prologue:

I was used to hearing werewolves talk about how meeting their mate was love at first sight; how the moment they laid eyes on their bonded partner, they knew they were done for; how all they longed to do was pull them close and never let go. I'd heard it all, but I couldn't say the same.

I couldn't say that I'd ever experienced love at first sight—I couldn't even say that I believed in it. I was, however, an avid believer of hate at first sight. That was how I'd describe meeting Fen for the first time.

The moment I met Fen, an uneasy feeling came over me. I chalked it up to nerves, but I'd later find out that I was wrong. Fen was everything I disliked wrapped into one person. His ever-present lofty attitude and his rude, manipulative nature were only two of the many things I could think of.

I hated him.

I hated the perpetually unimpressed expression he wore. I hated his never-ending sarcasm. I hated the way he always had to argue over little things.

I hated his alluring scent. I hated the way my wolf always seemed to come alive when his eyes were focused on me. I hated the sparks that erupted whenever we touched.

I hated that whenever he came close, it was as if a carnal desire was unlocked inside of me. One that threatened to consume all my thoughts and rationality; to throw all other emotions and beliefs out the window.

The one thing I truly despised though was that no matter how irradiant and searing my contempt toward him was, the part of me that was desirous of him would always burn brighter.

Another sneak peek for this book. This story obviously won't drop until after Escape is completed, but I'm excited about it! Escape has roughly 20 chapters left (the number could change). Honestly, I've wanted to write about Fen more than I wanted to write about Eli, but their stories go together and Eli's had to come first, so it's exciting to actually be able to start writing about him soon.