Shifter politics have never been Gray Hunter's thing. Now he has no choice but to embrace them because representatives of almost every shifter pack in the state of Florida-that's wolves, alligators, snakes, and sharks for the curious-are gathering in the Everglades to talk about the future of pack politics. Gray only wants to form a council for his former pack, then walk away. He just needs to survive one week to make it happen-or so he hopes. He won't be embarking on the biggest adventure of his life alone. Hali Waverly knows nothing about pack politics. She's gung-ho to help her fiancé, however, so when Gray suggests she tag along, she's more than happy to offer her emotional and magical support. The only problem is nobody wants a witch involved with pack business. When the wife of one of the pack elders shows up dead, Hali and Gray have an even bigger problem to deal with. If one pack is responsible for the death of a member of another, it means war. If somebody within the pack killed her, then it's a different sort of battle entirely. All Hali wants is for Gray to get the peace he deserves. That might not be in the cards. Pack antics, murder, and past alliances are about to collide in fiery fashion. Who will live to tell the tale?