Derek — Aubree Lane

The mountain lion bides his time.

On the verge of extinction, the clan is compelled to take drastic measures. Derek takes it upon himself to seek out a companion capable of ushering in a new era for the shape-shifters.

Jessie Marcus is new to town, and the perfect candidate, but battles rage on all fronts. Even if Derek can bring her into the fold, it's far from certain if the controversial experiment he's about to undertake, will be capable of bringing the clan back from the tipping point.

*Note* This story is darker than your typical paranormal romance. 18+