Stefan Draeger has patiently awaited his mate for four years,the female who embodies his every desire. From the momenthe first laid eyes on her. He knew their destinies wereintertwined, though she was too young then to claim.Now, finally of age, she stands on the precipice of pleasuresonly he can provide—if he can persuade her to accept him.Sidney Martin has spent a lifetime defying her father's talesand restrictions, yearning for the freedom to live life on herown terms. But when one prison gives way to anotherunexpected captivity, she discovers a new realm of passionwaiting to be unleashed—a passion that can only be quelled bya Shifter.