With a major storm rolling in, Dane secures his cabin on the island and takes to the ocean in his shifted form of an Orca.
Mira is in trouble, she made a delivery and thought she had time to get safely back home. Now she's in the middle of it and trying to contact someone, anyone for help. She also knows that even the Coast Guard wouldn't attempt a rescue in these waters. She's sure she's going to die as her boat capsizes.
Dane's Orca isn't sure at first what has gotten his attention, he does know that it's unwise to ignore its senses though. His Orca pushes Mira to a rock that is somewhat scalable and is relieved when she's able to pull herself up, while he shifts. She does however pass out right after and is unconscious as Dane gets her to his cabin and settled.
Mira wakes before him and sees him asleep on the floor next to the bed. She's startled and her she tries to remember how she got there. Dane wakes from the scrutiny and immediately introduces himself. It's a bit awkward at first but they manage to get to the point of him showing her to his facilities to get cleaned up.
When she returns to the cabin, Dane has opened it up and was clearing some of the storm's debris, outside.
This is only the beginning and Dane finds he has to open up to her, she's his mate after all. He just doesn't realize how much danger they both were in until it's too late.
I love the way this tale unfolds, with plenty of angst, secrets revealed, and of course the romance within all the turmoil.
I really hope Zoe writes more of Westerly Cove I'd love for Tor and Eren's sister Inga to find her mate as well.