Vampires and werewolves are natural enemies. Therefore, Andre has no regrets about killing Raúl, the Alpha of the Wintermane pack, who plans to attack the Crimson Cathedral nightclub, revealing the presence of vampires to the human world. When Sand learns of his brother's murder, he debates seeking revenge because he hates Raúl, who backed their father when he forced Sand out of the pack for being gay. Then, he discovers that Estebe, the new Alpha, plans to continue Raúl's mission. Things come to a head when Sand, a bodyguard, escorts a client's daughter to the nightclub and the club's owner tells Andre to find out why Sand is there. Despite their differences, instant lust drives Andre into Sand's bed-but not before they agree to work together to stop Estebe. Can they successfully end Estebe's existence -- and survive? And, will their relationship stand a chance as lust turns to an attraction that defies the belief that they are supposed to be mortal enemies?

Unnatural Allies

“Only one way in,” Andre commented as they looked at what appeared to be a narrow valley surrounded on three sides by tall mountain peaks. A body of water, more a large pond than a lake, sat at the far end with a stream wending its way through the trees into the forest beyond the entrance to the valley.


“Exactly,” Sand replied. “I used to go there when I was young and wanted to escape my tormenters. Even as a child, my father made it clear I was unwelcome. At least he waited until I was old enough to fend for myself before…” He shook his head, glancing up when Andre moved to stand beside him and grip his shoulder. ::That’s the past,:: he whispered in Andre’s mind.


::It is,:: Andre replied. ::You had the strength to survive in spite of what he did to you.::


::I did, and I will, again. I…we have to, all of us. Otherwise, we’re in deep shit.::


::And we don’t want that,:: Andre replied. ::I have plans for the future. Dying is not one of them.::


Chapter 21