Prologue

Iona Moira Lennox knows for a fact that animals are far better companions than humans. Along with her best friend, she runs a reputable animal shelter, rehabilitating strays and the abused and working to get them adopted into a loving family and off the streets.

She knows that romance isn't on the radar for her - her past, her work and her secret keeps her from ever getting tied to a man.

Until Raiden Tokugawa shows up at her shelter.

No man has ever caught her attention and held it long enough for her to feel uncomfortable. To feel something that she has promised herself she can never, ever embrace. To feel hopelessly, irresistibly attracted to a man.