In the captivating world of Aether's Claim, May Bard, a young werewolf, is thrust into a whirlwind of unexpected twists and heart-wrenching choices. As she stands on the precipice of receiving an award for her Warrior training, May's life takes an unforeseen turn when she captures the attention of Ares, the future Alpha of her pack. Their connection is instantaneous, and they soon discover that they are mates, destined to be bound by the Moon's decree. However, their happiness is shattered when Alpha Warren, Ares' father, intervenes and reveals that Ares is betrothed to another Alpha's daughter as a means to prevent a devastating war.

Devastated by this revelation, May finds solace and unexpected comfort in the enigmatic Alpha Aether, who hails from a visiting pack. Aether awakens a passionate connection within May, leaving her torn between her true but seemingly unattainable mate, Ares, and the charismatic allure of Aether. Faced with an impossible choice, May's heart is torn between the path her wolf instinctively longs for and the desires of her heart.

As May navigates the complexities of her emotions, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and conflicting loyalties. Forbidden encounters and hidden revelations further complicate her journey, pushing her towards a life-altering decision that could change everything. 

May's Enigma

I stood with Aether in front of the door to his home in the pack, my face still damp with the fresh tears that would not stop falling. I was contemplating the reason I was going to explain to my mother to why I was crying and where I had been, when Aether, yet again, became my saving grace. 


"You're still hysterical, do you want to come in?" He said, his gruff voice interrupting my quiet sobs. 


I didn't say no, but shuffled in behind him, wiping away my tears for what felt like the thousandth time. I kept replaying the moment inside my head; seeing Ares kissing Riven, or maybe it was Riven kissing Ares, maybe if I had stayed and watched a little longer, he would have pushed her away and scolded her. Maybe she came onto him and- 


"May." Aether said, cutting my thoughts off. 


He was looking down at me, concern etched onto his face. 


"You're shivering. I'll go get you something warmer." He muttered. 


Chapter 15