Encumbered

**not for readers under the age of 18**

Death. Solitude. Grief.

And one bright star in all that darkness.

Unfortunately for Nate, that guiding light fades when he discovers that Kristy—his fated mate—is related to the woman responsible for the death of one family member, and the incarceration of the other. He is faced with two choices: welcome her with open arms and ignore the family connection. Or turn her away, ruining the future they could have.

When the darkness in Nate's life bleeds into Kristy's, he spirals, destroying any chance of a HEA for them. Unless….

Can he get himself together in time to salvage what might have been?

111,000+ words of shifters, cars, heartache and much more.