His to Protect (Black Hills Wolves #63)

By Decadent Publishing

A resentful pack, a suspicious alpha and a looming threat...
After ten long years, desperation has forced Luna Sinclair back to Los Lobos, but nothing in her experience has prepared her for the heat that Pack Protector Gunnar Redmond unleashes. Her wolf is clawing to break free and run straight for the hulking beast; but what wolf in his right mind would want to be tied to her family tree?

Not everyone is happy about welcoming the daughter of one of the old alpha’s henchmen home. Old wounds and secrets are exposed and, to make matters worse, Drew Tao, the new alpha, has reason to suspect she might have revealed the pack’s most closely guarded secret when she escaped the crazed survivalist who had been keeping her prisoner.

None of that matters to Gunnar.
He’s known Luna was his mate since finding her naked and shivering on pack land, and he’ll do anything to keep her. With their wolves clawing to mate and danger closing in, anyone who wants to hurt her will have to go through him first.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decadent Publishing
• Release date: Dec 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781683611295

Decadent Publishing

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His to Protect

Copyright  2016 by Paris Brandon

ISBN: 978-1-68361-129-5

Cover art by Fiona Jayde

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Black Hills Wolves Stories

Wolf’s Return

What a Wolf Wants

Black Hills Desperado

Wolf’s Song

Claiming His Mate

When Hell Freezes

Portrait of a Lone Wolf

Alpha in Disguise

A Wolf’s Promise

Reluctant Mate

Diamond Moon

Wolf on a Leash

Tempting the Wolf

Naming His Mate

A Wolf Awakens

The Wolf and the Butterfly

Infiltrating Her Pack

Omega’s Heart

Rebel’s Claw

Claiming the She-Wolf

Worth Fighting For

Dangerous

Uncaged

Promiscuous Wolf

Disquieted Souls

A Cougar Among Wolves

Long Road Home

A Mate’s Healing Touch

Another Chance

Broken Silence

A Wolf’s Contract

A Mate’s Redeeming Touch

A Cougar Among Wolves

Pleasure Me

Craving His Love

Jasmine Moon

Mating Dance

Amber’s Ace

Wedding Moon

Bringing Down Romeo

Salvaged Souls

Virgin Infiltrator

Winter Fairy Tale

Stolen Kisses

Winter Awakening

Winter Solstice Run

Wolf’s Holiday

Winter Magic

Winter Secrets

Winter Solstice Ménage

Wolf in Winter Clothing

Murder in Los Lobos

Scent of Murder

Scent of the Hunt

Scent of His Woman

Scent of Madness

Coming Soon

The Wolf’s Choice

Dear Readers,

If I’m going to escape reality, I want to slip the bonds completely and I can’t think of a better way than reading a romance. I am a fan of all things shifter and being invited to contribute to a world populated by a community of sexy wolf shifters was irresistible. I don’t think there’s anything sexier or more romantic than a protective mate.

I’ve watched with admiration as the Black Hills Wolves have evolved over the course of this series. The continuing theme of home and community; having a place to belong and people who have your back is one of the things that has me waiting for the next story and wondering what happens next. The contributing authors never cease to astound me. I hope my story has lived up to your expectations.

I’ll tell you a secret. I’m a bit of an introvert. I’d rather be working in my writer’s cave than shooting dice in Vegas. Most days, I can be found at my keyboard making up stories and keeping the office puppy well-supplied with her favorite treats. I love hearing from readers and can be reached through my website.

Paris Brandon

http://parisbrandon.com

Dedication

To anyone who has ever believed that they could never go home again.

Acknowledgements:

I need to thank my wonderful husband for making sure that while I’m writing my dinner doesn’t consist of only toast and tea. Big hugs and thanks to my critique buddies, Lynne, Rose, Betty and Holly for their endless support and to Katalina Leon for bringing this great series to my attention!

Thank you, Rebecca Royce and Heather Long for creating and sharing the very special shifter community of the Black Hills Wolves.

His to Protect

A resentful pack, a suspicious alpha and a looming threat…

After ten long years, desperation has forced Luna Sinclair back to Los Lobos, but nothing in her experience has prepared her for the heat that Pack Protector Gunnar Redmond unleashes. Her wolf is clawing to break free and run straight for the hulking beast; but what wolf in his right mind would want to be tied to her family tree?

Not everyone is happy about welcoming the daughter of one of the old alpha’s henchmen home. Old wounds and secrets are exposed and, to make matters worse, Drew Tao, the new alpha, has reason to suspect she might have revealed the pack’s most closely guarded secret when she escaped the crazed survivalist who had been keeping her prisoner.

None of that matters to Gunnar.

He’s known Luna was his mate since finding her naked and shivering on pack land, and he’ll do anything to keep her. With their wolves clawing to mate and danger closing in, anyone who wants to hurt her will have to go through him first.

His to Protect

A Black Hills Wolves Story

By

Paris Brandon

Chapter One

Gunnar Redmond’s blood still raced from his morning run, and the female’s musky scent hit him doubly hard. The haggard white wolf had been running in a straight line since she’d hit the perimeter a few minutes ago. Nothing ran that hard unless something chased it, and he didn’t see or smell anything following her. Too soon to call a warning for something he could probably handle himself, the pack protector kept well behind his quarry. The third time she stumbled, his wolf reached for her, nearly stopping him in his tracks.

The urge to catch her before she fell surprised him. He breathed in her scent once more, finding her human nature had become much stronger and stank of a fear so fierce it permeated the crisp autumn air. She’d transformed. The scent grew stronger. His quarry had stopped, perhaps to get her bearings.

Every wolf in Los Lobos knew the location of the pack land boundaries.

She was obviously lost and confused.

Downwind and hidden by a small stand of trees, Gunnar crouched on the crest of a small hill. Naked and filthy, twigs and leaves riddled her tangled mess of dark hair that reached past her shoulders. Mud streaked her bare arms and legs. Her thin flanks trembled as she rubbed her hands up and down her arms and looked around. She might not be