Eli and Ariella had been friends since childhood when a rivalry between their packs started, separating them for each other and causing multiple misunderstandings on both ends. They’re both not expecting to be each other’s mate especially after things fell apart between them years ago. Ariella hates Eli’s changed behavior and Eli despises the fact that Ariella abandoned him even though his feelings for her never really died. Ariella feels extremely guilty when her wolf wants to be close to Eli because of her affectionate feelings towards Kayden. Eli finds out that Kayden had been cheating on her all along. When he helps her all along, Ariella starts to let her guard down finally but the rivalry between their packs becomes a matter of concern.