Sage Thompson. The beta of his pack. Despite seeming enthusiastic about nearly anything at first glance, he harbors secrets, deeply hidden behind his friendly exterior. - Adriel Scott. One of the pack's greatest mysteries. He's closed-off, cold, and he never lets anybody in. Ever. No matter how hard Sage tries. - Each armed with secrets and struggles aplenty which they may not want to share, the line between reluctant friends and lovers begins to blur as eighteenth birthdays approach. Will they be able to see each other as mates, as devout to each other as the Goddess intended, or will their fragile bond snap when approached by a threat greater than themselves? [The sequel to Alive]