Nothing is as it seems. When Mirian is 3, his GrandPop, Duke Lamine, lets his Dad, Proctor know that Mirian may be a bearer and is a commodity to be offered to another family as a strategic advantageous tool. Proctor pretends to go along, then packs up Mirian and escapes to an uncharted island. 20 years later, Mirian is chafing at the restraints and secrecy of his life. Roman, from the previous story and Frey met once by accident and Roman told him that he believed bearers were shifter mates. Frey, is on a trip with his Dad and Apha Stephen, he notices the island and feels drawn to it. A sudden storm erupts and the boat turns around in an attempt to return home. Frey, feeling a pull to his heart, jumps overboard. When he and Mirian meet, Frey recognizes his mate. Then the fun begins. It's 'meet the parent', with a twist. Can Frey convince Proctor he means no harm? Does Mirian embrace his mate? Does anyone come looking for Frey? Can Mirian return home with no consequences to Proctor? There are a lot of questions and answers are not always forthcoming. Good story, too quick. Nicely done. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.