In the realm of Eshe, Shifters and Vampires do not mix and are governed by the Sila Treaty that maintains peace between the two breeds. 

But why is the blood of the new Shifter Alpha Lycus calling to Vampire King Salvatore Ryss? And what does this mean for the two of them and their world?

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“What the...!”

My hand silenced his mouth. He tried to fight, but I exerted so much strength that he gasped. “Stop struggling, it's useless," I whispered in his ear.

Our bodies pressed together had the same effect as the first time we met. He froze when I rubbed myself against him. I affected him as much as he affected me. This was good news for me. I was not in this predicament alone. I convinced myself.

“What brings the Alpha King Lycus to my territory?” I asked. “I think it's very bold of you to enter the coven like that.”

Fate has other plans for the two immortal leaders.

Forbidden Mates is created by Anna Baibe, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Forbidden Mates

I took a step forward and Markus Ahren staggered backward amidst the shocked expression of everyone in the room. I had taken a gamble and knew that Markus Ahren could smell the scent of Anthora in my blood. I wanted him to know that shifter blood had not killed me. Borderline mental was Alpha Lycus's plan. This way everyone would be afraid and a diversion would have been created.


“Not possible,” he kept muttering. “How are you still alive?”


I laughed maniacally. “I am not easy to kill. I will not drop down dead anytime soon,” I seethed as I turned to look at Leonardo.


A coven council member walked over to Leonardo and whispered something in his ear. Leonardo nodded and then the coven council member spoke up. “The coven is aware of the fact that someone tried to poison our king with shifter blood.”


“Since when do we discuss matters of the coven in public?” Tristan was quick to ask the elder.


Chapter 32: Secret Army