This is a spin-off story to the Graveyard Shift series. While this is tied to the world of that series, you don't have to read the others to be able to enjoy this story.)Mikael Reeves is a mouse shifter who had a harsh childhood. Abused by a mother who didn't want him every day until she died, Mikael struggles to overcome the effects of that abuse. With the skittish nature of his animal combined with his mother's voice in his head berating him, Mikael tends to make mistakes, that usually lead to him being fired. When Zephyr, the local florist takes a chance on him and gives him a job, Mikael is grateful, but with every mistake he fears getting fired.Galen Forrester is a grizzly bear shifter and a chef. For years, he's prepared meals for the stars in Los Angeles, but now that his lack of aging demands he start over, he decides it's time to follow his dream of opening a restaurant and settling down. After a search of real estate leads him to Phantom Creek, a new start and the realization of his dream, isn't the only thing he'll find there.Mikael never thought he'd find his fated mate or be deserving of the man fate chose for him. Galen has his work cut out for him when it comes to wooing his mate. Will Mikael be able to put his past behind him and accept Galen or will his demons get the better of him?(Warning: Contains sexual content, and explicit language. Not recommended for those under the age of 18.)

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