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A young, good‑looking apprentice, poised to ascend as the alpha male of his family’s pack, struggles to assert his worth when Professor Irene Conridge dismisses him entirely. As sinister foes rise from the woodlands, the apprentice must shield the professor, who is now staying at his house—situations that bring their worlds of werewolves, wolves, and vampires dangerously close.
The story blends romance, paranormal intrigue, and the complex dynamics of pack loyalty with a tense struggle for survival and belonging in a world where shapeshifting powers shape every decision.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Shelly Laurenston
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