Aurora Hayes, a fifteen-year-old orphan, lives in the of Silver Creek, North Carolina. Raised by her adoptive parents, attending Pine Ridge High School, believing she’s just an ordinary girl. Everything begins to change when Rowan Rivers, a mysterious new student, transfers to Pine Ridge after his previous school burns down. Almost immediately, Rowan senses a connection to Aurora and realizes she’s his mate. The only problem? Aurora is human. To stay close to her, Rowan joins the school’s football team. Zander Blake, the brooding quarterback of there football team, has always made Aurora’s life difficult. But as her sixteenth birthday approaches, his teasing takes a turn. On the day she turns sixteen, Zander is stunned to discover that Aurora is also his mate. With both boys wanting her attention and harboring tension between themselves Aurora is caught in the middle, completely unaware of the supernatural forces surrounding her. That is, until a rogue werewolf attacks the school shatters her perception of reality. Aurora learns that werewolves exist and that she has an unpredictable connection to their world. Yet, despite Rowan and Zander’s certainty about the bond with her, Aurora feels nothing in return. Confused and overwhelmed, she begins to question everything. Her identity unravels when it’s revealed that the magical bracelet she’s worn since birth was enchanted to suppress her true nature. As the spell begins to fade, Aurora starts to uncover secrets about her identity, including the reason she was sent away. Now, with her world turned upside down, Aurora must come to terms with who she is. Torn between two rival mates Rowan, the gentle protector, and Zander, the reformed bully with a complicated heart Aurora must forge her own path and embrace the destiny she never saw coming.
View MoreAurora’s POV I glance back once before turning the corner. That new guy Rowan, I think I heard someone whispering, was staring. Not just casually, but like he’d seen a ghost. Or like he was trying to figure out how I existed.Weird! But also.. something else. Something I can’t name.For a second when our eyes met, my stomach flipped. Not in the gross “I forgot my homework” way. In the “what the hell just happened to my lungs” way.I shake it off and follow Ember to English class. Probably just nerves. Or maybe Zander is messing with my head again. But for some reason, that boy’s eyes felt like they saw straight through me.Confusion is a slow burn. A dull ache that goes to the back of your mind that turns into a scream.And lately, I can’t tell if I’m losing my mind.. or if something is seriously wrong with the world around me. It started the moment Rowan walked into Ridgewood High.That cute polo shirt, those too-serious eyes. The way he looked at me like I mattered in some way I co
Rowan’s POVThe scent of ash still clings to my jacket no matter how many times I wash it.I shouldn’t be thinking about it. Not here. Not now. But every time I blink, I see flames. Hear the screams. Feel the weight of responsibility pressing into my shoulders like it always does. Being an Alpha doesn’t mean the guilt goes away. If anything, it makes it worse.The rogues didn’t just attack the school.They attacked a pack home. Our home.The Crimson Night Pack.My pack.One minute, we were prepping for midterms, and the next roaring flames, snarling muzzles, teeth bared in bloodthirst. I’d shifted mid-hallway, torn my uniform to shreds, trying to protect as many as I could. But even with all the power of an Alpha, I wasn’t fast enough. I wasn’t strong enough. I lost people that night—friends, warriors, pups.We all did.And now, we’re scattered.Some went to extended families. Some into hiding. The rest? We’re still regrouping. Still trying to rebuild. But I couldn’t stay behind. No
Zander's POVThe rain’s still clinging to the streets like it’s got unfinished business, but I’m not paying attention to the weather anymore. Not when the storm in my chest is ten times louder than the one outside.I press harder on the gas, my knuckles white on the steering wheel. The rest of the drive after I dropped her off was a blur. Aurora. Of all people.I’ve been on edge ever since I caught her scent today. And now, it’s like it’s burned into my memory—sweet, like vanilla and something floral, like jasmine maybe. It didn’t just catch me off guard. It nearly brought me to my knees.But why? I’m the Alpha of the Eclipse pack. I don’t freeze. I don’t flinch. I don’t stutter. I command.And yet somehow, Aurora Hayes—awkward, quiet, human Aurora—just by sitting next to me in the passenger seat of my car, made me forget how to breathe.“What the hell is happening to me?”The words are out before I realize I’m talking to myself. I should be at the pack house by now, but I detour int
Aurora’s POVI have to call Ember right away.Not in ten minutes. Not after I’ve kicked off my shoes or eaten something or processed what just happened. Now because if I don’t say it out loud, it’s going to keep spinning in my mind like one of those tornado drills we used to have in elementary school—loud, disorienting, and a little bit terrifying.The phone barely rings once."You'll never guess what happened Em!!”“Girl, what is it?” Ember’s voice bursts through like a shot of caffeine. “You can’t just call me and say, ‘You’ll never guess what happened,’ without giving a further explanation.”I don’t even try to hide my grin. “Your brother, Ember. That’s what happened.”There’s a beat of silence, and then her tone shifts, sharp with irritation. “What the hell did that dickhead of a brother do this time, Aurora? I swear I’m gonna clock him over the head one of these days. Maybe it’ll knock some damn sense into him.”I laugh, a real one, not just the tight little chuckles I give t
Aurora’s POVThe bell finally rang, and I swear it sounded more like a siren of survival than just the end of class. I stood frozen for just a second longer, still replaying Zander’s voice in my head like some sick remix.It’s like my brain didn’t want to shut off. “See you soon, Kitten,” he’d said with that smug look that made me want to scream—and melt. Ugh.Ember’s voice cut through the noise. “You good?”I blinked hard, returning to reality as students filed into classrooms or down the hallways. I gave a small nod. “Yeah. Just… processing.”Ember narrowed her eyes on me. “He got to you again. That stupid jock brother of mine.” She practically growls out “It’s fine. It’s nothing I haven’t handled before.”Liam stepped up beside her. “Still, he crossed a line. Again. Even if he is the top of the school you can put him in his place.”That made me chuckle. “Thanks, but then you guys would have to visit me in detention every day. I’m not sure I’m emotionally ready for that. My parent
Aurora's POVAs I made my way downstairs, the familiar sound of my dad's voice greeted me. "Good morning, my beautiful princess! Are you ready for your first day of junior high?" he asked, ruffling my hair in that affectionate way he always does.“Dad, you’re gonna mess my hair up again,” I retorted with a playful fake pout, earning a chuckle from him."Sorry, kiddo. It's a habit. I'll try to stop just for you," he promised, though we both knew he'd never really stop. It was just part of who he was, and to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way.I rolled my eyes, laughing. "No worries, Dad. I'm ready! Just two more years, and I'll be out of there for good."“Sweetie, you say that like it’s a good thing!” he responded, teasingly dramatic. “You’re already 15 years old. Stop growing up so fast on me! Where's the little girl who used to follow me everywhere?”My cheeks flushed a deep red at my dad's wistful words, just as Mom stepped in to rescue me from further embarrassment. “Chr
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