Adeline was tormented by her classmates all through school, and when given the choice to leave the pack she takes it. She goes on to become a doctor and settles down in Butte, Montana, 2000 miles away from her hometown. Her life is pleasantly predictable until she is forced to return home to see her dying grandfather one last time. Much to her dismay, upon arriving back at the pack she meets her mate. It's none other than the alpha who tormented her all through her teenage years.