The Prey

The Prey

Jon Macknair

189,686 Words

5.0

Description

In a world where survival hinges on strength and cunning, Iris finds herself ensnared in a deadly game, marked as prey by a ruthless clan of shifters. For four agonizing years, she has eluded the twis ted pleasures of her captors, all while clinging to the hope of escape during the impending Grand Assembly. The tension of her existence escalates under the ever-watchful moon that witnesses her nightly struggles against predators that draw the line between cruelty and the thrill of the hunt. As a girl on the brink of womanhood, Iris navigates a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal, dominance, and her own simmering rage. The Protectors—clan members imbued with primal instincts—thrive on the idea of chasing her down, relishing in the torment of their "mandatory" games. Among them, Cole Nightshade leads this brutal opposition, a constant reminder of the chilling fate that awaits if she falters. Yet in the shadows of her torment, determination fuels her will to survive, masking her vulnerability beneath layers of defiance. With the threat of Silas Darkwood lurking ever closer, the stakes rise. Silas’s obsession with dominance and dire intentions make him a formidable foe. The stark reality is clear: if she becomes his mate, she will lose herself to a life intertwined in misery and oppression. As the clock counts down to the day of the Grand Assembly, Iris prepares to confront her fears armed with a makeshift weapon and a thrumming desire to reclaim her own destiny. Visceral and haunting, this gripping tale weaves through the darkness of survival, an exploration of what it means to fight against the odds while grappling with the shadows of one’s own heart. The clock is ticking, the predators are closing in, and amidst the chaos, Iris realizes that her greatest weapon might just be her will to escape the fate that binds her. With every twist and turn, the suspense deepens, urging readers to wonder: will she break free or become another victim of their twisted hunt?