When Natalya Burroughs realizes she is pregnant, she flees from her abusive husband. She is determined to stand on her own two feet, but she has to accept the help of a new friend or else live on the streets. Victor McManus is attracted to her right from the start, and soon comes to the realization that Natalya is his mate. He knows that she's scared of getting into another relationship. She's also just a little terrified of the fact that he's a werewolf. He proposes an arrangement: they could be friends with all the benefits of being lovers. He just needs to stay human around her. And he has to make sure he doesn't tell her that he's in love with her. Sounds simple. Right?