A blood-thirsty Alpha. A cursed beast. A slain pack. And the girl who's being hunted to pay for it all. Lucinda Raven's ex-lover, a controlling shifter Alpha, is determined to perform a sacred mating ritual that will bind them together forever. Knowing nothing will keep him from carrying out his ruthless plan, Lucinda risks her life to seek refuge with another pack. Caiden Moone, cursed Alpha of the Blood Moone Pack, has a tortured history that haunts him daily. So when the arrival of this alluring nomad presents him a chance at redemption, he invites her to stay, despite the danger it poses to the entire pack. But as Caiden and Lucinda grow closer, the pair are forced to face the events of her dark past. Either Caiden's pack is next to be slain...or Lucinda must submit herself to a lifetime of breeding with a monster. Now they both must determine how far they are willing to go and what sacrifices they are willing to make. ©Missy De Graff 2017 | Inkitt ©Missy De Graff 2023 | Stone Phoenix Press ***Previously a FEATURED Wattpad story*** ***Previously titled: DEFINING LOVE***

When Aria's father sells her to a stranger from the north, she never expects to be cherished like a daughter. To live in a castle, showered with every luxury. Her sumptuous new life is every young girl's dream. But as Aria grows older she can no longer deny the mystery and strangeness of her beloved foster family. Especially the Greyback men. Nor can she ignore the dark menace of the woods beyond the castle. Aria is determined to unravel their secrets. Above all, those of Lucian Greyback, the enigmatic and unsettling man to whom she is betrothed. When her curiosity gets the better of her, Aria is compelled to venture into the forest and discover the truth. But beneath flesh and blood lies a beastly legacy. And a birthright she could never imagine. If you enjoyed the gothic, captivating world of mystery in Jane Eyre (but need a little more bite), you will love the suspenseful and alluring secrets of Aria's journey in this book. Cover designed by @JeanineCroft Copyright © 2015 by Jeanine Croft