Well, wasn't this book the surprise that got me to sit up and pay more attention! I was wondering what would be next in the series, after the first four volumes had covered the stories of the four ancient werewolf brothers with the mysterious powers. They freed a group of abused omegas in book four, so I suspected they might be finding mates (made more difficult by having been kidnapped). Turns out that there is a mountain lion shifter who has also spent centuries asleep, affected by the same curse Alistair, Rowan, Edward, and Bishen suffered from. In fact, there are some more fascinating revelations about the curse's origins and who may be behind it, as well as about who else has been affected by it. I love all those secrets and mysteries being slowly revealed as the background story develops more with each book.

Teddy is an omega whose self-confidence has been obliterated by years of abuse. He has the same fear of alphas that Gabriel in book four suffered from, in fact, all the rescued omegas suffer from it to some extent. Teddy has the additional problem of having been ill on e regular basis, so when a fever strikes and he gets abducted, he expects the worst. Strangely enough, that does not happen, but Teddy is so confused and trying to adapt to his new circumstances, that basic communication breaks down and stays broken, meaning there is basic information he neither asks for nor gives, leading to more misunderstandings and an almost-catastrophe. Once Teddy realizes that Thane is his mate, the gloves come off and he is more courageous than he ever thought he could be in his bid for Thane's affections.

Thane, the mountain lion shifter with powers of lightning and thunder, realizes he has made a mistake in abducting Teddy almost the minute he gets him to his den. He realizes Teddy has been abused and assumes it was the alphas he just freed him from. As attracted as he gets to the smaller wolf shifter, he is determined not to touch him. Luckily, that doesn’t last very long with Teddy determined to seduce him, and the two start what they think is going to be a beautiful relationship. Unfortunately, Alistair and Rowan have not given up on finding the kidnapped omegas and track down Thane so they can free Teddy and punish the cat shifter. Total mayhem ensues after they bet him up and leave him for dead, and it takes a while and several efforts for everyone to figure out what's really going on.

If you like series with a developing background story, pieces of which are released in each installment, if you enjoy reading about two men who have to find a way to communicate and stop the hatred between their species, and if you're looking for a tension-filled read with some great mythology in the background, and oh yes, lots of hot bedsport, then you will probably like this novella. I believe it odes well for the next few books!


NOTE: This book was provided by Siren Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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