Stay (Werewolf)

In the quiet town of Pine Hollow, the nights are restless, and the woods are alive with secrets. For Maya Carter, returning to the place she swore she'd leave behind was never part of the plan. But when her father's sudden illness calls her back, she finds herself facing more than just memories of a life she wanted to forget.

The town has changed, but one thing hasn't: Adrian Wolfe. The mysterious boy-turned-man who once saved her life is now the town's recluse, keeping to the shadows and avoiding the rumors that surround him. Maya remembers the fire in his eyes, the wildness in his touch-but she doesn't know the truth about the beast that lies beneath his skin.

Adrian is a wolf. Not just any wolf, but the Alpha of the Blackstone Pack, a lineage burdened by blood and betrayal. Years ago, he let Maya go to protect her from the darkness of his world. But now she's back, and the bond he tried so hard to sever is stronger than ever. She's his mate, the one person he was never supposed to claim.

As Maya uncovers the truth about Pine Hollow and Adrian's secret life, she's drawn into a world she never knew existed-a world of territorial battles, ancient rivalries, and a danger that threatens to consume them both. Torn between her human life and the undeniable pull toward Adrian, Maya must decide: can she trust the wolf she once loved, or will his darkness destroy her?

For Adrian, the stakes are even higher. His pack is fracturing under the weight of a brewing war, and his enemies are watching his every move. With Maya back in his life, his control is slipping. But he knows one thing: no matter the cost, he can't let her go again.