This week, my excerpt is from Caleb. It’s the second short story in my new Romantic Moments series and scheduled for release on September 1st. This excerpt skips a little ahead from last time. Alpha werewolf Caleb has just suffered a serious injury and his rival takes advantage of his weakened state by challenging him for leadership of the pack. Despite his mate’s concern about his physical condition, Caleb knows he has to face the challenge.
Excerpt from Caleb:
Mette howled again, even louder than before.
Tia was right, but both of us knew the law of the pack. When challenged, the leader must fight. The only way for a new leader to rise was through battle or appointment by another leader who was ready to step down. Though the latter was preferred by all parties involved, fights for leadership still occurred. Usually both wolves were fit for the challenge. There was no honor in defeating a weak adversary, but Mette only seemed to consider tradition when it suited him.
I stood and limped toward the door.
Tia blocked my path. “Caleb, please don’t do this.”
Caleb
by Kate Hill
Series: Romantic Moments
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Mild
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Werewolf, Hurt and Comfort, Urban Fantasy
Length: Short Story
Preorder Link: Amazon
I’m a powerful and respected Alpha, but the wolf Mette covets my leadership. I’m injured when my conniving enemy challenges me.
After losing my pack and nearly my life, I go to lick my wounds in the human world, but my beloved mate Tia knows that a wolf’s broken spirit can heal, and there is only one true leader of our pack.
Note: Caleb is a very short werewolf action romance story with a mild heat level, moderate violence, and a HEA. This Romantic Moments story is the perfect length for a lunch break, before bed, or any time you want a quick, romantic read.
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Mette seems like a wolf who needs to be taken down a peg or two. Tweeted.
You gotta do what you gotta do. Can’t just lay down. Hope Caleb gets some help.