title: Protective Instinct
author: Reus, Katie
description: A woman worth fighting for... Wolf shifter Teresa is blown away by her packmate Ryan's honesty about his past and his rare empathic powers. She wants him in her bed-and her life. The only problem: Ryan insists they wait, because the last thing he wants is to recreate the hellish family he grew up in. Frustrated, Teresa jumps at the chance to assist a packmate off the ranch-far away from Ryan. On the way, their vehicle is run off the road-and it wasn't an accident. Ryan rushes to Teresa's side, determined to protect her. But there's a dangerous enemy lurking in the shadows, and if Ryan doesn't break out of his old thinking and put his faith in his and Teresa's love-and their ability to overcome obstacles together-it will be too late. Length: NOVELLA (28,000 words) Author note: This novella is part of the Moon Shifter Series, but can be read as a stand-alone. However, it is advisable to read the previous books in the series to get the most enjoyment from this story.