Keeper Of A Panther by Jennifer Snyder

His panther craves a mate, but he never expected it to be her. She’s younger than him and a fiercely protective tribe member’s sister. Will obstacles stand in the way of love?
Lorenzo Masri, the last unpaired member of the Ashen Tribe, feels his panther growing restless. Isolated and yearning for his fated mate, he never expected to find her in a young server at the local diner.
Mia Doyle is determined to prove she can stand on her own, juggling work and life’s pressures. But when a handsome stranger walks into the diner and flips her world upside down, things get complicated—especially when she learns he’s her brother’s close friend.
As Lorenzo and Mia’s connection deepens, an old enemy resurfaces, targeting Mia and threatening their bond. Forced to reveal his true nature, Lorenzo takes drastic measures to save her life. Can Mia embrace the truth about shifters, or will it destroy their chance at love?