Authors Notes: First of all don't own and this is the disclaimer stating that. Second of all I blame this entirely on reading Keira Marcos' fantastic series: Sentinels of Atlantis.

Brian O'Conner had been the FBI's dream candidate for the undercover role in the truck jacking case. Bilkins had searched the FBI and Police databases to find this man. Therefore, Bilkins had no problem with bullying the LAPD into cooperating. Brian had a Juvie record for racing and boosting cars, which meant he could blend in with the racing scene. As an added bonus, O'Conner was also a strong – unbound – Alpha Sentinel. Bilkins liked the fact that the records also indicated that he'd not found his guide, nor even sought his guide.

The records and attached files from the Sentinel - Guide centre suggested that they were just as confused as others. It was practically unheard of for an Alpha Sentinel to be able to function without a guide, and never had there been an unbound Sentinel, who could use their gift like Brian could.

It was no secret that Bilkins wasn't fond of Sentinels or Guides. Therefore, the FBI agents had picked up on Bilkins attitude and treated Brian like crap, which was yet another reason why the FBI and LAPD were not playing well with each other. Whilst Bilkins was not fond of Sentinels, he was more than willing to pretend to play nicely with Brian in order to get the results he wanted.

The root of Bilkins anger stemmed from the special laws that had been passed for Sentinels and Guides. In Bilkins mind, they deserved no special treatment - in the end, his attitude would see the case unravel around his ears. As far as Bilkins was concerned, he was after only one guy - Dominic Toretto.

Toretto was an ex-convict who, as far as Bilkins was concerned, should still be behind bars. The only reason he wasn't behind bars was because he'd come online as a guide during his second year at Lompoc.

Early on in the case, Bilkins had made an executive decision to not give O'Conner the information that Toretto was a guide. Tanner had told Bilkins flat out that he was being stupid and that he wanted his objection on record. Tanner told him that he wanted the objection on record so he wouldn't be in the shit when this whole op went up in smoke.

So Brian O'Conner went undercover and used the files to study Toretto and his whole gang of known associates. He read about, Mia, the sister who was in college. Then there was Letty, the possible girlfriend; she'd been spotted with Toretto but surveillance suggested that the relationship blew hot and cold. That left the Three Amigos – Leon, Vince and Jesse. The files and records had very little on Jesse or Leon. Tellingly, the only records could be found for Toretto's best friend, Vince, which suggested that he is a loyal friend with a short fuse.

What Bilkins had omitted was that Toretto was an Alpha Guide who looked more like a Sentinel. Toretto had remained latent until an incident had occurred in Lompoc. His cell had been invaded by a gang because his cellmate had mouthed off to the wrong guy in the prison yard. The aftermath had not been pretty for the gang, and it was clear that Toretto had come online and reacted to his territory being invaded. The Guide employed by the Prison had managed to help Toretto rebuild his shields. The guide had told him that he was far too powerful and would need to seek his Sentinel. The news had not thrilled Dominic, he'd long since decided not to be beholden to anyone. At the time, Dominic had figured that it was just one more shitty thing for him to deal with inside. The Screws didn't care about his ability to shield as they tossed him into general pop.

Well, it turns out that that had been a stupid mistake. Once the Guide who'd helped him found out - he'd thrown a shit fit.

The warden had moved him to isolation which helped him support his shields once they weren't under constant attack. Lompoc was not equipped to handle Guides or Sentinels, but before the Warden could transfer him the Centre had interceded.

The Guide Lawyer had argued successfully about extenuating circumstances. Toretto had somehow missed being identified as a Guide. She'd made a valid argument that subconsciously Toretto had managed by balancing his senses on his family. So when his father had died, tragically ripped from his family so suddenly, well, that would be enough to make any Guide or Sentinel snap. As a two for one she also handed in the Guide's report, the one who'd treated him in prison, who wrote that his treatment at the hands of the prison staff bordered on the inhumane.

The Justice Department seeing which way the wind was blowing, and wanting to avoid a confrontation with the Sentinel-Guide Centre started negotiations. The upshot being that reparations were made, Dominic was released having served his time. The attempted murder conviction was changed to aggravated assault and he was free to go back to his 'family'.

Upon his release, his family had partied but his reunion with Letty was bittersweet. Sadly, whilst they carried great affection Dominic knew in his heart that if he met his Sentinel then he wouldn't be able to remain faithful. He didn't want to bond but he'd learnt a bit about his Sentinel. His Sentinel's spirit guide had visited him when he was at his lowest; the animal was an Arctic wolf that possessed the most amazing blue eyes.

What Letty did do for Dom, though, was keep all the race bunnies away. Dom loved to race – and win – because it was one of the few times where he could find true peace. What he really hated though was what happened after the win. The race bunnies battered his shields and he hated how they made him feel.

The group had splintered and Dominic needed to find something to bring them together. He was smart and used their love of cars. One day, Vince had come back and suggested it. Initially, he had been reluctant but when Dom realised that he and Letty would do it anyway, he became involved.

The only problem was that one jacking became two and then two more. It was at times like this that he could almost find relief about not finding his Sentinel - it would lead to unnecessary complications.

Of course, not long after, he started to find a smell that clung to Mia. It was beginning to drive him insane. Mia seemed happier but had not mentioned a new guy. Dominic was becoming frustrated and he could see only one solution: tomorrow he would go to the store and see who it was.

It never occurred to him that it might be his Sentinel. While he might resist, he'd know those eyes anywhere. After all, they belonged to a wolf that would visit him on occasion.

Authors Note 2: So this is to say sorry for the delay to Divergent Path. It should be noted if people like the story I have two-thirds of the bonding chapter (Read Smut) which I hope to post at the weekend once my work schedule lets me finish writing them :(

So who wants more?