Alice May Stirling is afraid of human contact. She lost her parents at a young age and now has to suffer living with her sexually abusing foster father. She believes that there is no escape. That is until she meets her mate Landon. Landon is a 23 year old alpha, a position descended from his father. All he has ever wanted was a mate and he feels irrevocably compelled to Alice. But how can he enjoy the perks of having someone made for you when they fear your very touch. Will Alice ever trust Landon...or most importantly...will Alice ever not fear Landon?