When the Crimson Cave Pack attacked, Cody was forced to lead his pack to war while Vanessa waited miserably at home for him to return. Dawn comes, bringing the fighting to an end, as well as terrible news. Cody has fallen in battle and the role of alpha falls to cousin Roderick—a man who soon proves he’s ill-suited for the job. Vanessa can’t believe that Cody is gone, leaving her to raise their unborn child alone. Before having time to mourn, she meets a child survivor from the Crimson Cave Pack and learns that he may have a valuable secret that could change everything. With his help, Vanessa uncovers a treacherous betrayal that spells disaster for the Lunar Creek Pack. Will Vanessa be strong enough to go against her new alpha’s orders and fight to make things right? *Deceived is the fifth book in a paranormal erotica series. Intended for mature readers. 10540 words.*