Torn from his pack and forced into human servitude, tough alpha shifter Nick fights in underground cage matches for the amusement of his masters. With his supernatural strength and healing powers, no human can stand against him in the ring.
But the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
When things get boring, Nick's masters decide to spice things up a little. He isn't the only shifter to get caught, after all.
Elliot's a beta from another pack, needing an alpha's protection-- and more. He's in heat, desperate for an alpha's touch, and his human captors know it.
On thing's for sure: Nick's tired of being a toy for humans. It's time to take control.
This 12,000 word novella contains explicit M/M material. For adult readers only!
Short but very dramatic and emotional. Nicholas' struggle and the darkness within his soul contrasts with the purity of the feelings he has for Elliot. The physical struggles within the ring illuminate the way Nick wrestles with guilt, shame, and pain. Elliot's suffering is vividly portrayed. I liked that we see slices of the story from each man's point of view, allowing us to get inside their head. The writing is gorgeous, a smooth evocative style. Tiny details are picked out and the focus is tight, swinging like a spotlight from the action to the emotions. A powerful punch in a quick read.