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    Freya's Mates
    Freya's Mates
    Freya's Mates
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    Freya's Mates

    By Stacey Espino

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    Pack Seduction, 2

    Freya's on her own, lost in a new city. Being of royal blood, every male shifter would kill to have her as a mate. Staying in hiding is her number one priority.

    When hunger leads her to the rear of a night club in search of food, she comes across a human who arouses a new desire within her.

    Once inside the club, she's caught skipping out on her bill and forced to deal with the club owner and bartender, both sexier-than-sin shifters. Will she be able to submit to the three men? Can there be a future with a human mate?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvernight Publishing
    Release dateJun 29, 2011
    ISBN9781926950600
    Freya's Mates
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    Stacey Espino

    Stacey Espino is an international bestselling author, residing in beautiful northern Canada. She loves writing erotic romance that will have you squirming in your seat. From hardcore cowboys to alpha shifters, and everything in between, she has you covered.​Stacey also co-writes with author Sam Crescent.If you prefer alternative romance, check out Stacey's gay stories as Winona Wilder.Make sure to join Stacey and Sam's Playroom for contests, updates, and giveaways!https://www.facebook.com/groups/295030114286077/

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      Freya's Mates - Stacey Espino

      Published by Evernight Publishing at Smashwords

      www.evernightpublishing.com

      Copyright© 2011 Stacey Espino

      ISBN: 978-1-926950-60-0

      Cover Artist: LF Designs

      Editor: JC Chute

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

      WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be used or reproduced electronically or in print without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews.

      This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      DEDICATION

      This one goes out to all the lovely Evernight Publishing authors. What a talented, supportive group to be a part of. I'm truly honored.

      FREYA'S MATES

      Pack Seduction, 2

      Stacey Espino

      Copyright © 2011

      Chapter One

      After spending the frigid night hiding behind rancid dumpsters, and the day in various sheds and garages, Freya grew desperate and hungry. She wore only the tattered clothes she'd found on a clothesline in one of the backyards she'd used as a refuge. This city was new and unfamiliar to her, but at least she was free. Life on the run was preferable to fulfilling a destiny she wanted no part of. Her mother had sent two shifters to try and bring her back to the royal palace, but she'd gained her freedom once again. Next time she may not be so lucky, so she needed to be more careful.

      She didn't know where to turn at this point. Her sister, Carna, was mated to four alpha shifters. Freya wished her the best, hoping she'd found the happiness and stability they'd all sought for so many years. Now it was just and Delia on the run, and Freya had lost track of Delia years ago.

      What have I gotten myself into? she muttered to herself. Maybe she should have stayed with Carna when she had the chance. Gods, it had been good to see her sister again, but Freya wouldn't be a burden to anyone. She wasn't the responsibility of Carna's mates, not theirs to protect and care for. She tried to convince herself this was for the best––she was meant to be on the road. Alone, and on the run—a free spirit, a phantom wolf. It's what she knew and what she grew accustomed to over the years. If she returned home, she'd be the target for every shifter eager to mate with one of the last royal females. Or her mother would set her up with a list of pre-selected suitors. She wanted no part of a forced mating.

      She crept out of her hiding place as the sun set, following the scent of food on the breeze. Walking in a crouch, she used her senses to try and detect any potential threat, but the coast appeared to be clear. She followed the narrow alleyway, trailing the scent to the rear of a large brick building. A single metal door at the rear of the establishment was closed tight, but she could hear and feel the deep bass of music coming from inside. Her curiosity was piqued. She imagined a room filled with sweat-glistened bodies, losing themselves to the techno beat. But even in a crowd she wasn't safe. There were shifters everywhere—not just in the forests and backcountry, but living amongst humans in towns and heavily populated cities. If there were shifters, they'd recognize the scent of her royal blood within seconds. Then they'd want her. Not for the woman, the wolf, or any deep seated longing—just for her pedigree and what she represented. Male shifters would kill to mate with one of the three Demori sisters, with only two left unmated now that Carna had found her fate.

      I'm sure they'd let you in the main entrance. You're cute. They'll send you to the front of the line. The male voice originated in the deep shadows along the building. Not sure about the get-up, though.

      Her hackles rose. Why hadn't she sensed him? A billow of sweet-smelling smoke surrounded his face, still hidden in the darkness. He leaned against the building, one jean-clad leg bent up. When she realized he wasn't a shifter, her defenses lowered. Just another human. Not a threat. Only shifters went crazy from the scent of her blood.

      What's inside?

      Club Frenzy. You'll find everything you're looking for in there. He took a drag on his cigarillo. The human was tall, but that's about all she could gauge besides the deep tone of his voice.

      I just want food. I'm not looking for a good time, if that's what you're suggesting. Freya spent her fair share of time moving from one city to the next, sometimes staying in nice hotels, other times little shitholes frequented by drug addicts and prostitutes. She didn't want this stranger mistaking her for one of those ladies of the night. If nothing else, Freya still had her dignity.

      Well, it's not my first choice for a decent meal. He pushed off from the wall, stepping into the dim glow of the outdoor lighting. The human had narrow eyes, dark as the night sky. His hair was black and tousled. Freya froze as he moved toward her. He scrubbed a hand over his neatly trimmed goatee, a devilish smirk on his lips.

      I'm not picky. Do you have a key? She took a step back, not eager to get so close to a man she knew nothing about. Unlike Carna, she wasn't as comfortable with her sexuality. Her raging monthly urges were a source of dread.

      This human's size and rugged good looks tempted her in ways she'd never known. She didn't feel threatened. Her wolf could rip him apart, and he'd be helpless with no teeth or claws to protect himself. What she feared was her own desire.

      No, but I can get you in. He took another step forward, and reached out to lift a section of her hair, threading it between a thumb and finger. Everything about him was calm and unrushed. What's your name?

      She almost leaned into his heat, somehow enamored by the human. "Freya."

      Well, Freya, I'm Darius. Get ready for a wild ride, he said before banging a fist on the metal door. The echoing boom was rewarded with a quick response. Mind if I bring in a guest?

      The oversized shifter looked her up and down before nodding.

      Darius stepped into the club, pausing for her to follow. Should she go? She had no clue what awaited her inside. The kidnappers her mother had sent for her could be waiting just past the threshold. But her basic need for food overpowered any logical thought. Freya followed behind the human, putting as much distance between her and the imposing shifter as possible. Once inside, a different world awaited her. The music drowned out every other sound, beating in her chest like a living force. Colored lights zigzagged around her, adding to the chaos and confusion of the bustling nightclub. Women and men reveled in the sex-laden atmosphere, dancing, making out, and drinking. It was the perfect place to blend in, to get lost when she didn't want to be found. Surely the male shifters wouldn't be able to pinpoint her scent amidst the flood of stimuli around them.

      She zeroed in on her target—the grill near the back bar. The rich scents enticed her, beckoned her. Gods, her stomach protested violently. A nice steak, medium-rare, would hit the spot about now. She hadn't eaten anything in nearly two days as she remained in hiding. Freya turned to the right, moving fast, twisting in and out of the dancers, hoping to lose her companion as she moved closer to the bar. Her stealth had aided her in many escapes over the years.

      Do you have a menu? she asked the bartender, leaning over the counter on her elbows. Freya had to shout just to be heard. The shifter was

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