As a beta in Wereduin society, Fern has no choice but to be mated when he comes of age. The ideal beta wereduin was subservient to their alpha, bears young, and knows their place in society. Fern isn't like that. Rather than become an extension of his alpha, Fern wants to play in his band, hang out with his friends, and stay himself. Now of age, Fern is to be placed in the Offering-an annual ceremony where alphas hunt and claim their beta mates. And...