Soul by Susi Hawke

Long buried by time, with treasures unknown… Under deep ocean waters lies the mate to the stone.

Toby is an alpha bear—an awkward, clumsy, fumbling marshmallow of a guy who always has the best intentions. Everyone teases him and jokes about how the walls hate him and the floors hold grudges, but the teasing and occasional bruises or broken bones don’t bother him, as long as he has his best friend Aaron at his side.

Patient, kind omega Aaron is from a legacy line whose gifts have died out. He doesn’t mind being one of the few members of the pack with no real psychic gifts. He has a more important job anyway—keeping his buddy Toby from hurting himself or being the object of derision.

When they suddenly realize they’re fated mates, the two are beyond thrilled to claim each other… until the claiming bite is put on hold due to an unforeseen snafu. They don’t mind waiting because they don’t need a mark to show the depth of feeling the lies between them.

With the respect that only a long-time friendship can bring, the couple works to prove that love will win… all while working to solve the final clue that will end the goddess’ quest and mark a new beginning for their world. Oh, and they also need to take out an evil goddess, but that shouldn’t be too hard, right?