{"product_id":"garretson-paperback","title":"Garretson - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompromises are necessary, even between mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Chris told his friend that he didn't want a mate, he didn't expect to meet his mate anytime soon. But here he is, a human mate to a Vila, and he's not sure what to do about it. He might not have wanted a mate, but he has one now, and being Gary's only chance at bonded happiness is a heavy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary only ever wanted to be safe. After losing his clan and being on the run for years, he's found a place to call home, but nightmares plague him. When he meets Chris, he's delighted to have found his mate, but Chris is human and a hunter. Gary has already lost everyone he loves-can he bear to be with Chris when Chris has no plans to stop hunting Kudlaks?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Chris have to choose between what he feels is his duty and his mate? Or can Gary accept the way his mate willingly puts himself in danger?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68359370440927,"sku":"9781487441692","price":10.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/419jb1ocF69781487441692.webp?v=1793566298","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/garretson-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}