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

I bolted upright in bed, breath lodged in my throat and my heart pounding frighteningly. I yelped as the door to my room crashed open and Valen came to a stop abruptly, his eyes alert and scanning my room before coming to rest on me.


"What's wrong?" I asked, his sudden entrance immediately stemming my panic. 


Some of the tension drained from his shoulders at my question. With a surety that seemed as natural as breathing, he stalked over to my bed and eased down on one side, with his back against the headboard. 


I settled against his side and rested my head on his chest, his steady heartbeat serving to calm the rest of my frayed nerves. His arms banded around me securely. Somewhere along the way, we'd settled on this familiar routine whenever a nightmare woke me up.


I sighed contentedly. Even though I harbored overwhelming frustration about not understanding what these nightmares meant, when I was lying here in Valen’s arms, nothing else seemed to matter.


Chapter 29: Dreams