On the first Full moon of March, when the moon is at its highest peak, all unmated shifters must run into the woods from the Maverick and Sweetwater packs in search of a mate. Shifters chase down their fated mate and claim them under the moonlight.

For Asa, the run is the day he has been looking forward to all of his life. He is excited to be mated until an unfortunate encounter at the edge of the woods pushes him into peril. His life has turned upside down as he faces something he never thought he would, an injury and two shifters who want him. 

Chris didn't look forward to the run. As his last run, thankfully, he could finally melt back into obscurity. He just wants to make sure he gets out of the woods, unattached, and gets on with his life until he catches a light Lilac scent. Suddenly, he finds himself falling head over heels for his mate. His only goal now is to protect Asa, no matter what. 

The Chase is created by Ta'rah Kindle, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

THE CHASE

Asa turned on Chris, trying to understand what he just did. 


“What happened? Why are you so angry?” Asa asked and Chris stalked up to Asa, pressing a rough kiss into his mouth. 


Chris’ fangs nicked Asa’s bottom lip, still elongated in anger. 


Asa pushed him away, wiping away the small dribble of blood. 


“What is going on?” He asked, the confusion taking over and Chris pushed out a breath through his teeth. 


His strong jaw seemed exaggerated from how hard he clenched his teeth and his curls laid misplaced on his head. 


“Let’s just get home, alright,” He said, grabbing Asa’s wrists and dragging him all the way back to their home. 


Asa pushed away from him as they got to the home, ripping his wrist out of Chris’ grip. 


“Why won’t you tell me what happened? Where did Alpha Len go?” Asa asked and Chris growled at him. 


“Don’t call him that! He’s not your alpha,” He spat out and Asa laughed. 


Chapter 36: Naïveté is a Poison