Book excerpt: A marriage of convenience. A treaty designed to bring their packs together…nothing more. Elizabeth Vitale vowed never to spare Ramo Perez another thought after he left her on their wedding day. Now their packs must work together to fight a common enemy. And why does he affect her so? Ten years ago Ramo wasn't ready to settle down, especially with a teenage bride. But he never forgot her and now she's all grown up, an exotic beauty who haunts his dreams. The only problem is she's moved on and dating the alpha of her pack. Tasked with training her pack as fighters, Ramo fights his own battle against his body and heart's reaction to being so close to Elizabeth. When he realizes he cannot live without her, he throws caution to the wind. Elizabeth is his and he's going to make sure everyone knows it.