Maelgwn, leader of a clutch of gargoyles in Durango, Colorado, only planned to be in Stone Ridge a few days to help a fellow gargoyles mate through laying their first egg. His plan to leave changes when he scents his mate in the hospital. He discovers his mate is Bobby Truman, a human who has no idea the paranormal world exists, even though a number of his friends are shifters. Maelgwn begins the arduous process of watching and waiting, searching for that perfect opportunity to make contact with his mate. Bobby Truman is tired of his boyfriend, Seths, abusive friends, especially when Seth doesnt do anything about their antics. The broken nose, compliments of Seths buddy Grant, is the final straw. When hes attacked by muggers and rescued by a mysterious stranger in the dark, Bobby hopes its the opportunity he needs to make a clean break from Seth. Even if it doesnt work out with Maelgwn, maybe Bobby can keep his new love interests attention long enough to prove to Seth they are really done. Bobby thinks its odd that Maelgwn wont come into the light, always meeting him after dark, but hes nowhere near prepared for the truth when it finally comes out. Can Maelgwn convince Bobby that the things that go bump in the night arent always bad and to take his place at Maelgwns side in a paranormal world? Even when that means uprooting his life and moving?