A Stubborn Heart — Gayle Parness

The first novella in the Rogues Inc. Series.
Sinc can't forgive…
Despite an early trauma Sinc, a leopard shifter, had made a good life for herself with the Rogues Inc. team -- until the day her world exploded and everything she'd worked so hard for came crashing down around her. Now she has to start over, learn how to cope with a devastating injury, maybe even lose her hard-won place on the rogues team. Problem is, the former love of her life is back to haunt her, and old feelings are coming alive, despite the hurt she's lived with for the past twelve years. Opening her heart to Gabriel would be the worst idea ever.

Gabe can't forget…
Gabe, the former heir to the alpha position in the corrupt Los Altos werewolf pack, could have done something to stop the tragedy that caused Sinc's injury, only his decision to do the right thing came too late. Now he's on the bottom rung of a new pack, fighting with every ounce of his strength to make a place for himself among strangers. When Sinc arrives to testify against the wolves who hurt her, Gabe yearns for a second chance with Sinc, even though he knows he doesn't deserve it.

And when the call goes out for a new alpha to head up a nearby territory, life gets complicated.

Content Warning: This book contains adult language and violence between supernatural characters.