"Love destroyed people, it was but the persuasive mother of the devil himself. She would capture her victims, stick an arrow of love straight through their hearts and leave them broken, mattered messes with scars that could never heal." Eric had made a promise to himself, a childish contract of a sort, to never fall in love, to never fully give himself to anyone. He had fooled himself with thoughts of independence and self-importance. That he didn't need another's love to prove he meant something. Fooled by twisted misconceptions, he meets Teddy, a playful, sweet polar opposite of himself who teaches him that there's far more to love than shattered hearts and broken souls. This is an entry for Avylinn's treacherous contest.

Since River has been old enough to ask, his father has brain-washed into believing that he's unworthy of any sort of love. Especially from his long-awaited, fated mate. He has no future, just an awaited rejection and a continued life of abuse. All that gets him through his bruised life is when he allows his mind to wander to his other half. Even with thought of rejection, River holds nothing more dear than the dream of one day meeting his mate. Little does River know that one day he is going to be sold off into slavery with only that single thread of hope to hold him together. #17 in Werewolf #36 in Romance #13 in LGBT #8 in boyxboy Contemporary Reads Awards- 8/10/16 Brigades Awards- 11/10/16

Antonio Costa is the owner of a huge corporate business with a side job as well. Although his side job is being one of the top Mafia bosses in the world, he is also still a man. A man who loses his way as his world becomes to turn upside down when he meets 19 year old Alex Waters. With just the little amount they knew each other they fell in love. What happens when a terrible tragedy ends up with tasteful revenge. I DO NOT OWN ANY PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. I ONLY OWN THE CHARACTERS AND THIS STORY.