“The Wolf’s Mate” in Secrets, Volume 18: Dark Passions
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Release Date: December 2006
Publisher: Red Sage Publishing
(Story Two in the Wolf’s Call Trilogy)
Length: Novella
ISBN: 0975451685
Description
When Michael Morlet finds Katherine “Kat” Hardy fighting for her life in a dark alley, he instantly recognizes her as the mate he’s been seeking all of his life. From that moment, he knows that he will do whatever it takes to claim her, body and soul. Unfortunately, someone’s trying to kill Kat, and the attack in the alley is just the first in a series of close calls for his mate. With danger stalking them at every turn, will Kat trust him enough to become The Wolf’s Mate?
Excerpt
She stepped forward, into the glowing light of the moon. And he got his first good look at her face. Such a sweet, lovely face. She had big eyes, eyes that swam with emotion, a small, slightly upturned nose, high cheekbones, and full, pouting lips.
“Well, I’d better be going.” She flashed him a smile, showing perfectly white, even teeth. “Th-thanks again.”
He blinked. Surely she didn’t think that she was just going to walk away from him now? Oh, no…
He lifted his hand, catching a strand of her red hair. Little Red Riding Hood had stumbled onto a wolf. A very hungry wolf.
She stilled at his touch, her eyes widening even more.
“Mademoiselle, I’m afraid that I cannot let you leave yet…” No, not yet. Not ever.
She licked her lips, a quick, nervous move that caused his cock to swell with arousal. “Wh-why not?”
He stepped toward her, and she scrambled back, hitting the rough wall of the alley. He stared down at her, drinking in the sight of her beautiful form, and his nostrils flared as he inhaled her sweet scent.
A scent that called to him, a scent that marked her…marked her as the woman he’d been searching for his entire life.
A human. His mate was a human, like Gareth’s. He would have to use care with her, try not to frighten her too much…
“I saved you,” he whispered, bending toward her. His arms were on either side of her body, caging her in place. “Those men…they were planning to hurt you tonight.”
Her chin lifted. “And I thanked you for that. Now…now I want to go. I should probably go call the police and–”
He shook his head. “I told you, I cannot let you leave yet. After all…you owe me.”
Her lips thinned. “I don’t know what you want but–”
“Oh, it’s quite simple, really.” His gaze dropped to her mouth. Such a sexy mouth. “I want you. And when I see something I want, I take it.”
Reviews
- “Readers will appreciate Cynthia Eden’s steamy sex scenes while enjoying a plotline laced with spectacular action scenes. Ms. Eden has managed to spice up the werewolf theme and create an enjoyable approach to the genre.”Anne, CK2s Wips and Kritiques
- “Not to be outdone by previous Secrets tales, number 18 releases inner beasts–paramedic hunks, a singer in distress and one hot and desperate werewolf–to make the latest Secrets one that will stay in readers’ hearts and minds for a long time. Fantastic love scenes make this a book to be enjoyed more than once.”Faith V. Smith, Romantic Times
Rating: 4.5 Stars - “A wonderfully written addition to the anthology, Cynthia Eden has created a tale full of enough action and romance to thrill fans of paranormal romance. Michael is the typical alpha male and Kat one of the new breed of strong heroines who won’t take a back seat when it comes to protecting their loved ones. My favorite of all of the tales in this anthology, The Wolf’s Mate will leave you panting for more.”"…For a titillating evening of erotic escapism, SECRETS: Volume 18 will transport you to a fantasy world you won’t want to miss.”Phillipa Ann, Romance Reviews Today
