Distraught by her inability to conceive after nearly six months together, Vanessa begins to doubt herself and Cody’s decision to take her as his mate. While Cody sets out to find a way to prove his devotion to her regardless, the return of Cody’s younger brother Jonathon may put a hitch in his plans. Jonathon seems to dislike Vanessa from the moment they meet, and she begins to feel pressure from both Cody’s family and the rest of the pack to conceive…and soon! But other problems are about to arise in the form of a murderer targeting members of the Lunar Creek pack, and as their alpha, it will be Cody’s job to locate the murderer and bring him to justice… *Devoted is the second book in a paranormal erotica series. Intended for mature audiences. 7790 words.*