Kase has a hard life as enforcer for his father, the head alpha. When he refuses to settle down with a female, he finds himself on his own, a lone wolf trying to find his way in the world as a gay wolf shifter.  Prickly, warm-hearted, sexy Jody is the one he wants, but the man's father (and alpha) is on the shady side of the law, and it's complicated. How does he know if these intense feelings really mean they're mates or not?  There are many ways to build a life — and to be strong, and to be a leader — but it's still going to take work if Kase and Jody want to build a life together.    Takes place in the same universe as "Brian's Mate." 63,000 words