While dealing with an impending vote that could see werewolves expelled from the city, Calla and Rhys must come to terms with their growing connection in the face of their families' heartless decision to mate Calla with another man. Calla Bardot, Luna of Sury's oldest pack, is working to mend the image of rival pack Apex after Apex's werewolves are accused of a series of crimes against humans. She expected the job to be challenging but never anticipated developing feelings for their sexy Alpha, Rhys Rawlings. Likewise, falling for the entitled Luna of his enemy pack wasn't exactly on Rhys's to-do list. As their forbidden romance grows, so do tensions between shifters and humans. When anti-werewolf sentiment reaches explosive levels, werewolves are threatened with a vote that could see them exiled from Sury. When Calla's best friend steps forward as a member of a werewolf hate group, Calla and Rhys quickly realize their situation is dire. A sinister force is at work, but is it coming from humans or werewolves? On the eve of an international werewolf tournament, with thousands of shifters set to descend upon a wary city, Rhys and Calla face another blow: their families have arranged a mating for Calla, and it's not to the man she's fallen in love with. Season 2 of Apex

He's the Alpha... but she's in charge. Rhys and Calla are the eldest children of rival city leaders. They have no reason to interact, until fate forces them together. When a member of Rhys's camp is filmed attacking an innocent person on land claimed by Calla's family, Calla is brought in to manage the PR disaster. Used to being the top dog, Rhys resents taking orders from an enemy, attractive though she may be. Rhys isn't just an obnoxious, billionaire playboy to Calla; he's one of her prime suspects. Not only is she convinced he's guilty of the attack, she also believes he kidnapped her best friend. They may hate each other, but as they're forced to work together and trust each other, their chemistry becomes undeniable. With heinous crimes continuing-all pointing towards Rhys and his family, it's not long until tensions in the city yield to violence. The only way they'll make it through safely is with each other's help. But if their families find out about their forbidden relationship, their jobs and social standing-and even Calla's life-will be at stake. Rhys must make the choice to defy his family... or risk Calla becoming their next victim. Season 1 of Apex WARNING: This story contains mature themes including violence and strong language that may not be suitable for some readers.

KC Blarez has been harassed, bullied, and picked on for as long as she could remember. When she moves away for three years, she returns with a special surprise for those jerks; she's smokin' hot, aggressive, and she's a werewolf. But when it's time for KC to find her mate, she thinks it must be a joke when her mate is the biggest bully of them all. And he just so happens to be the Alpha. Trailer- chapter 12

"You're in my territory now, princess, and you'll abide by my rules. Is that clear?" he whispered in my ear as he backed me against the wall, his hand slithering around my waist and pulling me closer to him. __________ Leading the largest, most feared werewolf pack in America wasn't easy. As the Alpha, Haden Pierce carried the strength of his pack on his shoulders since his father was attacked by rogues. At the age of 17, he was forced to build bonds, strengthen relationships, and create a pack aura that no one would dare challenge. He led by fear, but he also led by loyalty and a determination to protect his family at all costs. After the years passed, he had given up on finding his mate and planned out his future so his pack would remain strong from the rogues that threatened to bring them down. His hatred of rogues and what they stood for ran deep. That was until Zara Ferrari, his mate, crossed his lands. The very thing he despised - a rogue - was now his mate. And as much as he tried to fight, as much as he tried to resist, the fire between them was undeniable. Would he give in or will they both get burned? __________ IGNITE is a slow-burn but you'll enjoy passionate mates, possessive exes, reunited families, unexpected betrayals and so much more! If you love the heat and don't mind some suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter, click 'Start Reading' and enjoy ;) HIGHEST RANKINGS #2 in Werewolf of 200K stories #1 in Warriors of 47k stories #1 in Fire of 43.2k stories #47 in Enemies to Lovers of 85.2k stories #8 in Mates of 41.5 stories #1 in Black Writers of 373 stories #2 in Moon Goddess of 3.9k stories #27 in Rogue of 8k stories #3 in Rewrite of 5.3k stories #4 in Cliffhanger of 10.2 stories _____________________________________________________ Copyright © 2024 Ashleigh Reeds. All rights reserved. *** Rewritten version of the original book, Unwillingly, Unprotected Heart ***