Queen of Wolves Series by Melissa Morgan

The black panther blended in with the inky black of night as she moved with fluid grace through the thick forest of cedar trees, the pads of her feet completely silent as they sank into the rich carpet of decomposed leaves and dirt. She moved swiftly, creeping around stumps and logs of fallen trees from the most recent storm. Weaving through the trees, she sniffed the air constantly on the look out for the scent of pack on the cool night air... moreThe black panther blended in with the inky black of night as she moved with fluid grace through the thick forest of cedar trees, the pads of her feet completely silent as they sank into the rich carpet of decomposed leaves and dirt. She moved swiftly, creeping around stumps and logs of fallen trees from the most recent storm. Weaving through the trees, she sniffed the air constantly on the look out for the scent of pack on the cool night air. She didn’t have much time before the guards picked up the scent of cat on their lands. All she could smell was damp earth and small woodland creatures, and she picked up speed. Trees and ferns blurred as she sped through the forest toward the heart of the territory. Suddenly, the wind shifted direction, and she knew with a sinking heart, the wolves on sentry duty picked up her scent. A wolf howled in alarm. Others howled a wolf song in return, and joined the hunt. She was already tired, but she continued to run, adrenaline making her feet swift. They were fast approaching her, when she picked up the pungent odor of wolf a minute later. They hadn’t been as far away as she had hoped. Desperate, she picked up as much speed as she could. The break the in the tree line was up ahead. She had to reach the clearing before they caught her. She was tiring quickly, her short burst of speed nearly gone when she slid on some wet leaves and fell. Zara tumbled forward several times, cracking her side and then her head on an exposed rock. She laid flat on her back, stunned, breathing hard. Her ribs and her ankle ached. She could hear the heavy galloping of wolves bearing down on her position, growling and yipping. Zara rolled over and scrambled to her feet. In a flash, she was running again, slower. The wolves were quickly catching up. They could run just as fast, but for longer. The clearing was just ahead, and with a desperate leap over a fallen log, she soared through the air. When she landed, she was in the clearing. Wolves growled from behind her and she ran toward the center circle of large stones. She barely made it up the three steps before large jaws clamped down on her shoulder, and she yelped in pain as she was forced to the ground, skidding her the rest of the way into the center of the dais. The large wolf who stood on her back growled menacingly when she tried to push him off. He shook his head, teeth tearing at the bite mark on her shoulder. She screamed as the teeth bit deeper into the muscle. “That’s enough Matteo.” A voice boomed out above the sounds of the rest of the wolves, gathering around in the circle. “Release her and step back.” Zara held her breath, and closed her eyes against the searing pain in her shoulder as the wolf released her and withdrew his teeth from the muscle of her shoulder. Zara groaned and rolled so that she could face her savior. Flat on her back, she stared up at the large wolf who stood over her. He growled, narrowing his eyes at her as she shifted back to human form. less

Sequel to "Queen of Wolves" Ayira is a were-cheetah who has arrived from Africa to be with her sister, Zara to see the birth of her babies. Despite a warm welcome from Zara and her new hosts, the Black Moon Pack she feels uncomfortable with her new surroundings and looks forward to returning home. She is a small, slim and beautiful were-cat and she is attracted to Cassius who is second in command of the pack. Cassius is the one who has been entrusted to be her guardian and protector... moreSequel to "Queen of Wolves" Ayira is a were-cheetah who has arrived from Africa to be with her sister, Zara to see the birth of her babies. Despite a warm welcome from Zara and her new hosts, the Black Moon Pack she feels uncomfortable with her new surroundings and looks forward to returning home. She is a small, slim and beautiful were-cat and she is attracted to Cassius who is second in command of the pack. Cassius is the one who has been entrusted to be her guardian and protector. There was a real risk that a rival wolf pack leader would try to kidnap her to learn the secret of her magic and then kill her. After one hundred and sixteen years werewolf Cassius was desperate to find a mate. He wanted what others of the Black Moon Pack had. A family of his own. The knowledge that he might not ever have that ate at him. He’d been alone so damn long; he was beginning to wonder if there was something fundamentally wrong with him that repelled women. He had yet to find a mate, who enticed him, compelled him, made him ache with desire. At first, Ayira taunts and teases Cassius and makes him feel small. She is dismissive but realises that he is a glorious specimen of the male species. Tall, handsome, and built like a well muscled Greek God. Cassius starts to have feelings for the first time for this were-cheetah even though deep down that her cat would never accept mating with a wolf. He followed her because it was his job as bodyguard but lately, he wanted to chase after her for entirely different reasons… Will Ayira return home to Africa and to her cheetah family or will the attraction of Cassius prove too strong to ignore? After the New Moon Hunt dinner party, Ayira plots a midnight run with Cassius through the forest. Will Cassius take advantage of her? Ayira has other ideas… less

