Anxious. Alone. Afraid. Aiden Griffin never asked to be any of these things, but they define his existence, shaping every moment, ruining any chance for connections, and carving deeper into him with every passing day. His life is a quiet battle, one fought in solitude-lost in the woods, wandering through forgotten cemeteries, and navigating the decaying corners of an uncaring city. He's far from the world that's hurt him, but the words still haunt, sharp and unforgiving. Isolated by the cruelty of those around him, Aiden often feels like an outsider, his mind swirling with thoughts that others can't understand. His autism makes it harder to connect, leaving him drifting in the shadows, struggling to navigate a world that feels overwhelming and unkind. His parents are distant, and no one at school seems to notice that the golden boy everyone admires is the one person Aiden fears most. Then comes Ryder McCallum-charismatic, wild, and fearless. With a smile that could charm anyone and a penchant for adventure and bold risks, Ryder steps into Aiden's life like a whirlwind, challenging everything he's ever known. Ryder dares Aiden to step beyond the cage of his own fears, to be something more than the walls he's built around himself. But Aiden is wary, his heart too tethered to its darkness to trust the light Ryder brings. With every reckless adventure they embark on, Aiden starts to wonder if maybe, just maybe, he's meant for something more. As their friendship evolves into something more profound than either of them anticipated, Aiden finds himself drawn to Ryder, a boy as unpredictable as he is magnetic-a boy who slips away just as quickly as he arrives, leaving Aiden to question if he's chasing a dream. But no matter how elusive Ryder becomes, one thing remains undeniable: for the first time, Aiden feels alive with a love that makes him believe in something greater than himself, and he'll do whatever it takes to hold on.

Kenzo Carson is a 22-year-old college dropout working as a full time night auditor at the Arrowhead Inn. He's not happy with where life has taken him, but he's lucky he and his newborn baby brother are even still alive and together. Because his boss is family oriented, Kenzo is allowed to live in the suite connected to the front desk area with his newborn baby brother. He only gets one paycheck a month, but he's okay with that because he and his brother have a roof over their heads. Still recovering from the ghosts of his past, Kenzo is scared to befriend anyone new. What's the point in getting close to people when they just leave him in the end? So, when he learns that his hotel has been fully booked by one business for quite the extended length of time, he doesn't know what to think because that has never happened before. Rafferty Montgomery is a 22-year-old Alpha werewolf running the Burrow Hills Pack in Kansas City. He had hoped to meet his mate before he took over as Alpha, but life is unpredictable and hardly ever goes as planned. Forced to take over two years ago after the deaths of his parents, Rafa is a strong, smart, and kind Alpha. He protects his pack with everything in him and he does his best to make sure everyone is treated fairly and with respect, especially the Omegas. As fate would have it, the Burrow Hills Pack house falls victim to arson and is completely burnt down. Rafa is beyond angry, but he is thankful none of his pack members died in the attack. Having to rebuild from the ground up, Rafa decides to temporary rent out a nearby hotel for him and his pack as they reconstruct their lives. Blindsided by this sudden attack, Rafferty vows to start a war against whomever dared to threaten his pack and home. And when Rafa vows to do something, he won't stop until he gets what he wants. When fate decides it is time for the two young men to meet despite it not being the best time for either of them, what will happen?

Serena Davidson leads two lives. At school, she's a morbidly obese, stupid, nerdy, bitchy, slutty, and a teacher's pet. But at home she's the scrawny vegetarian pushover. What would possess someone to wear a fat suit every day? And what happens when someone finds out?