In a future world where modern technology is unknown and women are rare, werewolf Snake Wolfe claimed Melissa Dirk as his mate the moment he laid eyes on her. He loves her and wants her to love him in return. Mel will do anything to save her stolen mother, even marry the fierce werewolf who promises to help with the rescue. Love? Well ... maybe she'll love him someday. When trouble from Mel's past threatens her very life, Snake swears anyone who wants to hurt her will have to go through him, and he will avenge every insult dealt her. Can love be born in blood? Or will Snake have to settle for merely his wife's gratitude?