The Swan’s Mate by Sophie Stern

He’s bitter… She’s hopeful… They’re both scared of what might happen…

Malcolm doesn’t like relationships. They’re messy and complicated, and he doesn’t have time for complicated. His life is fine, ordinary, until Cordelia moves in next door. Then everything changes. She’s running from something, and Malcolm is determined to find out what. The shifter shouldn’t be all on her own to face her demons. Not when her mate is right next door…

**Previously published as “Be My Swan,” this story has been revised and expanded.