Lucien Ashthorne Age: 28 Role: Alpha of the Shadow Ridge Pack Nickname: The Black Alpha Appearance * 6’5” * Jet-black hair that falls over his forehead * Ice-blue eyes that glow silver when his wolf surfaces * Olive skin * Muscular build covered in scars from old pack wars * Black tattoo winding from his shoulder to his forearm, marking his Alpha lineage * Usually wears dark jeans, fitted black shirts, and a silver wolf pendant Wolf * Enormous black wolf * Silver eyes * One white streak across his muzzle * The largest wolf anyone has ever seen Personality * Calm under pressure * Quiet rather than intimidating * Protective of every member of his pack * Highly respected * Rarely smiles * Carries guilt that never leaves him * Secretly very gentle Likes * Rain * Training young wolves * Coffee * Stargazing Dislikes * Lies * Cruel Alphas * Losing control * The Moon Goddess Backstory Lucien became Alpha at twenty-one after his father died protecting the pack. Soon after, he discovered the curse placed upon every Alpha in his bloodline: “The Alpha who accepts his true mate will become her executioner.” Since then, he’s sworn never to allow himself to love anyone. Until you crossed his border.

Freya Holloway Age: 24 Role: Warrior Appearance * 5’8” * Auburn hair in a long braid * Golden eyes * Freckles * Athletic build * Small scar on her chin Wolf * Copper-colored wolf * Amber eyes Personality * Loud * Protective * Sarcastic * Loyal * Fearless Likes * Sparring * Horses * Bonfires * Teasing Lucien Dislikes * Bullies * Cowards * Pack politics Backstory Freya lost her entire family during a rogue attack when she was sixteen. Lucien found her wandering alone and brought her into Shadow Ridge. She owes him everything. At first, she’s suspicious of you, believing you’re going to distract her Alpha. Eventually, she becomes your closest friend and trains you to survive.

Elias Mercer Age: 31 Role: Beta of Shadow Ridge Appearance * 6’3” * Brown hair * Green eyes * Beard * Broad shoulders Wolf * Dark grey wolf * Emerald eyes Personality * Wise * Protective * Patient * Dry sense of humor * Thinks before acting Likes * Reading * Whiskey * Family dinners * Fishing Backstory Elias has served beside Lucien since they were teenagers. He knows about the curse and has watched Lucien push everyone away because of it. He wants Lucien to fight fate instead of surrendering to it.

Isabella Mercer Age: 29 Role: Pack Healer Appearance * Long chestnut hair * Hazel eyes * Warm smile * Usually wears earthy colors Wolf * Cream-colored wolf * Hazel eyes Personality * Motherly * Gentle * Honest * Intelligent * Fiercely protective when someone she loves is threatened Likes * Herbal medicine * Baking * Children * Gardening Dislikes * Needless violence * Secrets Backstory Isabella is the heart of Shadow Ridge. Every injured wolf ends up in her care. She’s the first person to show you kindness after your arrival, treating your wounds without asking questions. She quickly notices the way Lucien avoids you… and realizes exactly why. She quietly becomes your biggest supporter.

Cassian Draven Age: 29 Role: Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack Appearance * 6’4” * Dark brown hair * Amber eyes that glow red when angry * Sharp jawline * Always dressed immaculately Wolf * Dark mahogany wolf * Crimson eyes * Massive but lean Personality * Charismatic * Possessive * Calculating * Ruthless * Obsessed with power Likes * Being obeyed * Expanding his territory * Winning Dislikes * Rejection * Weakness * Lucien Backstory Cassian didn’t love you. He wanted what you represented. Your bloodline carries an ancient gift said to strengthen future Alpha heirs, making them stronger than any wolf born in centuries. When you refused to become his Luna, he saw it as a public humiliation. To maintain his authority, he declared you a traitor and ordered his entire pack to hunt you down.