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.

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Luna By Design

“Speak,” Valen instructed softly. Somehow it was worse than if he’d shouted. 


There were six of us seated in Valen’s office. Valen was sitting across from me. Lucas and Meredith were sitting to my left with Ezra and Liz to my right.


Liz was the one who had reported that Bethany was missing. She’d left a note for Liz explaining that this wasn’t her home, and she was leaving and wouldn't come back. With the note and everything else factoring in, it was more accurate to say she had run away than was missing. No one had said that out loud, however. 


The succinct order had been directed at me. For some reason, I was currently under scrutiny. If I could view everything logically, and someone in the group HAD to be guilty, I supposed I was the most likely suspect. But I couldn't be logical at all. 


I took a deep breath and attempted to sort through my thoughts. “I’ve been having dreams about a girl. Her name is Sunny.”


Chapter 37: Confessions