When alpha wolf Lakota Longtree sees a grizzly stalking a young woman in the Alaskan wilderness, he intervenes just in time. But the beast is no ordinary bear. He is a shifter of a different clan, an ancient enemy of Lakota's people, and will not be satisfied until he has tracked down and killed this woman. Lakota's only choice is to make the frightened woman a member of his pack, but that will mean teaching the headstrong newcomer that an alpha expects to be obeyed. Carly Fowler has never put much stock in myths and legends, but after the ruggedly handsome savior transforms into a wolf before her eyes, she is forced to accept that what he says is true. There is a terrifying creature hunting her and Lakota and his pack can keep her safe, but that will mean submitting to a stern, dominant alpha who will not tolerate disobedience. Lakota gives Carly no time to ponder her situation, nor does he give her a choice in the matter. She will live with him until he is sure she is no longer in danger, and during that time she will do as she is told or face the consequences. It isn't long before Carly's defiant attitude earns her a painful, embarrassing spanking over Lakota's knee, but despite her fury at being punished in such a fashion she cannot help yearning for him to take her hard and thoroughly. Over the coming days, Lakota takes on the role of Carly's firm but loving daddy, providing the structure and discipline she requires to adjust to her new life. But when their need for one another become overwhelming and Lakota claims Carly as his mate, will their bond end up tearing his pack apart?