Simmering Heat Novels & Stories

The deep mechanical hum of industrial heating systems. The crackling roar of an enormous fireplace. The distant laughter. The clinking dishes. The unmistakable atmosphere of abundance. Warmth practically radiated through the speaker.

he teased, winking playfully. Heat crept up my neck. I nodded shyly, knowing he was only half-joking. His pasta was barely touched, so I took a tentative spoonful. As I ate, I noticed the she-wolves sitting across from us throwing icy glares my way. Their resentment practically radiated off them.

Hello readers. If you are regular reader of books with werewolves/wolf shifters then you already know what heat is. To those who may be reading a book of this genre for the first time, I just want to give a little explanation. I want you to have a basic understanding before you continue reading so you won't be confused in the next chapter. Heat is basically a period of extreme arousal in female wolves. It's kind of like ovulation in human females where they are horny and moody and have other symtoms of PMS.

“I can feel a bit of tension tonight. I suppose it’s because the big day is so near.” “It’s not that big a day. Just a routine flight. We’re not doing any sims.” “What’s a ‘sim’?” “Simulation. Where you simulate some kind of problem and go through an emergency procedure.” “Really? That’s what ‘sim’ means?” He put his hand over one of hers and patted it gently. “That’s right. Why do you ask?”

Lavi throws Anna on the bed. She winces as she lands on her back, feeling feverish by the Heat. “You should have listened to me and returned to the castle!” He barks at her. “Listen to me for once!” Anna is irritated by his nagging and becomes defensive. “I did not know that I was in Heat!” She snaps at him. “I never felt like this before!” The Heat is a state which only the female counterpart will experience once they find their mates. If they are not marked or rejected, the Heat will affect them every month.