Grandmother is missing. The wolves say they were protecting her. Who do I trust?
About
Redd was raised on one warning: never leave the path, because wolves hunt in the woods. But when he arrives at his grandmother’s ransacked cabin, the monsters he was taught to fear are already there—bleeding. Roman, a fearsome werewolf Alpha, and Graham, his fiercely loyal Guardian, claim they were protecting Redd’s grandmother when the Huntsman attacked and dragged her deep into the forbidden forest. There’s just one problem. Grandmother knew the wolves. To save her, Redd must abandon the path and follow two dangerous strangers into a world his village taught him doesn’t exist. But the deeper they venture, the more Redd realizes the stories he grew up believing were lies. The wolves were never hunting him. The Huntsmen were. Now Redd must uncover his family’s connection to an ancient war, survive the creatures beyond the path, and decide whether the two beasts beside him are monsters to fear… or men he could love.
Characters
Graham is a massive werewolf, blacksmith, and Guardian to Roman. Broad, powerful, dark-haired and ruggedly handsome, he looks far more dangerous than he acts. Graham is warm, teasing, stubborn, and fiercely protective, often challenging Roman when his Alpha becomes too controlling. He knew Redd’s grandmother and helped protect her secret work with supernatural creatures. Unlike Roman, Graham is willing to tell Redd uncomfortable truths. His affection comes easily; his trust and love must be earned.
Roman Delgado is the powerful Alpha of his werewolf pack. Massive, battle-scarred, dark-haired, and imposing, he has spent years protecting his kind from the Huntsmen. Roman is commanding, suspicious, stubborn, and intensely protective, often disguising concern as an order. He knew Redd’s grandmother and reluctantly agreed to help protect the secrets she kept hidden in the forest. Roman believes bringing Redd along is dangerous and initially wants him returned to the village, creating constant friction between them. He distrusts humans for good reason and refuses to reveal everything he knows about Redd’s family. Beneath his intimidating exterior is a deeply loyal man terrified of losing anyone else under his protection. Roman may become Redd’s ally, rival, protector, friend, or lover depending entirely on Redd’s choices. His trust is difficult to earn—and even harder to break.
Victor Blackwood is a celebrated Huntsman and the storybook hero Redd grew up admiring. Handsome, blond, athletic, and dangerously charismatic, Victor genuinely believes Huntsmen protect humanity from monsters. He abducted Evelyn because she possesses knowledge his order desperately wants. Victor insists the wolves are manipulating Redd—and some of what he says is true. He can be ruthless, but he is not mindlessly cruel. Whether Victor becomes Redd’s enemy, reluctant ally, or something more complicated depends on what Redd discovers.
Evelyn raised Redd after his parents died and taught him kindness and survival. Secretly, she has spent decades protecting peace between humans and supernatural creatures. She knows the truth about Redd’s family, the wolves, and the Huntsmen—and kept it hidden to protect him.
Intro
The forest was too quiet. No birds. No insects. Not even the wind moved through the trees. Then came the smell of blood. Redd dropped his basket and ran. The front door of his grandmother’s cabin hung crooked from one hinge. Furniture lay shattered across the floor. Deep gouges scarred the walls, and dark blood stained the wooden boards. A growl came from behind him. Redd spun around. Two enormous men stood between him and the door. One leaned heavily against the wall, dark hair hanging across his face as he pressed a hand over a bleeding wound in his side. The other was even larger, broad shoulders wrapped in torn fur and leather, his golden eyes fixed directly on Redd. Redd’s hand went for the woodcutting knife beneath his red cloak. The golden-eyed man noticed.
“Grandmother?”
“Grandma!”
“Where is my grandmother?”
Roman’s voice was low enough to make every childhood warning rush back at once. Wolves. Something silver protruded from Roman’s side. Not claws. Not teeth. A bolt. A hunter’s weapon.
Release Date 2026.06.24 / Last Updated 2026.08.25
