The night wolf is a legend told to scare children into obeying their parents. It is said that to control a night wolf is to harness limitless power.... Gareth Blackthorn has been Alpha of the prosperous Lydon pack for nearly two decades. Breaking with tradition, Gareth doesn't take over other packs by challenge. Instead, he lets wolves come to him and petition for admittance. He's had his pick of the best, the brightest, and the most talented. Until now. A power-hungry Alpha desires Omega Sean Adler's talent... and his submission, whether given freely or not. He's been on the run since he was fifteen, surviving any way he could, until one night, he knows he'll finally succumb to the injuries from his latest attack--and he's ready to go. That's when Gareth finds him, and Gareth's wolf insists on claiming Sean as his mate. But there's something mysterious about Sean, something tied to the mark on his shoulder.... Now Gareth must decide. Will he keep Sean despite the dangers that will arise, or will he throw the young man back to the wolves?