Seven years ago, Valen Linus became the youngest Alpha in Linus Pack's history by killing his father. Feared by many, he’s seen as one of the most ruthless and calculative leaders in Wolfen society. 

Many see him as power-hungry, but Valen’s only concern is protecting his family, strengthening his pack, and solving a 2-year-old mystery that could ruin everything he’s built. He has a lot on his plate, and the last thing he needs is an unwanted mate, but fate seems to have other plans.

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“If I get in that bed, Zira, it won’t be to comfort you,” Valen warned gruffly.

I was sure he meant it as a warning, but he couldn’t be more mistaken. My eyes lingered on the lines of ink swirling across his chest before returning my eyes to his dark, silver gaze.

“I don’t need you to comfort me.”

No. Tonight I needed something different altogether.

Luna by Design was created by R.S. Whytelove, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Luna By Design

Apparently getting kissed was very hard if one of the two people required was absent. 


Normally I would assume Valen had gone back to deliberately avoiding me, but after what happened a few nights ago, I wasn't so sure.


Ezra had stopped by the packhouse on his way to training this morning to let me know Valen and a few of his soldiers had gone to visit a neighboring pack that had requested their assistance with poachers.


I wasn’t upset that he was gone and likely would be for the rest of the day. I knew Alphas had many different responsibilities within and outside their pack, but I was a bit disappointed that Valen hadn't seen the need to tell me about anything concerning the pack. 


I knew he didn't accept me as his mate. He might have accepted my story as the truth and he hasn't once contradicted me when I'd introduced myself as his mate. He also didn't seem bothered that his pack had welcomed me accordingly.


But he'd also never said the words himself. 


Chapter 15: I Didn't See Anything