Asher Graham has a secret he must protect, if he was to keep his Omega mother safe. All his life, he never truly belonged anywhere because they were always on the run. But when Asher figured out a way to stay alive, he took it, even if it meant enrolling into the deadly werewolf Academy, Stone Claw Academy, where cold, and ruthless Alphas were trained.

His secret would have been safe if he hadn’t gone ahead and pissed off Stone Claw Academy’s resident bad boy and bully, Alpha Reed Jackson. Asher took what belonged to the devil and called his bluff, now he had to pay for it with the title he has fought to keep or his life. When Alpha Reed gained the upperhand and found out his secret, Asher had to dance to his tune by being his playtoy or lose everything including his life.

The past came knocking soon enough, and now Asher has to choose between getting a clean slate or being with the man who had done nothing but torment him and make his deepest, darkest desires come true. Will Asher choose Reed over everything or risk what they have to get everything he has always wanted?

The invitation appeared in my bag three days after the almost-tender moment in Reed's room. Heavy black cardstock with silver embossed lettering.


You are cordially invited to the Shadow Born Annual Gathering. Please arrive at 7 PM sharp. Formal attire required.


At the bottom, in Reed's handwriting: You're coming with me. Non-negotiable.


I stared at the invitation in my dorm room, my stomach twisting into knots.


Shadow Born was Reed's pack. One of the oldest, most powerful Alpha bloodlines in the country and their annual gathering was notoriously exclusive—only pack members and their chosen guests.


Reed had never invited anyone before. I'd heard Marcus complaining about it last year.


Reed: Be ready at 6:45. I'm picking you up.


Me: Reed, I don't think this is a good idea—


Reed: I don't care what you think. You're coming and wear something nice.


Chapter 70 - SHADOW BORN EVENT