Ian McAllistor is a werewolf.  While roaming the woods in search of food and a good fight, he stumbles upon Douglas and Gray vacationing in the woods.  Ian gets the fight he craved with Douglas, but when Gray approaches and abruptly puts a stop to it, Ian wonders about the control Gray apparently holds over the huge wolf.  Gray invites Ian to stay for dinner and over the course of the meal Ian is well informed about the unique relationship Douglas and Gray share.  Ian has been on the defensive his whole life; first from three overbearing and aggressive sisters and then by trying to make his way on his own, so Gray's offer to play with both him and Douglas intrigues Ian enough to say yes.

Ian spends time with Gray and Douglas, but it’s not until he meets Khalid Diya al Din that Ian discovers his true self.  Through Khalid's mastery, Ian learns about acceptance, desire, and unconditional love.

Passion and emotion dominate the pages of Obedience Training.  What I liked most about this story was watching Ian grow, becoming comfortable and at peace with himself.  Mya writes it beautifully.  Gray and Douglas play a very important role in Ian’s life, but Ian really blossoms under Khalid's loving control.  Although admittedly it took me a while to get used to Khalid's golem form, I became as enamored with him as I was with Ian.