In public, Jeremiah Crawford keeps himself locked down. It’s the only way to prevent other people’s random thoughts from flooding his brain.

But when his need for coffee overrides his desire to avoid other humans, a little boy’s wish for hot chocolate leads to Crawford opening himself. Single father Trey Damone had a difficult enough time protecting his psychic son Mikey from those who want to take the child away.

Becoming a werewolf made Trey’s life even tougher. Now, still struggling to trust his pack, Trey can’t possibly trust Jeremiah with his secrets.

Not unless he wants to lose his life for revealing himself as a werewolf. With secrets to keep, Trey and Crawford begin to build a relationship.

But can they ever truly let each other in?Portions of this book were originally published as a short novella in 2013. This version has been significantly revised and expanded from the original.

This book is set in the Real Werewolves Don’t Eat Meat universe, but is not part of that series. This book includes references to off-page murder of an adult and child abduction ( both occurred in the story’s past) and mentions of homophobia.

It also includes a side helping of “Why don’t they just talk to each other???”. .