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

Time seemed to slow as I watched the doorknob turn fully, and with a final push, the door burst open. I braced myself as Eaosn rushed in, expecting to see horror engraved across his beautiful features, expecting him to run away in fear as soon as he witnessed what was going on.


Instead, he knelt beside me, placing a gentle hand on my shoulder. “Lena, what’s wrong?” he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern. “Why did you suddenly leave the party?”


I was afraid to look into his eyes, but also, I was confused. Shouldn’t he be running away? I stared at my hands. The claws were gone, and although I still felt drained, every primal urge had disappeared. It left me thinking if I’d indeed imagined it all.


“I… I’m not feeling well,” I managed to croak, still avoiding his gaze.


Eason’s brow furrowed with worry. “Let me help you. Do you need some water? Medicine?” He started to stand, ready to fetch whatever I needed.


Chapter 5: Lost in the Moonlight.