Argenti agent Darren Sumner spent fifteen years hunting werewolves, but one night of betrayal sent him from his family of assassins into the arms of werewolf Aden Richter. Neither can deny their passion nor their hunger for the other, but as Darren tries to find his place in this new world, he wonders whether desire can be enough.<br><br>Rumors of an upcoming power struggle between the packs in Washington, DC, bring the question of Darren's role to the forefront. Is he Aden's partner and a leader of the pack? Or is he nothing more than Aden's boytoy, placed outside his family? Darren struggles to prove himself as the tensions between the packs mount and Aden's ex-lover puts a plan of vengeance into action.

On the Ragged Edge of the World

“So this is the inner sanctum.” Leo prowled around the edge of the room, fingertips skimming along wooden window sills, steps deceptively long for his height. “Funny, but I didn’t figure you for so rustic.”


“It’s all appearances.” Like keeping his seat and letting Leo roam. He knew Leo was scenting the place out. He wasn’t worried about anything untoward happening. “How’s the Hill?”


Leo made a face. “Talking about appearances.”


“We could talk about yours instead.”


“And secret summit meetings among pack leaders.” Leo shot him a grin. “That’s not boring.”


Aden stretched his arm across the back of the couch, resting his ankle on his knee. “Nice try. But I’m not telling you before the others get here.”


Chapter 29