For as long as she could remember, Veronica St. Cloud was hardly anyone's favorite person. Since she wasn't physically attractive it was a common occurrence for the other pack members her age to bully her. Not wanting to be brought down with her, Veronica's twin brother and older sister have resorted to spewing hateful words along with the rest of them. It didn't help that she was a late bloomer who hasn't shifted yet. She was only holding out until she could find her mate so he could save her from this reality, but when she finally met him there was no saving. Veronica is pushed to the edge and decides to execute her great escape.