Never Again — Marie Krepps

Lord Sable is a wolf shifter who doesn't want to rule his territory from the palace. He would rather be out fighting the monsters and bandits that attack his people. Raised as a loner, he has never known the shelter and love of pack, of family. Since his wife's death, he has locked away all emotions, refusing to show affection. He doesn't know how to care anymore. Nessa has a troubled past and only wants to remained emotionally unattached. Her tragic history constantly nipping at her heels, the half tiger shifter just wants to protect humans and shifters alike. But she finds herself drawn to the wolf lord and before she knows it, she has fallen in love. But could it ever work with an alpha shifter who refuses to even smile? As if Nessa's presence isn't enough of a distraction, soon an unknown enemy starts attacking Sable's family. Will the Southern Lord realize how important his pack is before it is too late?