Who could love a monster?

Lena asks herself this question after a freak encounter with a wolf leaves her bitten and transformed. It took no time once the symptoms hit for her to realize she was a danger. A killer.

So, ignoring her shattered heart, she leaves.
 
Leaves Los Angeles. Leaves Ice Hockey.

Leaves him, the one who taught her what it meant to love. Eason.
 
For the next five years, Lena did all she could to forget by starting a new life for herself in a little rural town. But, just as the moon rises, the past finds a way back. Eason, a star ice hockey player and owner of her heart, wants her back. And ushered with him comes an old crime tying them both together.
 
Lena knows she should push him away, it’s the only way to keep him safe.
 
Yet, through the turmoil of it all Lena can’t help but think that maybe ... being a monster isn’t that bad after all.

Howling Hearts Echoed on Ice is created by Cara TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Howling Hearts Echoed on Ice

The bravery I had last night quickly disappeared the moment I climbed into the car the next day. I knew I had to do this, for my own peace of mind, but I was scared. Even with Eason by my side, his hand resting warmly on mine, I was restless.


I glanced over at him, his profile so calm as he hummed along softly to a tune on the radio. I envied his ease. 


“You’re quiet,” he said, his eyes briefly flicking to mine before returning to the road.


“Just thinking,” I replied, forcing a smile. “It’s a lot to take in.”


He squeezed my hand gently. “I know. But we’re in this together, Lena. You and me. And…our baby.” His voice softened at the last word, and I felt a lump rise in my throat.


Our baby. I knew that Eason was trying to be optimistic, but I couldn’t shake off the fear that maybe, just maybe, our baby was… like me. A creature marked by fear and hunted by those who didn’t understand— it made my blood run cold.


Chapter 30: A Scar From The Past.