Angelica had been a late bloomer werewolf and had been struggling to find her place in the world. She had been born into a family of werewolves but had never felt like she fit in. Her father had been her only ally, and when he died suddenly, she was left feeling lost and alone. In her grief, Angelica decided to take up a new profession: assassination. She was determined to find out who had killed her father, and she was sure it was her father's best friend. She held a grudge against him and was determined to make him pay for what he had done. One night, Angelica was out on a job when she met a mysterious stranger. She was instantly attracted to him, and they ended up spending the night together. Little did she know, the stranger was her father's best friend. The next morning, Angelica was horrified to discover who her one-night stand had been. She was even more horrified to discover that he was her mate. She had never expected to find her mate in such a way, and she was filled with rage and confusion.