A wholesome love-at-first sight werewolf story where the mate isn't an Alpha, and they actually want to be together. Life as a rogue isn't easy, especially for a runt living in No Man's Land. Jade has gained an impressive set of skills over the years, such as evading ferals, camouflaging her scent, and sniffing out expensive truffles, but few packs want to accept a runt. When she finally gets invited into a pack, she picks up an irresistible scent. Her soulmate. Jade must decide if she's willing to grasp what is likely her only chance at unconditional love - or flee in case her potential mate rejects her and shatters her heart forever. ---- Excerpt: Silence reigned as I nervously followed them into a room, keeping my eyes down since I could sense my soulmate. A few moments later, a set of heavy footsteps began to approach me. A couple of the others inhaled in shock. One of the earlier voices murmured, "You’ve got to be kidding me..." I stopped where I was and shifted my weight uneasily at that comment. My presence hadn’t surprised them. They were shocked by the identity of whoever was walking toward me. It made me very nervous, to say the least. My worry and caution urged me to look up to see why they were so astonished, but I knew I’d almost certainly make eye contact, and the risk of rejection wasn’t easily dispelled. Trembling with nerves, I focused my gaze on my shoes as my mate drew closer. What to expect: - Fairly slow-paced, especially at the beginning - Somewhat slice of life with lots of quiet, cuddly moments - Some humor - Very little drama - Typical tropes found in a love-at-first-sight werewolf story (not everyone's cup of tea.) What NOT to expect: - Detailed bedroom scenes - Tons of fighting - Perfection (this rough draft was left free for your enjoyment - the polished version is on Amazon/Kobo/B&N.)