title: Derek's Treasure
author: Stevens, Melissa
description: More than twenty years in an arranged marriage taught Laurelynn not to ask for anything or expect anything but struggles. Now, Laurelynn is thrilled to be away from her ex-husband and have relationships with her children and grandchildren. Afraid to even think about more, she's making the best of what's life's handed her. Derek has heard all his life that there's a mate out there for him somewhere, but after looking for years, he's given up. The last thing he expected was the meek, subdued woman visiting his clan leaders to set off his instincts like no one else ever had. The hard part will be convincing her. He knows he'll have to take his time to convince herWhen Laurelynn's ex shows up and decides to get back what he's lost, namely her, Derek is forced to move faster than he wanted in order to rescue Laurelynn. But will she believe him or the man she's known for years?