Title: Lost Mate
Author: Dirk Greyson
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M, Paranormal Romance, Shifters
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: May 1 2017
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Wolf shifter Falco Gladstone knew Carter McCloud was his
mate when they were in seventh grade, but school and the foster care system
tore them apart. Years later, Falco is second in command of his Michigan pack,
serving under an uncle who cares more about his own power than the welfare of
their people. The alpha orders Falco to marry and produce offspring—but Falco’s
already found his mate, and mates are forever.
Carter’s lonely life is turned upside down when he detects a
familiar scent on the wind. The mates might have found each other, but their
happily ever after is far from guaranteed. Falco’s commitment to Carter puts
him at odds with his uncle’s plans, and when one of the alpha’s enforcers
starts shadowing the couple, something must be done—something that will either
cement their relationship or destroy it once and for all.
Prologue—12 years ago
The bell rang, hurting Falco’s ears. He usually anticipated
it, but today the raw clang that shook his eardrums took him by surprise. He
already had his things together and left his last Friday class in a huge hurry,
looking forward to a weekend of running with the other boys in the pack. At
thirteen, the others his age weren’t ready for their first shift, but Falco
could feel his wolf beginning to push toward the surface. Of his pack mates, he
had always been the one to experience everything first. Being the biggest and
strongest, he’d developed faster than the others, which was both exciting and
frightening. But he had his dad and uncle to help show him the way, and they
knew just about everything about being a wolf shifter—at least, that’s what
Falco thought.
He reached the hall, put his things in his locker, and
grabbed his jacket and the one book he’d need for homework—thanks, Mr. Collins,
Falco growled under his breath, his throat rumbling. Then he looked around,
closed his locker, and headed out for the bus to take him home.
Falco reached the door to the middle school as a commotion
caught his budding wolf hearing. He was still getting used to all the things
his increased senses provided for him. The bell making him want to howl eight
times a day was one of them, but it also warned him of trouble, like now. The
early spring breeze, usually fresh and clean, carried the tang of abject fear.
Falco scrunched his nose and shoved his book into Missy’s hands. “Carry this on
the bus for me?”
“What is it?” she asked innocently.
“I’ll be right back.” He raced toward the back of the
building and turned the corner to where two other boys—Falco knew their
exploits well enough—had a smaller, blond-haired kid up against the wall.
“Just leave me alone,” the kid said forcefully, standing
defiantly against the brick, staring back at both of them.
Falco had to give him credit—the kid had guts.
“What’s going on?” Falco asked in his best commanding voice,
emulating the pack alpha as he stepped forward. He watched as the kid’s eyes
widened and the smell of fear became more pungent. His uncle had told him once
that sometimes fear was necessary in order to keep the order that a pack
required. Falco had seen him put that into practice on a few occasions, but
this was different.
“We’re just having a little fun. He’s a newbie, and we
thought we’d see how fast the rabbit here could run before we brought him
down,” Jason said with a vicious grin that indicated he was planning a lot more
than just playing.
“Your fun’s over. The buses will be leaving soon.” Falco
placed his hands on his hips, already tired of both of them.
Peter wheeled around as though he were going to fight, but
stopped, eyes widening, and then he took a step back.
“Go on. Get out of here.” Neither of them were any match for
him, and they both knew it. Falco was stronger than both Jason and Peter, and
even together, Falco would clean their clocks, especially since his fingers and
teeth were already tingling, preparing for a shift that he wasn’t ready for.
“Go!” he growled, and they took off at a run.
Character Cast
Falco: First met
Carter when they were in the seventh grade for only a few weeks. Then Carter was gone from school and Falco didn’t
see him again. Falco is the second in
command of his pack that has just been taken over by his uncle, a homophobic
ass. Its then that Falco encounters
Carter again. Now he had decisions to
make.
Carter
Placed in foster care for a few weeks which placed him in a new school for a
few weeks. Then he returned to his
family and went back to his life. He never knew that Falco was his mate until
he meets him years later after returning to Manistee to open a pet store. He was always good with animals and now
he’s making his dream come true, until some local wolves begin hassling
him.
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.
Twitter @dirkgreyson
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