Book excerpt: Slapping the most powerful werewolf in the city has consequences… Forced to attend the city’s Midwinter Ball as an offering to the lord, Cyan expects a quick in and out. After all, no real werewolf would be interested in a short, plump non-shifter, would they? Certainly not Lord Veyr, the master alpha and lord of the city. He can have any woman he wants. There’s no way he’d look at her twice… But he does, naming her his midwinter choice and putting a target on her back. Is she wolf enough to survive the lycan court or will it chew her up and spit her out? She’s not just his woman. She’s his mate. If he can convince her to stay… The most powerful alpha in the city, Veyr has held his throne against all comers for many lonely years. Tired of simpering lycan princesses, he longs for a real match… a woman who will stand up to him. Getting slapped was unexpected, but he’ll do anything to keep curvy little Cyan by his side and in his bed. But lycan politics are treacherous and a single misstep costs him everything. When he discovers that Cyan isn't just avoiding him, but has forsaken the shifter way of life he knows he can't hide behind honor anymore. But when he finds her, he realizes there's a lot more to play for than just his heart... NB: Please be aware this title has previously been released under a different title, and has been revised and expanded.