Author Note: This book takes place before and during Damaged, it can be read before, but I strongly urge that this be read AFTER Damaged. (this isn't a gimmick or anything, the way the story is set it does do spoilers for Damaged) Xavier is set to protect the dying races. As a fierce gargoyle warrior, he isn't meant to love deeply.Drake is the last of his kind, and survival isn't easy.Xavier recognizes Drake as his true mate the first time they meet...