Genre: Werewolf Romance Troupe: Slow-burn romance, Forbidden love, Emotional intimacy and mutual respect Themes: Forbidden love, Identity, Loyalty and trust Setting:- Location: The Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, Pacific Northwest- Time period: Present day- Atmosphere: Misty, mystical, and rugged, with a focus on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest Protagonists:Main Characters:1. Aurora "Rory" Perez: 22-year-old journalism student, intelligent, resourceful, determined, and vulnerable2. Asher Blackwood: 40-year-old hybrid werewolf and Wolfgang pack Alpha, charismatic, confident, fiercely protective, and complicated BlurbWhen journalism student Rory Perez is saved by enigmatic Alpha werewolf Asher Blackwood, her ordinary existence dissolves into the supernatural unforeseen. As illicit desire between them ignites, mysteries from Rory's past emerge, revealing her divine heritage as the reincarnated daughter of the goddess of the Moon. With rival packs, rogue creatures, and even celestial bodies seeking to annihilate their union, Rory and Asher will fight to claim their love and destiny. Will their love conquer all in spite of the odds or will paranormal forces rip them asunder? Exposition The novel is located in the rainy wild Olympic Peninsula where thick forests, roaring waterfalls and mist-shrouded mountains form an enchanted landscape. Aurora "Rory" Perez is an ambitious journalism student with a passion for unearthing hidden truths. Rory leads a low-key existence with her helpful roommate Lena and is guided by Professor Carl, who encourages her detective tendencies. Subtle signs of her association with the occult are revealed through vivid dreams about the Moon and an undercurrent of restlessness. Inciting Incident The catalyst that initiates it all takes place amidst a violent thunderstorm on a chilly, foggy evening in the Olympic Peninsula. Rory Perez is out in the forest, compelled by her unlimited journalist's curiosity and an overwhelming compulsion. She'd heard earlier that day from residents about strange animal attacks near the woods. She can't help but be intrigued by the potential for a story and she ventures into the woods with camera, flashlight and reporter's notebook in hand. The storm still rages on and rain slicing down and lightning ripping the air, thunder echoing through the mountains with a noise that's nearly deafening. The storm is a reflection of the one within Rory, her agitation and her need to prove herself and the feeling that she's standing on the brink of something incredible. As she makes her way through the thick woods, her flashlight lands on unusual marks on the trees. Claw marks. She begins to record her discovery but cannot get rid of the feeling that she is being watched. The eerie silence between thunderclaps unsettles her. Rory stumbles upon a clearing and finds signs of a struggle shredded clothes, blood and deep gashes in the earth. As she examines the spot, she hears a low guttural growl at her back. Turning, she sees a large terrifying werewolf emerging from the shadows. This wild werewolf is nothing Rory could have imagined. Its matted hair, yellow-glowing eyes and bared teeth make it look wild and deadly. The werewolf attacks her with a primitive snarl and Rory frozen in fear for a moment and finally turns and runs. The chase is horrifying and the werewolf is closing in on her quickly. Rory trips over a root and falls hard twisting her ankle. The werewolf towers over her claws extended to deliver the death blow and she shuts her eyes preparing for the kill. Then from out of nowhere, Asher Blackwood materializes in his hybrid form, a powerful combination of vampire and werewolf traits. His appearance is formidable dark fur with silver streaks, eyes ablaze with an intense fire and a combination of supernatural strength and agility. Asher attacks the rogue werewolf, and they have a vicious fight. They fight hard, with snapping teeth and slashing claws. Asher's hybrid strength is beneficial to him, and he manages to fend off the rogue, but not without getting hurt. After the rogue flees, Asher returns to his human form—a big, burly man with sharp features and piercing eyes. Injured as he is, he exudes an aura of authority and calm as he approaches Rory, who's lying on the ground trembling and clutching her flashlight. Rory is as frightened as she is confused. She has never met anyone like Asher and something in her gut says that he is not fully human. He takes her hand and his grip is gentle but firm, anchoring her in the midst of the tumult. "You don't belong here" Asher growls, his voice low and authoritative "It's not safe". Asher pulls Rory to her feet, but she's not leaving until she gets some answers. She wants to know what attacked her and who this man is. Asher is evasive, though, and says only to forget what she witnessed and never come back to the woods. Before she can press him more, Asher senses something, a lingering danger and insists on