Maddox almost lost his mate before he knew she existed, but his life is now exactly how he'd dreamed it. The war with the Centrals is over, and his family is healing one day at a time.Ellie is reveling in the simple perfection that is her life and family now, but that doesn't mean she can shed the self-doubts and concerns that come with being a new mother, mate, and Redwood.When a disturbance in their quiet life threatens to ruin everything they've fought for, Maddox and Ellie will have to learn not only to rely on each other more than ever, but find within themselves the power to forgive.