Bella must overcome her trust issues stemming from her abusive ex.
A wolf shifter who runs a ranch, described as a "big softie with a heart of gold" despite his "outspoken cowboy" demeanor. He has known Bella is his fated mate for some time and has been pursuing her.
A human woman who moved to Hadley, Idaho, to start a new life and escape her abusive ex-husband. She owns a local cafe called "Bella's Beanery" and is initially resistant to Zane’s advances.
Zane fits the protective alpha trope but is characterized by his softness and kindness toward Bella and Emma.
