Damon Daniel Cooper and Louis Jacobs navigate the complexities of their respective packs and personal challenges. Damon, the third child of the Alpha of the Ice Moon Pack, carries the weight of his mother's death, which occurred during his birth. Despite the trials of being blamed by his mother's family and facing relentless attacks from the rival Crimson Clan, Damon finds purpose in becoming a doctor. Louis Jacobs, the Alpha of the Twisted River Pack, struggles with the immense pressure of living up to his father's respected legacy. Though his pack is one of the oldest and most powerful, Louis constantly feels inadequate, never the largest, fastest, or most personable Alpha. Despite these challenges, Louis begins to find his footing as an Alpha, determined to prove himself worthy of his title and the respect of his pack. Damon and Louis must confront their insecurities and past traumas to lead their packs and uphold the legacies of their fathers.
Damon's POV
I am the third child of the Alpha of the Ice Moon Pack. My father, Bergan Cooper, is the Alpha. My brother Morn is next in line, then my sister Elaine, and then me-Damon Daniel Cooper. Well, actually now it's Dr. Damon Daniel Cooper.
My mom died giving birth to me, which sets me apart from my siblings. I inherited more of my mom's traits than the others, so instead of being a brilliant white wolf with ice-blue eyes like them, I'm white and brown with one blue and one golden-brown eye. This trait carried over to my human form as well. I usually wear a colored contact to hide it-no need for the extra attention.
My childhood was happy for the most part, though there were many trials. My mom's side of the family blamed me for her death, so they cut ties with us and even tried to sacrifice me when I was five in an attempt to bring her back to life. We also faced constant attacks from the Crimson Clan, who felt my father stole their birthright as Alpha. He had challenged and won the position from their father before any of us were born to save the pack from Crimson's ruthless tyranny.
Thankfully, my father and siblings have always stood by me, and I by them. Since I wasn't destined to become the pack Alpha, I chose to go to medical school and became a doctor-a profession that I absolutely love. Now, I work as one of the pack doctors.
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Louis's POV
I'm the Alpha of the Twisted River Pack. Sounds like a crazy name, but it has a lot of history behind it. We are one of the oldest and most respected packs around, owning the largest area of all the surrounding packs. I've only been the Alpha for two years and still rely on my father, Jason, for help. He was a very respected Alpha, and I often feel the pack doesn't think I will ever measure up to him. By the way, my name is Louis Jacobs.
I'm used to feeling not good enough. I'm not the largest, fastest, or most personable Alpha. Since I can remember, I've been pushed and pressured to be better. I've been watched like a hawk my whole life, never really allowed to have fun, as that would look bad for the future Alpha of the most respected pack.
School was not easy for me. I can't count how many classmates I had to beat up just to prove myself. Sometimes I would go home and cry into my pillow. I didn't really have friends, never sure if they were nice to me because they liked me or because they wanted to get in good standing with the future Alpha. Unfortunately, it was usually the latter.
My mother, Beth, was my support whenever I needed her. She never told my dad either, as he would have considered it showing weakness, which looked bad for the future Alpha. She is probably the only real friend I have. Sad, huh?
My brother, Seth, and sister, Alice, are twins and almost ten years younger than me. They are fun, but we aren't really close because of the age difference between us. Maybe one day.
Enough of that. It is stressful, but it's getting better. I seem to be getting the hang of it, and as long as things keep going like they are right now, it'll all be good.
Diana Hartley, an ambitious and independent architect, has built her life with precision and focus. When she lands a dream contract to design a landmark for the McAlister Corporation-a global powerhouse owned by reclusive billionaire Colton McAlister-she's sure this is the project that will launch her into a new league of success. But working alongside Colton proves to be as challenging as it is exhilarating. Colton, known as a ruthless titan in business, is fiercely private and haunted by secrets he keeps buried. Driven by a painful past, he has little time or trust to spare, especially for someone outside his ironclad circle. But Diana's passion and vision intrigue him, sparking feelings he thought he'd buried long ago. As they clash and connect over late nights and city skylines, they find themselves tangled in more than blueprints and business. But when old rivals resurface and a corporate scandal threatens the empire Colton has fought to build, Diana is faced with a choice: protect her career, or risk it all for the enigmatic man who's captured her heart. Can love survive in a world where loyalty has a price and trust is the rarest currency of all?
After a near-death experience, 25-year-old Harper Riley awakens with an inexplicable connection to the moon and an unsettling hunger for the hunt. As the full moon rises, Harper discovers she's been reborn as a werewolf. Enter Maverick Jackson, a mysterious and captivating alpha who claims Harper's transformation is a sign of an ancient prophecy. Will Harper accept her new identity and Maverick's love, or will the dangers of the werewolf world tear them apart?
In 16th century Europe, where humans believe wolves are mere folklore, shape-shifters live secretly among them. Ryker Flynn, last surviving member of the Emberclaw Pack, seeks vengeance against the Shadowmoon Pack for massacring his family. But as war rages between wolves and vampires, Ryker must unite the fractured packs and confront the darkness within himself. Can he overcome his thirst for revenge and lead the wolves to victory, or will the shadows consume them all?
In a world where werewolves are hunted, 17-year-old Luna Reyes discovers she's the last living heir of the ancient Lunar bloodline. Forced to flee her home, Luna joins a secretive pack of rebels fighting against the oppressive government. As the full moon rises, Luna's transformation begins, and she must confront her destiny. Can she reclaim her family's legacy and lead the werewolves to freedom, or will the hunters silence her forever?
When ex-CIA operative Kalliope "Kae" Wilder uncovers the truth about Echelon, a mysterious surveillance program, she's drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Joining forces with enigmatic whistleblower Beckett "Beck" Vaughn and rogue hacker Sage Riley, Kae must confront her past and stop Echelon's mastermind, Magnus "The Archon" Blackwood, before global catastrophe strikes.
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