His Runt |✔️|
Abandoned and abused, Aurora, a rare fox-shifter, endures a life of torment as the 'runt' of a brutal wolf pack. But when a powerful Alpha arrives seeking his lost sister and his fated mate, her hidden strength and unique nature might just be the key to her freedom—or plunge her into an even greater danger. Will her true identity be accepted, or will she forever be 'damaged goods'?
The chill of the approaching winter bit at Aurora's fur, a familiar ache mirroring the constant pain in her injured paw. She lay curled tightly within the hollow of an old tree stump, just outside the pack's border, the dimming light casting long, distorted shadows around her. Every breath was a silent prayer that the others, especially Alec, wouldn't find her. Her back right paw throbbed, a painful reminder of their last 'hunt.' The distant howls of the pack, led by Alpha Darren, called them back, a summons she couldn't ignore, despite the gnawing fear of returning to her tormentors. With a whimper, she pushed herself up, limping back towards the oppressive 'safety' of the pack house, her heart a drum against her ribs.
