Ian Dawson, star Alpha of the Black Diamonds, humiliates Omega substitute Avi Adler after a lost game. Avi has loved Ian for three years, but on his coming-of-age day, the Blood Moon names him Ian's fated mate, and Ian rejects him publicly. Avi's wolf spirit weakens under a curse. Ian later realizes the scent he was drawn to was Avi's and chases him relentlessly. Ian's uncle and Avi's mother become partners, making them family. Avi transforms, refuses Ian's late confession, until only Ian's mark can save his life. After a brutal foul in a match, they finally confess in the medical room. Ian promises to be an Alpha only for Avi.
