3.75 Stars

I liked this one. There are a number of storylines that are running here and I enjoyed that not one was just written off as a quick fix and not all was wrapped up in the HEA bow at the end. The guys are happy in a way that works for them, they both know how the other feels even if they are not open with the outside world. 

Zach's alcoholism was one of these storylines. It wasn't just dealt with at the start and then miraculously disappear due to his being a werewolf. He is constantly struggling with the need and want to drink and throughout the book. 

Also the power imbalance between Aaron and Zach was another. This could have been thought of once and then never mentioned again once they were together but a lot like Zach's alcoholism it is constantly on Aaron's mind in every interaction with Zach so he ever vigilant not to use his power against him. I thought at the start that the author may have been writing herself into a corner here but it was handled in a way that worked for me. 

I also liked the way that while Aaron knew what needed to be done both politically and for the good of the wolves in general when it came down to it, it wasn't that black and white and he struggled with going through with the plan. 

I think Zach had the best character arc here. His growth from frightened teen to confident man was great to witness.