Rose Tomlinn is a 17 year old girl, who has had since she was 13 years old the responsibility over her 5 year old sister, Jane. After her parents died in a supposed car crash, her life hasn't been the same. She has had to run away from home and bring Jane with her. Because people who wanted to do her bad had finally found her and her family. Since her parents death she has never been able to trust anyone besides Jane. She has forgotten how it was to be loved. Declan Foster is the almighty Alpha of the X-clan. He and his brother Alex rule the X-clan. With the loss of their parents at a young age. Declan had to take over at a young age. The X-clan and the Y-clan have had a feud since the Foster brothers can remember. War is near. And the Alpha must have his mate beside him a soon as possible. At 21 he is the only Alpha left without his mate. He wants a mate. Someone who he can protect and love. But that's just the problem.. will he ever find his mate? For Declan love is a meaningless word. He has never cared for anyone besides his brother. But when fate decides to bring Rose into Declan's life, will Rose be able to trust? And will Declan be able to love?