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

While August looked over the floor plans with Enzo—her body tense for fight or flight—Darren cornered Aden in the bedroom.


“I think we better work out the logistics now,” Darren said.


Dark shadows made Aden look gaunt. Out of the company of the others, he held himself more stiffly, slower to move. “I know you want to kill Oliver. I can’t let you.”


“You have to let me. You’re still hurt. And he’s expecting you.”


“Because I’m the reason Domingo is dead. And why Nick is gone. Marita was right about that.” He sagged against the edge of the bed, rubbing at his eyes. “Shit, Darren, this is such a fucking mess.”


“No, Marita was lashing out in her grief. Not surprising, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay any attention to her.” Darren settled beside him, resting a hand on Aden’s thigh. “I know it seems like everything’s a fucking mess, but I can fix it. For you. For the pack. And you can focus on getting Nick to safety.”


Chapter 62