A weary and aging publisher, Will Randall, finds his life in a downward spiral as he struggles with professional challenges and a sense of obsolescence. After being bitten by a wolf in Vermont, he experiences a strange rejuvenation, showing enhanced senses and a restored vitality that begin to edge into something more primal and fierce. As his newfound energy invigorates his work life, it also introduces a strain of aggression that he struggles to comprehend and control. This transformation breathes new life into his failing career and gives him the edge to outmaneuver his ruthless protégé who is angling for his job.

Meanwhile, Will's personal life becomes increasingly complicated when he forms a connection with the daughter of his billionaire boss, Laura Alden. As their relationship deepens amidst the chaos of his changes, Will grapples with the nature of the creature he is becoming. Suspicions mount, and a series of violent events unfold, drawing Will and Laura closer together in a quest to understand and confront the dark and animalistic side of his new identity. The allure of his transformation is shadowed by the dangerous implications it has for his humanity and the lives of those around him.