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The Alpha's Shadow

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Reads 338
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Parts 20
Time 6h 35m

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In the shadowed alleys of Avaloria, where humans and werewolves teeter on the brink of war, Detective Luna Marquez stands as a beacon of hope. She's determined to bridge the gap between species through the power of her badge. But when a string of brutal murders stokes the fires of ancient animosity, her resolve is put to the ultimate test.

Enter Kael Thorn, a rebel Alpha werewolf with a distaste for politics and a fiercely loyal pack. Living on the fringes, he's an enigma wrapped in whispers and midnight fur. When Luna seeks his insight into the mystical crimes, he becomes an unexpected partner in her hunt for the truth.

As Luna and Kael delve into Avaloria's perilous supernatural underbelly, they uncover more than just clues. An unspoken bond forms, one that defies the age-old rifts that have long divided their kinds. But with each step closer to the heart of darkness, they risk unraveling a conspiracy that could spell the end of their fragile détente.

"The Alpha's Shadow" weaves a tale of intrigue and forbidden alliance, inviting you on a breathless journey through a world on the edge. Can a steadfast human and a solitary wolf unite against the encroaching chaos, or will their newfound connection shatter under the weight of hidden agendas and secret wars?

Join Luna and Kael as they race against time to thwart a shadowy plot that threatens to ignite a conflict that could engulf all they cherish. In Avaloria, the line between ally and enemy blurs, and trust is as elusive as the shifting moon.All Rights Reserved

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An Alpha's Duty by Littlepearl95

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For a Moment at Least (Age Gap) by GeneralizedBond

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Iris: Child of prophecy by obliviousstudent

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Whispers of the Red Moon by JustFun01

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An Alpha's Duty

Ryan King is an Alpha desperately trying to hold his pack together. Between the blood thirsty enemy packs wanting to take what's his, a council that seems permanently against them and the arrival of his very unexpected mate, Ryan will have his work cut out to protect everyone he loves. He thought he understood his world and the people around him but things are not what they appear. Can he and his new mate figure out their entwined, dark history? Can they be the first to break the cycle? Or will they succumb to the curse that has haunted both their kinds? * They were under attack. Suddenly everything happened all at once. The two wolves partially shifted and attacked the closest enforcers to them. Throwing them into walls with ear shattering cracks. Although the enforcers were all paranormals, not one of them could best the brute strength of a shifter in one to one combat. Ryan could hear the growling of his pack far too close to the house for it to be a good sign. "They're coming!" Ryan saw the old seer point avidly towards the window as a huge timber coloured wolf crashed through the panes. **** Highest ranking: #16 in eroticromance 09/05/2018 #01 in shadowwalker 02/08/2021 Warning this book is for mature audiences and contains sexual scenes and swearing. It is not appropriate for younger readers.