Tara Landon has never experienced love–even worse–she’s endured a lifetime of beatings. After reaching her breaking point, she decides to run away to start a new life without anyone pinning her down or holding her back. 

However, not far into her journey, she is intercepted by soon-to-be alpha Victor Bane, a brooding, mysterious, emerald-eyed man. The thought of him scares Tara as much as it arouses her. 

She doesn’t think much of the encounter until she learns that…oh, she’s destined to be Luna of Victor’s pack. The freedom she sought is quickly ripped away from her and she must make a decision: to accept or reject her fated mate.

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“I have you for a lifetime, Tara. I can be patient,” he relayed with an erotic moan.

He looked me in the eyes, as I gestured for him to unbutton my blouse. I whispered, “You might be patient, Victor. But, it isn’t polite to keep a woman waiting.”

“What will it take for you to say yes?” he asked lustfully.

“Something you can’t give.”

The Alpha and His Outlander Luna

The sensation was strange. I couldn’t put it into words even if I tried. 


I was aware of what was happening outside of my mind. I could even hear Tara’s panicked voice but I had no control over my body. I just sat on the floor staring at the bird hovering in front of me. Its eyes held me captive; I couldn’t move.


I felt Tara’s tugs but I couldn’t respond. The phoenix had me in a mind hold. These creatures were known for this. This was one of their many tricks along with the fact that they were nearly impossible to kill.


“Victor, can you hear me?” Her voice broke at the end which only made my chest squeeze.


I tried hard to fight the mental hold the phoenix had on me. The pressure on my skull intensified the harder I pushed back.


‘Foolish boy. Not even a fully fledged alpha yet. You think you can win against me.’ The voice of the bird echoed in my mind.


 “I won’t let you in,” I pushed back, “get out of my mind.”


Chapter 17: Wait, We’re Mates?!