Dorothy George has had a tough life. Never belonging to a true family, she spent her childhood in and out of the foster care system not ever feeling at home. Always like an outsider, Dorothy keeps to herself and likes her privacy. Now as an adult she has accepted her solitude and enjoys her job working as a librarian in the small town of Eclone, Colorado. Coming home every night to an empty small apartment isn't ideal but her attempts at getting a dog for companionship never pans out due to her crippling fear from a trauma as a kid. Dorothy's simple and ordinary life has suited her fine for years until she meets the one person who makes her want more…

Dylan Doyle is a Lycian and the future alpha of the Doyle Astrum. Most alphas that have followed before him have had a strong partner, soulmate, or Imprint to help them lead and make them complete. For the Lycian race an Imprint is your one true love that is the missing piece to your life. As the years have gone on, Dylan has accepted that he may never find his Imprint until one fateful night has him strolling about the Eclone Public Library.

With enemies among them and time not on their side, will Dylan be able to reveal his true self to Dorothy and make her see that canines aren't so bad?