Wolfs Honor.
Caedmon Wolves.
Amber Ella Monroe.
Ambrielle Kirk.
AUTHORS NOTE.
ABOUT THE SERIES.
Thank you for purchasing this book! Your kind words, feedback, and support for the Caedmon Wolves series keeps the installments coming. I enjoy writing in this world and hope to continue to do so in the near future.
Wolfs Honor is the sixth installment in this series. The story features Connor (aka Max), who played a very important role in Books 4 and 5, and Antonia who enters Connors world while both packs are strengthening their union and dealing with outside opposition. This book will act as a bridge between the Caedmon Wolves series and its spin-off. I announced last year that there will be another series in this world spotlighting more members from these two packs. That is still going to happen and the stories are in the early planning stages. I dont have an order of books or the name of the series yet, but as soon as I can confirm Ill release the details.
This is not the end for the Caedmon Pack but this will certainly be a new beginning as the characters lead us deeper into this world. Thank you for continuing the journey.
Truly Yours, Amber Ella Monroe (writing as Ambrielle Kirk).
STORY SUMMARY.
WOLFS HONOR.
Caedmon Wolves Book Six.
Wolf shifter Connor Maxim is a law-abiding citizen. His motto: Keep the peace. Protect the Pack. His firm, Maxim Securities, had been created for this purpose. His honor will be tested when hes called to deliver on his vows.
The homicide rate escalates to an all-time high on Pack territory, and all evidence points to two prevalent wolf Packs: the Caedmon and the Arnou. The Feds give the leaders of both Packs an ultimatum, and a three-day deadline. They must find the source of the murders before the Feds intervene.
When a police raid goes awry, Connors world collides with that of Antonia Trudeaus. Under the guise of a striking spitfire of a woman"who happens to be his mate"is a criminal with a healthy rap sheet. He must decide if love is worth more than duty and honor.
Antonia circ.u.mvents more than just the lawsshe captures Connors heart.
CAEDMON WOLVES READING ORDER:.
WOLFS HAVEN.
WOLFS PROMISE WOLFS TOUCH.
WOLFS DESIRE.
WOLFS STRENGTH.
WOLFS HONOR.
CHAPTER ONE.
Connor, what the heck is going on out there? Conner Maxim, Sr.s gruff voice boomed throughout the small office. Murdered remains of men and women are showing up all over the country with higher than normal occurrences right here in Virginia! My boss is all over my a.s.s about handing over any leads and connections to the Packs.
What leads do you have? Connor asked, raising his gaze to meet his dads and giving him a knowing look.
Most of the bodies were shifters. Both Caedmon and Arnou. If we cant handle our cleanups and messes, well have the humans all up in our s.h.i.t. I cant hold them off any longer.
Dammit. Unable to keep his rising frustration at bay, Connor clenched his fist on the desk. His fellow kind were being murdered like utter vermin and left to rot in city dumpsters and desolate streets. I thought the order between the Packs were restored. Why are we being murdered still?
Maybe another group has retaliated. I dont know. Maxim, Sr. sighed deeply.
Rising from his chair, Connor moved to stand next to the large windows and looked down twelve stories at the busy streets below. Even at this late evening hour, cars, buses, and pedestrians still crowded the well-known business district. Connors office was on the thirteenth floor of a fifteen story office building. A national bank and a popular law firm also called the building home.
Closing time for most of the businesses had happened less than an hour ago, so most people were out fighting traffic and maneuvering through parking garages trying to leave work for the day. The cleaning crew hadnt made nightly rounds yet, but theyd be here soon.
Just like any other workday, Connor remained behind after hours working through his case load and answering inquiries. The rest of the inquiries would have to wait until later. This matter was imperative. By the tone and urgency of his dads voice, they were running out of time to gain control of the issue.
Connor rubbed the tension at the back of his neck, ground his teeth together and turned around to face his father. What youre saying doesnt make any sense. The main perpetrator responsible for stripping wolf shifters of their souls was executed months ago following the union of both Packs.
Maxim, Sr. plopped down in the high-back leather chair in front of his desk. If its not the witch, who could be behind this?
The witch had followers, Connor said in a low voice, clutching the edge of the desk. If this is the case, if theyre the ones behind it, the situation is being handled. This is Pack business and not the humans concern.
Pack members were found slaughtered in wolf form. Not stripped, but intentionally shot and killed, Maxim, Sr. said.
Connor paused. There had been no known accounts of wolf shifters being stripped while in their real form. Last he had heard, that wasnt possible. And unless gears had shifted after the witchs death, the focus had always been on taking the souls of wolves, not ending their lives.
This wasnt good. This wasnt good at all.