The Third Book of the five part werewolf shifter romance series 'Queen of Wolves'. Contains strong adult content. The story of Beta wolf Matteo and his search for a reluctant mate Maura. She is running from a smaller rival wolf pack to avoid a union that she doesn't want. Can Matteo win her over and fight off her rival pack who want her back? “Shit! She’s running!” Luca shouted, taking off after her. She heard the car doors open and slam as the others got out of the SUV... moreThe Third Book of the five part werewolf shifter romance series 'Queen of Wolves'. Contains strong adult content. The story of Beta wolf Matteo and his search for a reluctant mate Maura. She is running from a smaller rival wolf pack to avoid a union that she doesn't want. Can Matteo win her over and fight off her rival pack who want her back? “Shit! She’s running!” Luca shouted, taking off after her. She heard the car doors open and slam as the others got out of the SUV. Low angry growls filled the air as they all shifted and took off after her. She ran faster, dodging tree trunks and low branches, in an effort to head in the direction they had been coming from. She figured the more distance she made between the car and their intended destination the better. She put her nose to the ground and sniffed, breathing in the musky scent of decomposed leaves, insects, ferns and earth. She could tell no other wolves had been in the area recently, but there was a faint odor of mountain lion. She frowned. Was she on mountain lion territory? She kept running, deciding to risk it. She would rather die by a cats hand than be forced to mate any man against her will. The water was freezing, even for late spring. It was obviously melted run off from the nearby snow-capped mountain. The cold sunk into her fur and made her bones ache. The chill seized her lungs and she struggled to catch her footing on some rocks along the bottom. She couldn’t lift herself out of the water with her injured leg. She let the current float her several feet while the other wolf watched, head low to the ground, growling. The others came to his side, waiting to see what direction she took. She was injured and outnumbered and she knew it. She struggled to pull herself out of the water until her good hind leg found solid ground. She scrambled to get her footing and finally, with supreme effort hauled herself up out of the frigid water, and onto a small rock ledge on the other side of the river. Shivering in the cool wind, her fur dripping heavily, she shook the water off and made her way to the edge of the cliff where the rushing river turned into a waterfall. She looked down. It was at least fifty feet down. She knew she couldn’t survive it in her wolf form, not with her leg already injured. She stared back at the wolves. One of them, Luca, shifted back to his human form as soon as she did. “Don’t!” He shouted over the roaring of the falling waters. He was trying to make his way over to her. “I’d rather die than go back!” She shouted. When he was half way across the river, she knew it was now or never. Then, taking a deep breath, she leapt into the air and dropped over the edge... less

The fourth story of the 'Queen of Wolves' series. Kirsten a young nurse goes camping alone and finds a mysterious man called Teague who has been attacked and left for dead by a rogue wolf pack. She desperately tries to save his life and in the process discovers he is not what he seems. To win his love she must make the 'CHANGE' between human and wolf and Teague must break the rules of his pack. Contains adult situations.