Bear shifter Everett has found his fated mate, but he'll have to defeat another alpha to keep him. When Milo's date sprouts fangs and tries to bite him, he flees into the nearby forest and ends up lost. The gorgeous man who rescues him seems too good to be true... until Milo discovers his secret. Everett knows the human omega is his fated mate, but the last thing Milo needs is another alpha shifter trying to claim him so soon after his traumatic experience. Unfortunately, Milo's date from hell is determined to mate with him-willing or not-and Everett will have to fight tooth and claw to protect their love.