He walked away once. He won't make that mistake again. Annabelle Jackson has no time for Christmas cheer. Not since Gabriel Montagne-her once-in-a-lifetime love-vanished under the glittering lights of Paris three years ago. No man since has ever stirred her magic or her heart. Now, she pours her energy into her family, her career, and the San Francisco Bayside coven she's destined to lead. But when Gabriel walks back into her life, the holiday becomes anything but merry. As head of security for the powerful Langeais wolf pack, Gabriel had no choice but to leave. But walking away from his mate is a regret he's carried every day since. Now fate-and a mutual enemy-bring them back together on a mission neither can ignore. With tensions rising in the coven and whispers questioning Annabelle's right to rule, working with Gabriel is her only option. But can she trust the man who once broke her heart? This Christmas, the stakes are higher than ever. Love, legacy, and the future of the supernatural world hang in the balance-and Gabriel isn't going anywhere.