In a desolate land, where time has erased all signs of civilization, lies the ancient ruins of a forgotten city. Whispers of an indescribable horror have deterred all but the bravest souls from entering. Driven by curiosity, a young scholar named Jonathan ventures into the ruins and stumbles upon an eerie chamber adorned with cryptic symbols. As he approaches an ancient stone altar, darkness encroaches, and he hears a chilling whisper of forgotten gods and forbidden knowledge. A grotesque figure emerges, overpowering Jonathan with a sense of cosmic insignificance. His mind succumbs to madness as the figure's touch engulfs him in pain, leaving the secrets of the ruins forever lost and an ancient evil awaiting its time to rise again.

[highest ranking #80 in werewolf] "I can't handle this anymore Elijah." I said angrily as tears run down my cheeks. He looked at me with pity swirling in the rich brown orbs he calls eyes "I know it's not fair to you. For that I'm truly sorry." I laugh bitterly "You're right, it's not fair. I'm not rejected, just unwanted." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Raine Andrews wanted was a mate. She wanted a mate to love her and make her feel wanted. And when she turns 17 she gets her mate. Soon to be beta Elijah Woods. He's a great guy. He's loyal to his pack, straight A student, and a very hard worker. He sounds like the perfect mate right? Raine thought so too, but there's just one problem... He doesn't want her.

When pushed to the edge of insanity, when staring into the abyss, it is unthinkable to find hope or destiny. Yet, one young man may have found a deeper understanding through his suffering.