A smart-ass alien shifter who struggles against past heartbreak. A woman who isn't what she thinks she is. Together on the run from invading aliens and the CIA.In a world where aliens walk among us, Dr. Jena has always felt the nagging sense that she isn't what she appears to be. While juggling her veterinary practice and raising her teenage twin brothers after tragedy struck their family, she never expected that rescuing an injured wolf would upend her reality. But this is no ordinary wolf-it's Pete, a sarcastic alien shapeshifter with trust issues as deep as the stars he came from. When their paths collide, Jena finally discovers the truth of her own mysterious origins, and it's more extraordinary than she ever imagined.Pete has spent years hiding his alien heritage behind sharp wit and his ability to transform into any creature he desires. After having his heart shattered once before, he's sworn off relationships and focuses instead on surviving the alien invasion, the global financial meltdown, and staying one step ahead of persistent CIA agents. The last thing he needs is to be captivated by the beautiful veterinarian who somehow sees through his carefully constructed walls-especially when his foolish younger brother is already falling headfirst into love's trap.As shadowy government forces and hostile alien factions close in, Jena and Pete find themselves on the run, forced to rely on each other to survive. With each passing day, the undeniable attraction between them grows stronger, challenging Pete's determination to keep his heart locked away. In a race against time, they must navigate not only their feelings for each other but also the truth of who-and what-they really are. Will they find the courage to trust in their connection, or will the forces threatening to tear them apart succeed?