For 15 years Maria Devane has been desperately, passionately in love
with Dante Romano. But despite loving him with all of her heart and
soul, Maria knows that Dante can never give all of himself back--at
least not all the time. Every month, Dante shifts shape, becoming a wild
animal. During those times, he wanders far and wide, leaving Maria
alone. He can't choose when he shifts; the transition is often abrupt
and, as he gets older, the time he spends in human form is gradually
decreasing. But Maria, who loves him without hesitation, wouldn't trade
their unusual relationship for anything.
Since the beginning, she has kept his secret, knowing that their love is
worth the danger. But when a string of brutal attacks occur in local
parks during the times when Dante is in animal form, Maria is forced to
consider whether the lies she's been telling about her life have turned
into lies she's telling herself.