Wanted and on the run... For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secretand in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendricks group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger. In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivatedand intimidatedher like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addisons fear turns to empathyand empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon shes more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.