Wolf Unchained: Wolfden Shifters, #1

By Jane Perky

Blake lost his Omega once but now he wants Wesley back. He's wasted away in prison and now there's a monstrous beast ready to rip out of his skin. If Blake doesn't get back the best part of him back—his mate, he'll lose himself. Blake will become the monster everyone says he is. 

Blake will fight his way to Tim. He'll lie, kill and steal. This time, Tim is his to keep. Forever.

Ten years ago, Tim gave Blake everything. He let Blake make a home in his heart but Blake left and never looked back. Desperation made Tim offer himself to another Alpha but that Alpha's wrong for him. Tim knows it in his bones. When Blake re-enters the picture, the fire between them burns hot and fast. The mating call between them can't be denied but if Tim chooses Blake, will he end up dooming his pack?
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jane Perky
• Release date: Jan 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393531005

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Blurb

Blake: He was mine . Now my Omega’s gone, taken by another but I want him back. I’ve wasted away in prison and now, there’s a monstrous beast ready to rip out of my skin. If I don’t get the best part of me back—my mate, I’ll lose myself. I’ll become the monster everyone says I am. I need Tim more than ever.

I’ll fight my way to him.

I’ll lie, steal and kill.

This time Tim is mine to keep. Forever.

Tim: Blake’s ten years too late. I offered him my soul. I let him make a home in my heart. What did he do in return? Blake left and never looked back.

I was desperate. My pack was vulnerable. Destined for eradication. I offered myself to another Alpha, knowing he wanted offspring. Adam’s wrong for me. I know it my bones. Then Blake re-enters the picture.

The fire between us burns hot and fast. The mating call between us can’t be denied. But if I choose Blake, I’ll doom my pack.

Prologue

Ten Years Ago

Tim Green shifted one foot, then another. He looked at his wristwatch, rubbed at his arms. Cold. Most shifters were immune to extreme temperatures but an Omega werewolf? He got chills just like the average human. 

He shouldn’t be out here this late. Tim looked at the looming woods up ahead, the tall oak trees that looked more menacing at night. His father would skin Tim if he knew Tim came all the way here, to the forest on the outskirts of town. 

Not just shifters prowled these woods but also other predators, predators looking for a quick meal. An Omega like him wouldn’t provide much entertainment or fight. Tim took out his keys, debated getting back in his car and driving away. 

Where the hell was Blake? Blake promised he’d meet him here thirty minutes ago. Tim risked everything to come here. He’d never broken his curfew before. Blake always teased him for being a goody-two-shoes, a rule follower. Nothing wrong with that, right? 

Yet here he was, risking his father’s wrath to spend more time with the guy he liked. Like seemed like a juvenile word. Obsessed was better. Blake did whatever he wanted, as if the rules didn’t apply to him. Tim envied that about Blake. 

Blake was the sort of guy his father always warned him to stay away from. Hell, if his dad knew Blake and he were friends, his dad would put bars on his bedroom window. Forbid Tim from ever leaving.

This was ridiculous. Had Blake overslept? Maybe Blake’s old man was giving him trouble. It wouldn’t be the first time that happened. Blake’s father used to beat on him until Blake got bigger, strong enough to defend himself.

Tim checked the time again. Blake was official forty minutes late now. It didn’t help that he had the distinct feeling that someone watching him, observing him ever since he got here. 

Tim was about to leave when he spotted lights in the distance. Seeing the familiar car plates and Blake’s rusty black Cadillac, he let out a sigh of relief. Blake got out. Blake wore his signature black leather jacket, white shirt underneath, jeans and work boots. Blake ran his hand through his short, messy gold hair. 

Sorry I’m so late, Blake said, walking up to him.

Tim glowered at him because he couldn’t remember why he was mad in the first place. Why did Blake have to look so good? Smelled good as well.

Blake squinted at him, then placed a hand over his head like Tim was a little kid. Blake mussed his hair.

Hey, he blurted, shoving aside Blake’s hand.

You mad, Timmy?

He scowled. Don’t call me that. You have any idea what time it is? If my dad finds out I snuck out—

Blake put a finger to his lips, cutting him off. I know. Want me to apologize again?

With Blake standing this close, Tim could finally see the bruises he’d missed before. He touched a particularly nasty one under Blake’s left eye. Beneath Blake’s teasing, he could almost sense it. Blake’s agitated beast. 

Blake and his father were kicked out from Tim’s pack because they supposedly had murderous, uncontrollable monster wolves. Violent beasts that could never be controlled by an Alpha. 

Tim for one didn’t believe the rumors. He touched Blake’s unshaven cheek, could tell the gesture startled Blake. 

You got into another fight? he demanded.

I won, that’s all that matters, Blake answered in that dismissive tone which always grated on Tim’s nerves. Blake set his hand aside. Let’s stop wasting time. Strip. I’ve been looking forward to this all week.

Blake took off his jacket, then his shirt. Tim froze, unable to peel his gaze from Blake’s ripped body. He knew Blake had been furiously working out, getting himself in shape. Blake believed in relying on himself, on his strength to survive. Tim on the other hand, had been raised to rely on his pack, on others. 

He hesitantly approached Blake, about to touch the new scars on his chest but Blake caught his fingers. Blake blew at them, making him blush for no apparent reason.

You’re cold, Blake said. Then the rogue leaned in close, stole a kiss from him which left Tim breathless. Tim wanted more. Blake pulled away, smile back in place. There. You forgive me now.

Tim blistered and placed his hands on his hips. You’re impossible, you know that? Incorrigible.

Ooh. Hard word. Start undressing, Timmy. We don’t have all night.

You sure about this? Tim had to ask. He gave the darkened woods another apprehensive look. My pack usually runs together, never alone. Maybe there’s a good reason for that. My dad tells me scary monsters come out at night.

Blake rolled his eyes. Tim, what are you? Twelve? No. You’re eighteen, an adult now. Besides, I’ve told you before. I know these woods like the back of my hand.

What if we run into something we can’t handle? Tim asked.

Blake pulled him close, his warmth comforting. Remember my promise to you? I’ll protect you with my life.

Those words made his heart race. Tim fumbled for his clothes. In moments, he was naked. Blake had already completed the Change by then. For most shifters, changing forms hurt like hell. Blake never seemed to have that problem. Maybe it was because Blake was more in tune with his beast than most. 

Tim reached for wolf, grunted as bones creaked. Fur covered his arms, his legs. Organs moved. He gritted his teeth. Tim fell on all fours. A tail emerged. It felt like an eternity, but finally, he was in wolf form. 

Blake ran up ahead, his gold