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

It turns out, Valen was really good at being at being good. And I hated good Valen. 


Okay, so maybe hate was too strong of a word. But I have fantasized about different ways of murdering him at least two dozen times over the last two weeks.


He hasn’t touched me once! At least, not in the way that I wanted him to. 


Oh, he’d been frustratingly helpful in every way possible. Helping me to stand. Helping me to sit. Helping me to lie down and get up. His hand rested at the small of my back whenever we were walking as if he was afraid I would trip over air molecules.


Feeding me! Brushing a careful kiss across my forehead. Stroking my hair.


I was being tortured. Slowly and painfully. And I wasn't sure why.


I would have been worried that he didn't find me desirable anymore except every single night when he held me as we fell asleep, his desire was very evident. He just refused to act on them. 


Chapter 50: Being Good Is Overrated