This 2nd book is much more intense and all consuming as the first one. Mason was not liked by many in the first book even Nikolai, his father, treated him poorly. But we learn more about him and his gruff exterior. Vasil, his best friend, is the only one who can tame him. If that’s even possible. Through all the trials this book throws at them they do manage to find their HEA. I listened to this and Kirt Graves knocks it our of the park! I love his voice!!!