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

When the ceremony was officially over, Victor and I headed back to his parents’ house. He brought me to his room. 


I sat on the end of his bed, in nothing but a bathrobe. I combed my hair out with my fingers. It seemed kind of silly that we all got so dressed up just to destroy our clothing when we shifted. Now my hair was a tangled mess. 


Victor was in his bathroom. I heard water running in the tub and steam came from the door. I could smell something floral. He came out of the bathroom and held a hand out to me. 


“Come on, let's get cleaned up,” he offered. 


My cheeks burned as I let Victor lead me into the bathroom. There was a steaming hot bath covered in a thick foam of bubbles. He grabbed the shoulders of my bathrobe and tugged. 


“Don’t worry, I’m a gentleman. I’ll keep my eyes closed,” he said with a chuckle. 


Chapter 27: Marked