Apache County Mates/Becoming the Alpha

Five years ago, Henry Dreyer learned the agony of being a rejected mate. Every day since then, he's been reminded of what he'd lost because she was still his best friend. Over the years, he'd put aside his feelings to help Shelly survive the dreaded curse carved into her skin by the one named Ronan. Now, free from all of his obligations, broken and battered, Henry is ready to start his life over, and his aunt Keeley has just the assignment for him.

Help with the Strawberry Festival.

Sarina Jacobs doesn't ask for help often. She's understood from a young age not to trust anyone. However, after moving to Window Rock, she's ready to start over and meet new people. Which included a six-foot-two yummy-looking wolf who gives off golden retriever/cinnamon roll vibes-if she can get past his seriously high emotional walls.

In a twist of fate, Henry and Sarina are thrust together after Keeley's water breaks and she is forced to handover her most coveted position-distributing the fertility pastries. Will a week spent together during the full moon cause Henry's walls to crumble and allow him to claim what truly belongs to him? Or will his fears of being rejected twice finally kill what's left of him?

With Sarina by his side, maybe this time, he'll finally find his salvation.