Prudence is a logical woman. She believes in the law and doesn't believe in magic. But when she rescues an abused dog, she discovers that he's actually a werewolf-and a charming, sexy hunk in his human form. For his part, Brandon is having a bad week. First he is chained and tortured by his brother, who is intent on becoming Lupus Ultimus, leader of all werewolves. He wants information about a magical talisman that he thinks will give him that power. Then a kind and sexy woman frees him, but not before she puts her leash on him. Brandon discovers he's been enchanted. Prudence is a Circe, a natural sorceress-who doesn't know it herself. As long as Brandon wears her leash, she can command him to sit, stay ... or kill. Prudence refuses to free Brandon. The danger he faces as a lone wolf is too great. She knows he's not really attracted to her, no matter what he says. That's just the enchantment at work.The Lupus Ultimus tournament looms. Brandon will fight rival after rival to protect his people. Together he and Prudence will find the talisman and defang his brother. Then they can let each other go. Sticking together is a temporary measure for survival.It's certainly not love. No werewolf could ever love a Circe.