Jordan and the Secret Pack

By Sam Magna

Taking a short break from touring around the world Derek and his closest friend Lisa set out to snowy Mount Triffle. Their hasty departure proves to be fruitful when they find a cheerful welcome in a local club. They link up with a jazz band and the lead, Troy, invites them into their home. Derek soon finds out that there is deeply felt affection growing for the mysterious one named Jordan.

Jordan has a quiet, sinister nature about him that peaks Derek’s interest. In a wave of unseen emotions, they follow each other without being aware, while exploring the formidable landscape of the mountain. When Jordan finally reveals himself to Derek, the dread of discovering a hidden monster is short-lived. Derek wants to help the tormented werewolf, and keeping him close genuinely seems to him to be worthwhile.

• Language: English
• Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
• Release date: May 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781487413606

Sam Magna

Sam Magna is passionate about reading and writing science-fiction, fantasy and romance.

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There’s always a greater force that will bring out the true Alpha of the pack.

Taking a short break from touring around the world, Derek and his closest friend Lisa set out to snowy Mount Triffle. Their hasty departure proves to be fruitful when they find a cheerful welcome in a local club. They link up with a jazz band, and the lead singer, Troy, invites them into their home. Derek soon finds out that there is deeply-felt affection growing for the mysterious one named Jordan.

Jordan has a quiet, sinister nature about him that piques Derek’s interest. In a wave of unseen emotions, they follow each other without being aware, while exploring the formidable landscape of the mountain. When Jordan finally reveals his true nature to Derek, the dread of discovering a hidden monster is short-lived. Derek wants to help the tormented werewolf, and for Derek, keeping Jordan close genuinely seems to be worthwhile.

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Jordan and the Secret Pack

Copyright © 2018 Sam Magna

ISBN: 978-1-4874-1360-6

Cover art by Martine Jardin

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Jordan and the Secret Pack

By

Sam Magna

Chapter One

His gaze slowly drifted to the lights glowing in the distance up in the smoky mountain. Powder snow sprinkled the tallest trees on the steep slopes, the marvelous terrain creating an ambience of peaceful surroundings. Spending a few winter days in Mount Triffle had always been something he looked forward to while he was growing up. They were going to a ski resort farther up in the mountains. Ahead of them were some of the tallest dark green trees scattered throughout the snow.

Lisa went on and on about how epic it was going to be, while she focused on the road ahead—her brown eyes squinting to see past the thick fog, but Derek wasn’t quite paying attention. He nodded and glanced in her direction every now and then, but she was aware that occasionally he had those moments. He considered her a rock of a friend, and being in a band together had made the last few years of his life meaningful. She lowered the volume of the music just so he could be more attentive. Her cherry-red hair was vibrant as ever, flowing in waves down her back.

Are you even listening to me? she asked.

Yes, I just have a lot on my mind.

Like what?

Uh, like how much I need this. It’s been a roller coaster ride, touring halfway across the world. I’m ready to unwind.

Good. We need it. Just for this weekend, though, before Patrick hits us up again.

Lisa flashed him a reassuring smile. The black sedan wound its way up the snaking road. Maroon roofs emerged in the far distance. Each building on the mountain had a uniform design. Derek fixed his eyes to the sunset, shrouded by dark clouds. White covered the tops of the mountains, with a frozen landscape and a horizon stained