Olsen knows two things, the woman who saved him is his mate and he can’t remember what she looks like. Something feels off as he searches for the woman but with a hunter in the area, Olsen must hurry and stay alert. As the second in command his pack has always come first but finding a mate changes everything. He will do whatever it takes to keep Alia and the pack safe. His strength as a werewolf will be tested while his emotions run deeper for the female who saved him.
***This book does standalone, but they’re better when read in order. ***
The April air was slightly chilly at night in Austin, Nevada. It was starting to warm up the closer the month inched toward May, but the moment the sun vanished, the temperature seemed to drop ten degrees. Alia pulled on her light scarf to keep herself from shivering.
Movement caught her eye in the alley a street over. She took one headphone out, just as gunshots rang out, making her duck.
“Visum,” Alia uttered under her breath, the spell gave her a way to see heat signatures. One person laid on the ground, and another body ran the other way. She repeated the spell, and it faded as she ran to the injured man.
When she reached the wounded guy with deep red hair, she dropped her bag to the ground. She couldn’t believe how tall he looked lying there. Focus, Alia! His hands clutched his chest while he took shallow breaths. Trying not to over-think, she placed her small fingers on his rough hand. A current tore through her body, and the male’s eyes snapped open as he gasped for air, his dark blue eyes turned slightly hazy.
“My name is Alia, and I will help you.” She yanked off her scarf, and pressed it into his chest where the bullet hit him. Blood continued to flow. Quickly lifting his large form, she checked his back. She found no exit wound, so she knew the bullet was still inside his body.
“This can’t be happening now,” he whispered, his voice gruff, and strained.
“Who shot you?” She pressed even harder to try to stifle the flow, but it didn’t seem to be working.
“A young hunter trying to get a name,” he said between gasps of pain.
“We need to get you some help.” She called out, but no footsteps sounded near her. A little after midnight, and no one was around. Alia cursed as the blood covered her hands; it looked like there was no end to the damage.
“Damn imprint had to happen now,” he hissed as Alia pressed even harder. Imprint? Where do I know that word from? Her mind searched for the connection, but his breath grew staggered, bringing her focus on him.
“What is your name?” Alia asked, trying to distract him.
“Olsen.” His eyes fluttered closed, sending Alia into a panic.
“Olsen, I need you to keep your eyes open.” He kept them open for a moment. “No, no you can’t die on me.” Anger filled her body as she weighed her options. If she used stronger magic, she would have to leave town, but if she didn’t use magic, the man under her palms would die. The thought of him dying made her stomach turn, and her heart clench. Why should I care so much about this stranger?
“Olsen, come on. Open those blue eyes. Look at me!” She whipped her head around. “Visum,” she whispered, to her disappointment there was no one outside. Alia blinked away the spell. She hung her head, trying to come up with a plan. No one is watching. Use magic to save him. The little voice in her head had a point. Yet the seekers would be able to track her down in a few days. She studied Olsen. The color drained from his face.
“No one will find out about this,” she promised herself. I’ll heal him, then erase his memory.
Aila is a nurse and a witch on the run. Even though it could put her in danger she takes a chance a heals a man who’s been shot. Olson knows that a woman saved his life and that he finally found his mate, but he can’t seem to remember much else, things are all fuzzy. Fate throws these to back into each others path and they work together to try and find a way free of those hunting her. There were a lot of twists and turns. I loved the build up with these two and the inner working of her mind. Can’t wait to read the rest of the books in this new series!
Crystal Hool
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start of a new series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017 Verified Purchase
What a great beginning to a new series! If you enjoy reading about shifters and/or witches you won’t be able to put this book down. Alia Imprints with Olsen when he is shot but Alia erases his memory of her. They face several struggles before things settle down. And what happens when a witch also becomes a werewolf? I recommend reading this book to find out. Another great read by McKayla Schutt!
Diane Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Witch and werewolf? A new must read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017