, can she entrust her life and heart to the one man who can give her the future she's always wanted?