Protected by the Polar Bear

In the Aspen Ridge Pack: Mountain Rescue, Tessa and Ash find themselves unexpectedly close as Ash volunteers to be her security, despite Ash's internal struggle with unclaimed feelings for his mate, Tessa. Tessa hopes to accept their friendship, even as her emotions grow difficult to manage, while Ash grapples with whether to act on his feelings or keep her at a distance. Their story explores the tension between desire and duty, set against the backdrop of a close-knit pack of ex-military shifters.