Mikey doesn’t need drama—he needs results. As Alpha Easton Degarmo’s right-hand wolf, Mikey’s life revolves around one making sure the pack’s mafia empire stays running smoothly. But when he’s sent to collect from a strip club owner who manages to pull a vanishing act, Mikey finds more than overdue payments.
She doesn’t need a savior—she needs a break. Lila's is tired of cleaning up after her boss’s messes. She’s the one keeping the club running, and now, she’s stuck dealing with a stranger who oozes danger and confidence. When she stumbles into a hidden trapdoor in the office, the last thing she expects is for him to save her—and the last thing she wants is the undeniable connection sparking between them.
Two hearts, one secret passage, and a connection they can’t ignore. Neither wolf was looking for a mate, but destiny doesn’t apparently doesn't care about timing.
This short story is the prequel to A Mating of Underworld Wolves Book 1, but can be read as a stand-alone short story.
Dakota Cockaday is the pen name of the most unexciting woman in the world. Dakota loves paranormal and true crime podcasts, romance books about aliens, and chicken tamales. She always wants to pet your dog or see pictures of your cat. Dakota hoards blank notebooks like it’s her job. She has no spare time, so she writes when she really should be cleaning the house. You can reach her at dakota.cockaday@gmail.com.