The wolf inside Michael longs to protect his family, but will his longing for Elle be stronger?Trying to escape the life of a slave, Elle realises that she might have a chance when she witnesses a man pull himself from Death's door. His secret just might be her way to freedom.Michael Ashton is forced to leave his sea legs behind him and keep to shore in England with his brothers. He wants to settle the score once and for all and rid himself and his family of their enemy.But one woman can make him change course when she pushes herself into his life and attempts to blackmail him.