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    A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness: Something Never Seen, #1
    A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness: Something Never Seen, #1
    A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness: Something Never Seen, #1
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    A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness: Something Never Seen, #1

    By Natasha Duncan-Drake

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    Discover a paranormal world of forbidden love and impossible choices in A Matter of Will, the first book of a thrilling new series.

    In a world of shifting alliances, Edwin is the alpha of his pack, a mantle he inherited after his brother's heroic death. Though he and his pack saved many lives from an invading coven of vampires, Edwin still can't forgive himself for those he couldn't protect, including Cal, a young mage that had captured his heart. But when Cal returns with fangs, Edwin is faced with an impossible choice that could break his heart for good.

    Feel the tension as Edwin struggles to save his pack and his love in A Matter of Will! If you love werewolves and vampires, you'll love this exciting paranormal adventure romance. Pick up your copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherwittegenpress
    Release dateFeb 5, 2021
    ISBN9781912583669
    A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness: Something Never Seen, #1
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    Natasha Duncan-Drake

    Natasha is a British author with Wittegen Press and has been publishing genre fiction since 2011. Her work includes everything from horror to young adult fantasy and she has never met a genre she didn't like. A prolific producer of short stories and novels alike, Natasha currently has over twenty five titles in her back catalogue with further releases always imminent. Natasha has been writing since she was a young girl ever since she read The Hobbit at Primary School. She is a big fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror in all their forms and is a big advocate of fanfiction as a great tool for writers to polish their skills in a welcoming and supportive community. Before establishing Wittegen Press with her twin sister, Sophie Duncan, Natasha was a database and systems consultant. She combines these skills with her writing to create and manage her career in the bold new eBook market.

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      Book preview

      A Matter of Will - Natasha Duncan-Drake

      Something Never Seen

      The alpha of the pack, Edwin, was never meant to lead. He's an introvert happier with books than people who never wanted to be the guardian of a sacred spring and source of magic. But when his heroic brother died, he was left with no choice.

      Enter Cal, a rebellious young mage looking for adventure. Somehow, he became pack and now the unlikely pair must make history together.

      Edwin and Cal's journey is an exciting adventure full of fantasy and romance.

      Books in the series:

      Book 1 - A Matter of Will: Shadow of Darkness

      Book 2 - The Party: Werewolves on Display

      Chapter 1

      Loss & Life

      THE NIGHT SKY WAS AS BLACK as Edwin's mood. The scotch in his glass was not helping, even if it was laced with herbs that made his werewolf system susceptible to the alcohol. It had been a terrible two weeks.

      You did your best, you know.

      I could have done better, he replied and turned away from the window to look at his wife.

      Aurelia was perfectly decked out like a lady of the manor should be. She had been prepared for her role in life since she was a small child and she played it well. Edwin only wished he played his as competently. She was his first beta, his lieutenant in the pack, and his right hand. She was the hand of law, even though she was currently seven months pregnant with their first children.

      It was only the pregnancy that had kept her out of the recent mess. Given how dangerous it had been, and the fact she was carrying the heirs, she had been kept away from the action. Not that she'd liked that at the time, but it had been one order Edwin had been glad to give.

      Don't be ridiculous, Aurelia said in what was her usual no-nonsense tone. Those vermin could have destroyed half the town. You did exactly what a good alpha should have, you rallied the troops and found a solution.

      People died.

      Of course they died, we were infested with vampires. You can't always save everyone.

      Alasdair would have.

      Aurelia just gave him a look for that.

      Edwin knew he wasn't a very good alpha. It was never supposed to have been him. Werewolves nearly always had twins and Alasdair, his brother, had been twelve minutes older than him. They weren't identical twins and they had always been polar opposites, Alasdair the outgoing, confident extrovert and Edwin the introvert who preferred books to people.

      Alasdair had been brought up to be the next alpha, Edwin had been allowed to do what he liked within reason. Then Alasdair had got himself killed in something as mundane as a coach crash. The heroic idiot had gone back in time and again to

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