Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter, constantly bullied and harassed. Her opportunity comes when she finds out she'll be attending the Moonlight Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mate. Whether it's fate or luck, Ava meets Lucas Westwood, the Alpha of rival pack at the ball, and finds out he is her fated mate. Their attraction is beautiful and intense and Ava thinks her life might finally change... until he rejects her.