Den of Discovery

Den of Discovery JUNIPER COLE Copyright © 2023 by Etched & Inked Publishing All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. Den of Discovery Blurb Watching over Egan has become Casper’s obsession. From the first moment Egan entered The Den, Casper felt his soul calling to him. But after a lifetime of being rejected and feared, Casper can't bring himself to step out of the shadows and claim what's his. Egan knows he’s being followed, his every move watched by someone hiding in the shadows. Instead of fearing the unknown man, he feels excited and wanted. It’s not until Egan is attacked by a group of men set on killing him that his shadow finally reveals himself. Will Casper and Egan get the time they need to bond or will the constant threat against Egan’s life stop them before they even get started? Den of Discovery is a Gay Paranormal Romance and is book 3 in The Den series which will follow a new couple in every book. It can be read as a standalone though characters will make appearances in other books, so they are better read in order. It contains explicit content, graphic language and situations some readers may find uncomfortable. For a more detailed description please check the content guide inside the novel. Mentions & Credit Characters by @vane.ux on Instagram (PliPlu on Etsy) https://www.instagram.com/vane.ux/ Cover by Pretty in Ink (Dez Purington) https://www.facebook.com/groups/178682156124136 Editing and Formatting by Kate Seger https://www.kateseger.com Dedication To my readers, who have made this series take off and become my most successful work yet. Thank you for all you do. Also, for my Pervert Writers group and their constant help keeping me focused. Content Warning Death of parents, Murder of unborn child/Murder of pregnant woman, Blood & gore, Murder, Attempted murder, Violence, Torture, Stalking (light), PTSD/Flashbacks, Burns, Kidnapping, Mass shooting/gun violence Kink List Voyeurism, Exhibitionism, Daddy, Sexting, Toys, Nipple play/suckling, Marking, Spanking, Punishments, Face sitting, Cock warming and more… Contents 1. Egan 2. Casper 3. Egan 4. Drake 5. Casper 6. Egan 7. Casper 8. Egan 9. Casper 10. Egan 11. Egan 12. Drake 13. Casper 14. Egan 15. Casper 16. Casper 17. Egan 18. Casper 19. Egan 20. Casper 21. Egan 22. Drake 23. Casper 24. Egan 25. Casper 26. Egan 27. Egan 28. Casper 29. Egan 30. Casper Afterword About the Author Chapter 1 Egan He’s watching me again. I can feel him just out of sight, tracking my every move. The tug in my chest lets me know exactly where he is. Smothering a smile, I move through the crowded dance floor, brushing against a tall, pale vampire. I hear a soft growl from the shadows, barely audible over the pounding music, as the vampire’s hands grip my bare hips and pull my body into his. The lime green cropped shirt and low-slung black pants I wear expose my stomach. The vampire’s hands are cold on my overheated skin, and I repress a shudder as his sharp nails skim along my waist band seductively. The shadows along the wall seem to pulse as the vampire leans down, putting his lips dangerously close to the pulse in my neck. “Hello, pretty boy,” the vampire purrs, his breath tickling my ear, making my blue curls brush along my cheek and neck. “Are you looking to have a good time tonight?” Drake, my dragon, rumbles in my head, disgusted by the vampire's overly familiar touch, but I push him back, enjoying taunting and teasing the shadow. “Maybe,” I say back, making my voice sultry as I turn in his arms. The vampire lets out a startled cry a second before his legs fly out from under him, and he faceplants on the club floor, sticky with spilled drinks and possibly pee from a few of the drunker patrons. A manic giggle slips free as I skip away from the vampire and head toward the bar. Since I started coming here about a month ago, I haven’t been able to catch a glimpse of the person watching me, but each night, without fail, I feel his eyes, a pull in my chest signaling his presence even before I notice his shadow. I hope he decides to make an appearance before I have to leave the city so we can at least have one good fuck. I was afraid the first time I felt him, worried Reaves had found me despite only having been in the city for a few weeks. I couldn’t see or smell my new shadow stalker. Even half-shifted, I wasn’t able to break through whatever he was using to shield himself from me, but I never got a bad vibe from him. Deciding he wasn’t a threat, I started finding the constant attention entertaining and surprisingly nice. It’s been so long since anyone’s cared enough about me to watch me so intensely. It makes me feel wanted and special, even though I know it should creep me out. Drake doesn’t find it nearly as amusing. Instead, he grumbles and complains that the man is too afraid to approach us. To him, that means he isn’t a good match for us. Drake insists I need someone strong, bold, and protective. Not a coward who slinks around in the shadows, never making a move. The shadow trails after me, teasing me with his presence. “Why does he hide from us?” Drake rasps, his irritation clear. “I don’t know. Maybe he thinks I’m a threat that needs to be monitored,” I say, and Drake has the audacity to laugh. “You?! A threat?! If he thinks that, he’s even more of an idiot than I thought.” I huff, my face pinching, and I fold my arms over my chest, plopping into a stool at the end of the bar.