Cira, the second daughter of a merchant family, always tried to stay out of the way, not wanting to draw any attention to herself. Her only dream was to become a healer for their city.
One day it all came crashing down on her when her sister Tarian informed the family she was pregnant, now unable to become a King's Candidate.
The position was already paid for, so her power-driven mother's eyes immediately fell on her, and she was swooped up and thrust into an unwanted position that made her head spin. Sit straight, do not carry that too close to your body, don't serve on the left, hold your chin up, and don't forget to smile.
All in preparation for the new King to select his new bride and Queen for his kingdom.
No one knew all the different things she may have to do to beat out all the other Candidates that were going to be there as well. All they had to go on was the stories and rumors of past Selections.
Two hundred young women would be poked, prodded, and pranced about this new mysterious hidden King for his Selection. Even if she was not picked, if she presented well, it was an opportunity for a Lord, or a Baron, to take her on and elevate her family's status and position within the court. It could open doors for her to become a healer, a priestess... the possibilities are countless. In contrast, one wrong move could humiliate her family and cause shame to be brought upon them all.
No pressure...
****COMPLETED****
"You're driving me crazy," I growled, dropping my hand down to her waist then around to her lower back, sucking her earlobe into my mouth and dragging my teeth along it.
She groaned and dropped her head back against the wall. Her sounds were intoxicating. I could smell how much she was responding to me and it brought my need for her out even more. I cupped her cheek and brought my lips over to hers, just barely brushing against them.
"Addie," I whispered against her mouth, threading my hand through her hair.
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Addie has been abducted and thrown into the supernatural world. She discovers vampires have kidnapped her to manipulate an Alpha werewolf. Not just any werewolf, her mate. Or so the guy in the cell next to her says. Problem is, they've underestimated her because she's human. She's going to show them how much damage a human can do.
Alpha Xander's past comes back to haunt him and his Beta has been missing for two days. Xander is finally contacted and offered a deal: his life for his Beta's and the mate he has yet to meet. He's been waiting his whole life to meet his mate and will do anything to keep her safe. Except she doesn't need as much help as he thought she might.
#2 in pack on 5/22
#1 in mates 6/22
WARNING
This is an adult book. It will have mature language and scenes.