Elusive Mate
A Small Town Shifter Romance

He's her fate; she's his challenge.   Alpha Lucian Hendrix of the Baihu Clan of white tiger shifters has always been a dominant and powerful leader, every time he catches the scent of his true mate, Zenya Hale, his primal instincts kick in and he becomes consumed by a possessive desire to claim her as his own. He is accustomed and expects to have his commands followed without question. But she is not one to be tamed or controlled, and she resists his advances at every turn, determined to maintain her independence and defy her clan's traditions.   Zenya, recognizing the threat of losing her freedom under the guise of a forced pair bond, makes a daring escape on the morning after their bonding ceremony. She thinks she has freed herself not only from Lucian's possessive grasp but her relief is short-lived as she falls into the hands of a group of sinister vampires.   Rescued by Cullen Manchester and his team, she is brought to Windsong, a safe haven. With the help of the Shadow Sisters she slips away again before Lucian can arrive at Windsong to claim her.   Caught between her fierce desire for freedom and the escalating supernatural wars, Zenya must navigate a path filled with peril and passion. As Lucian’s relentless pursuit continues, both must confront what it truly means to be bound by destiny or torn apart by conflict.