[Watty's 2022 Shortlist!] In the City of Eternity, Nika's life is one of decadence and indulgence-especially in the Eastern Zone's Ruby District, where alcohol flows freely, desires are fulfilled, and the immortal roam without fear. For years, Nika has thrived in this world, avoiding the city's brewing unrest. But when hunger grips the supernatural factions due to failing vending machines, a revolution sparks, threatening to tear the city apart. The City of Eternity is divided into zones-vampires rule the East, werewolves claim the West, while humans are confined to the Northern and Southern districts. At its centre, a corrupt government maintains fragile control, but their hold is slipping as the city edges toward chaos. Nika wants no part in the rebellion. He has seen it all before-he fought in the first revolution that destroyed Barewood and shaped the city into what it is today. But this time, he cannot escape his fate. Bound by an ancient prophecy known only to a select few, Nika's role in the coming storm is crucial. Despite his desire to remain in the shadows, Nika is drawn into the heart of the conflict, where old alliances crumble and dangerous enemies emerge. As tensions between vampires, werewolves, and humans rise, Nika must decide: will he embrace his dark destiny and fight for the survival of the city he calls home?

The price for peace comes with sacrifices. Animkii wasn't born to be Alpha--but his two older brothers were both killed when he was four. He also shouldn't have fallen in love with his best friend... because she wasn't his mate. Chloe realized she had a crush on her best friend when he turned eighteen and was being pressured by his parents to find his mate so he could take over the pack. Her dreams were crushed when he brings home his mate and changes everything. Then tragedy struck. Despite the window of opportunity, a rift had already formed between them that only grew with time. Because Chloe still had a mate out there somewhere... And she belonged with him. While an unknown force lurked along the edges, looking to tear down the powers that be from this weakened pack and claim it as his. [BOOK 3 OF THE CLAIM SERIES - EACH BOOK IN THIS SERIES CAN STAND ON ITS OWN. YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ 1 & 2] ---This is going to HURT before it gets better!--- ***TRIGGER WARNING*** MAY CONTAIN SCENES OF VIOLENCE & SEXUAL CONTENT THE CLAIM SERIES: BOOK 1: The Forgotten Claim BOOK 2: The Defiant Claim BOOK 3: The War Claim UPDATES: Tuesdays & Fridays 60% Complete

[i'll get to this in a wee bit but in the meantime, if you've read book 1 you know what's going on here and if you haven't read book 1, make sure you go and do this because this really is not a standalone book!]