Ill need time to investigate. I"
Like I said, I wont be able to hold the Feds off from intervening for long. The incidents are becoming too frequent, and news reporters are beginning to get suspicious. They are quick to blow a story out of proportion. Maxim, Sr. narrowed his gaze, his thick grey eyebrows coming together just above his nose. Do you want to risk discovery to the general public? People aren"t ready for that. Not now. Have a meeting with the Caedmon Alpha. He threw his hands up. f.u.c.k! Have a meeting with Tristan Arnou for all I care. I dont think either of the Alphas wants human authorities up their a.s.s at this point. Come to think of it, I dont think they want the authorities in their business at all.
Conners father was more than thirty years his senior. Although, he was a human, he was the man whod raised him and structured his lucrative and low profile career as one of the few liaisons between the government and the wolf shifter Packs. Conners purpose was simple: he had a duty to keep the peace and protect the Packs. It was his honor to ensure continuity of the shifter race, no matter where his allegiance rested. In future years to come, he wanted to raise a generation of children who would covet the same values.
Look, Dad Connor finally sat down in the chair behind his desk. Maxim Sr. had been on edge the moment hed barged through the doorway, which had sent Connor straight to attention since his father hardly ever came out in person anymore. Hold them off as long as you can. What were dealing with right now are two Alphas who are bloodthirsty and will immediately kill anyone who crosses them. Both leaders have been burned by traitors, and now is not the time to test their limits. Keep the human authorities at bay as long as you can.
Maxim Sr. straightened in his chair. You know how the Feds work. Theres a deadline. After three days, I wont be able to convince them that the Pack leaders have everything under control any longer.
Connor scrubbed his palm down his face. Alpha Devin is away on Pack business at the moment. It could be a few days before I can reach him.
You need to reach him now. What about his Council?
Id much rather report to and receive orders from the Alpha himself, but if I must, Ill consult with his Second. Connor linked and unlinked his fingers on the desktop. Weve earned this right to live in secrecy and within the rules of our society. Dont make any rash decisions, Dad. Not until I give the word.
Maxim Sr. grumbled under his breath. Youre patient, son, but I am not. In three days time, I need some answers.
CHAPTER TWO.
Would you rather live out on the streets, Antonia?
Andrew waved his arm behind him to gesture towards a dark alley riddled with trash-filled dumpsters. Because that c.u.n.t of a landlord is this close" He brought his thumb and pointer finger close together to demonstrate the distance. "to kicking us out.
She didnt know how theyd come to have this argument here. Why had she agreed to come to this place?
We have two thousand dollars right now. That will cover all of the rent and utilities, she replied.
Andrew choked on his laughter. What about food? I dont know about you, but Im not eating off the dollar menu all month.
Her blood boiled as she a.s.sessed her twin brother. What? Are you too good to eat cheaply now? Why dont you go steal your meals like you always do whether you have money or not? She shoved past him. We can make it off the cash we have until next week when we both get paid from our day jobs.
Its not enough.
Her shoulders slumped. You said you wouldnt work for Cobra anymore. You promised me youd cut all ties to them when we moved here.
Its not that easy to pa.s.s up the money. And if I have to choose between eating and starving, guess which one its gonna be, sis? If youre not with me, Im making this drop alone.
The statement made her stop in her tracks. She turned around. No, youre not. Its too dangerous. Something bad must have happened recently because cops are swarming in this city like locusts.
Andrew shrugged. If we lay low like we always do, everything else will fall into place. Its just one drop. Like I said, if youre not in, I can get Chris to do it with me.
No. She shook her head aggressively. I dont trust Chris at all. The last time you did a job with him, you ended up being chased by the cops.
Andrew rolled his eyes. Are you still on that again? For the last time, he didnt set me up. He knows me better than that. I dont play that s.h.i.t.
She blew out a sigh of annoyance. Whatever. I dont trust him.
Well, either its you or Chris. Whats it gonna be? I need money fast. Plus, I owe more than just the landlord.
You owe more than just the landlord? she questioned in disbelief and shook her head. We cant keep robbing Peter to pay Paul. When will you learn?
Im learning to make a living. Andrew held his palms upward and his voice grew stern as he tried to drive his point home. With one a.s.signment like this, I can pay off my debts and take care of a few months of rent in advance so we can get caught up again.
Antonia bit her bottom lip and her gaze lingered on her brother. Except for their distinctive brow line and matching amber eye color, no one would ever know they were twins. It was like they had two separate fathers or something. Sometimes, she really wondered about that. Not that she would know this for sure, theyd never known their father"or mother. Theyd grown up as orphans of the State.
They only had each other.
We stick together, remember? Andrews eyes pleaded with her and he held out his fist.
Reluctantly, Antonia gave her brother a fist b.u.mp, but she had a terrible feeling about this.
CHAPTER THREE.