He needed to prove he was good enough. She had to show him it didn’t matter. Alpha bloodline, perfect showpiece daughter, and four older brothers. Giana’s life. Joining the clan coordinator's team meant she could contribute to the shifter world. Of course, she gave up her home and was now living in a van she didn’t own, but she was being useful. She needs to do something to help her kind and not just rely on her family’s status. A rogue shifter, a mangy mutt is what Deacon was. He knew it, admitted it, and knew his place. He had no business being the mate of an Alpha’s daughter. He spent his life moving with the wrong crowds to survive, and now he must endure and watch over a mate he can never claim to make sure she’s always safe. With the teams all working together, they’re put together as partners, making it the best way to keep an eye on her but his worst nightmare at the same time.