Title: Challenge the
Darkness
Author: Dirk Greyson
Series: Yellowstone Wolves
Genre: M/M Paranormal Shifters
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Aug 31 2015
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
When alpha shifter Mikael Volokov is called to witness a
challenge, he learns the evil and power-hungry Anton Gregor will stop at
nothing to attain victory. Knowing he will need alliances to keep his pack
together, Mikael requests a congress with the Evergreen pack and meets Denton
Arguson, Evergreen alpha, to ask for his help. Fate has a strange twist for
both of them though, and Mikael and Denton soon realize they’re destined mates.
Denton resists the pull between them—he has his own pack and
his own responsibilities. But Mikael isn't willing to give up. The Mother has
promised Mikael his mate, told him he must fight for him, and that only
together can they defeat the coming darkness. When Anton casts his sights on
Denton's pack, attacks and sabotage follow, pulling Denton and Mikael together
to defeat a common enemy. But Anton’s threats sow seeds of destruction enough
to break any bond, and the mates’ determination to challenge the darkness may
be their only saving grace.
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Excerpt
“If we can smell them, they can scent us, so we’ll stay
where we are for a moment.” Mikael inhaled again, pulling the scent of heaven
from the air. He scented once again and his nose damn near jumped off his face
and did some sort of happy dance. Mikael turned to Karl, wondering if he
smelled it as well, but his brother scanned around on his usual protective
alert. “Do you smell that?”
“What? All I smell are two wolves, and it’s getting stronger
but I don’t see anyone yet.” Karl turned toward the restaurant. “They must be
in there.” Karl stopped as Mikael stared at him. “What? You look like you do
when Mom bakes her wild strawberry pie and you can smell it for miles.”
“This is better,” Mikael whispered as a surge of energy
raced through him, settling in his now aching groin. Fuck, what the hell is this? His pants were achingly tight and his
dick was about to shred the seams of his pants.
“What’s wrong with you? Your teeth are lowering and your
eyes have gone feral,” Karl whispered. “It isn’t like you to lose control. What
gives?”
“Fuck if I know,” Mikael whispered and inhaled through his
mouth, trying anything to calm himself. His wolf wanted out badly, and Mikael
was seconds from turning his head to the ceiling and howling to the heavens,
which was not good and could not happen. He turned away and saw a sign for the
restrooms. He didn’t say a word, just headed for them with Karl right behind
him.
“What’s wrong with you? This meeting is important and you
lose control now?”
“I just need a few seconds, that’s all. Stand outside and
make sure everyone stays away. I’ll be right out.” Mikael pushed the door open
and the scents of the bathroom, while clean, overwhelmed his nose and blocked
out whatever had set him off. Strong scents were always hard on wolves, so none
of them ever wore anything but what God gave them. All Mikael could come up
with was that the scents the humans were wearing must have short-circuited his
nose for a few minutes. He went to the sink and ran the cold water, splashing
some on his face. He breathed normally and his wolf, while active, seemed to
settle back down.
“I’m in control, and unless we want a disaster on our hands,
I have to stay in control,” Mikael repeated to himself and his wolf for a few
seconds. Both halves of himself had to be in agreement at a critical time like
this. Once he was feeling better, Mikael left the restroom and stepped out into
the lobby.
He scented cologne and deodorant from the humans and
wrinkled his nose slightly before dismissing it. Then the sweet, earthy scent
hit him again: human mixed with wolf, and earth, heaven, water, and fire all at
once.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. Let’s go. We have business to conduct.” He was going
to do this come hell or high water. He led Karl to the restaurant and stepped
inside. Instantly his gaze fell on two large men who met their gazes intently.
The one had the warm, rich skin of a Native American. He slowly got to his feet
and stood to the side of the other man. “Mother, help me,” Mikael whispered.
The other man was broader, and as he got to his feet, it was obvious he matched
Mikael in height, size, and strength. He was also stunning, with blond hair
that reached his shoulders in light waves, but as soon as Mikael got a few
steps closer, it was the eyes—as blue and deep as the clear summer sky—that
damn near touched his soul. Those eyes were familiar; he’d seen them one time
before. The Mother herself had shown them to him long ago. This was his mate,
and he was truly royally screwed. Two alphas together would be like dropping
gasoline onto a forest fire. They did not mix, and they would fight each other
tooth and nail. This was totally fucked up. He inhaled, and his wolf bounded
upward desperately trying to come forward. It took all the willpower he could
muster to stop him and to keep his expression neutral as he stepped toward the
two men.
Author Information
Dirk is very much an outside kind
of man. He loves travel and seeing new
things. Dirk worked in corporate America
for way too long and now spends his days writing, gardening, and taking care of
the home he shares with his partner of more than two decades. He has a Master’s Degree and all the other
accessories that go with a corporate job.
But he is most proud of the stories he tells and the life he's
built. Dirk lives in Pennsylvania in a
century old home and is blessed with an amazing circle of friends.
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