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

Darren barely finished the thought before fists began pounding on the door. Darren expected Enzo’s voice, not the lighter, higher tones of a woman. “Aden? What the fuck are you doing in there? You should be out hunting down the piece of shit that killed my husband.”14


Darren knew before Aden even opened the door that Marita wasn’t alone. He could hear the other wolves shuffling behind her, pushing against the door, growling softly in their frustration and bloodlust. His spine stiffened in an automatic reaction. That many angry wolves nearby, and he wanted to fight. He forced himself to relax, though. The last thing anybody needed was more tension in the room. He needed to remain calm, focus on Leo’s injuries, and let Aden handle his pack. Darren was sure they would listen to their alpha.


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