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 didn’t know how far he ran. He only knew that his lungs weren’t burning and his legs were still pumping at full force when Aden landed on his back. Darren didn’t even have the chance to put a hand up to catch himself. He slammed to the ground, the grass barely cushioning his fall. The air was forced out of his lungs, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t catch his wind again. But all of that seemed inconsequential compared to the weight of Aden on his back.


In one way, it was entirely familiar. Aden’s weight on his back was a common, and welcome, occurrence. But in another way, it was very strange. Aden’s breath was hot against his damp neck, and his huge paw rested between Darren’s shoulder blades, holding him to the ground. He felt the hint of Aden’s claws pressing into his shirt. He couldn’t do anything except remain utterly still.


Chapter 73