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’d gone back and forth through a range of emotions in the first few moments of Valen’s departure.


Sadness. As much as I hadn’t wanted to, I had harbored some hope that against all odds, Valen would have believed me even if no one else had, but it had been clear by his parting words how he felt about the matter. It wasn’t as if it had been the first time his actions had hurt my feelings, but this one had surprisingly cut deeper than the rest.


Guilt. Maybe if I hadn't been so worried about him putting distance between us when I told him about his sister, we could have at least avoided her disappearance. Erik would still be Erik, and we would have to track him down and find out what he was after. But at least Bethany would be safe. So, his anger with my role in his sister’s disappearance wouldn't be completely unjustified. 


Chapter 39: Rescue Mission, Part 1