Duty required she choose one life mate. Her heart wants all three. Mikayla knew this day was coming. News has come down from the planetary elders--now that she's twenty-five, the law requires she pick her lifemate. She may be the planetary secretary, but when it comes to trying out potential mates, she's inexperienced and nervous. She only needs one man with whom she can trust her life. Luckily she knows three--all friends since childhood. Even if they're not thrilled to be her potential lifemate, it's the only way she can get through this process. Mikayla couldn't be more wrong about Cedric, Kyle, and Brett. They're eager, yet resentful about the situation. Each one would kill to claim her, but they're not too happy about having to risk their friendship to win her love. Yet, one by one, they set out to do just that. Mikayla is stunned to learn all three men drive her mad with desire--and make her feel cherished. Loved. Choosing one seems impossible, until the one man she doesn't want forces her hand...