Ruger is nothing special. He's the runt of his litter, the 'baby' and his littermates - especially his sole sister - never let him forget it. It only gets worse when their litter-mates are no longer there to provide a buffer between him and the cocky bully Layla. Winter's challenges help him find find his feet while his new role as big brother gives him some much needed self-worth. He cultivates close bonds with his younger siblings, the tightest surprisingly with the brother that shares Layla's mean streak. But when Cian starts sniffing around the daughter of a rival pack, Ruger will have to shake off his insecurities to keep his family from shattering forever.