Nothing Stays Buried
After the dust settles in Lunar River, Alpha Kristofer wonders what he did wrong to lose his shot at love. The thirty-year-old virgin has poured everything into duty, yet a new darkness creeps toward the pack and forces him to heal a fractured heart while standing guard over those he loves.
Iris, still coping with the trauma of her kidnapping, is stunned to learn her mate is the Alpha next door. Beneath Kristofer's stoic exterior she uncovers a purity and honesty that is rare, even as he proves to be a fast study in the art of desire—and she can't resist the urge to guide him.
When a fresh threat stalks Lunar River and a devastating secret comes to light, their exploration of each other is pushed to the brink. Will Kristofer and Iris build something unbreakable, or will the revelation shatter her world all over again?
Content Warnings
Kidnapping Trauma, Emotional Healing, Sexual Content, Threats of Violence
Beloved Tropes
Virgin Alpha, Mated Neighbors, Protective Hero, Fated Soul Mates
Meet the Characters
Kristofer Waya
- Age: 30
- Role: Alpha
- Inner Wolf: Zeus
- Mate Bond Scent: Ground Coffee and Cinnamon
- Strengths: Strategy, Leadership, Protective Instincts
- Weaknesses: Women Crying, Iris, Alex
- Dislikes: Self-entitlement
A guarded Alpha with a bruised heart, Kristofer balances unwavering duty with the vulnerability of a man experiencing love's intensity for the first time.
Iris Ellewood
- Age: 23
- Role: Pack Member of Atlas
- Inner Wolf: Nora
- Mate Bond Scent: Brownies & Toasted Marshmallows
- Strengths: Smart, Resilient (still discovering the rest)
- Weaknesses: Atlas, Hot Chocolate
- Dislikes:
A survivor reclaiming her story, Iris blends warmth with wit as she teaches Kristofer to trust desire while navigating the shadows that refuse to stay buried.
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Preview Chapter
Kristofer traced the border of Lunar River on a worn map, the phantom ache of rejection settling heavier than his patrol gear. The hunters were gone, yet unease clung to the trees; every rustle felt like another failure waiting to happen. When Zeus rumbled beneath his skin, Kristofer knew something—or someone—was waiting for him beyond the training grounds.
Iris lingered outside the infirmary, fingers hovering over the scar that refused to fade. Coping meant movement, so she ran until the burn in her lungs drowned out the memories. The moment that comforting blend of coffee and cinnamon wrapped around her, the ground beneath her feet felt steady again... until a new scent flared, sharp with danger.
As their paths collided, a shadow slipped across the riverbank and a secret too heavy to stay buried broke the surface.
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