Vail Tamang is a playboy. He�s never claimed to be anything else. What he does claim is that he doesn�t want a mate. The truth is a little more sinister. When he scents Draven Mansetti, Tim�s half-vampire, half-warlock mentor, he realizes his worst fear has come true. Draven is his mate. Vail tries to avoid the man, but Draven manages to track him down anyway. He�s left with no choice and shares a family secret. His family line is cursed. Can Draven convince Vail that some curses can be broken? Or will Vail walk away before giving them a chance?