Tarek is a shifter slave- although he's inarguably one of the most powerful slave fighters in the world and has never lost a fight. Unlike his brothers and sisters in the shifter community, he's a hybrid- a mix between his cheetah mother and panther father. Unfortunately, that doesn't really help the fact that he was sold as a child to fight for a living to pay their debts. Although he doesn't like it, he knows things could be worse, so he doesn't complain. Besides he has a plan to buy his freedom and can’t afford to get distracted. When Tarek is injured in a fight his doctor, another shifter, calls in a physical therapist. A woman with dangerous curves that makes the big, snarly cat in him sit up and growl. The one fight he can’t win is his undeniable attraction to Samantha. Little does he know that this woman is his mate. But when another shifter wants to claim her as his mate, Tarek must fight to death to take what’s his or die trying… FREE bonus 15,000 word paranormal romance story “Dragon’s Essence: The Wanton Flame” included This is a standalone short story. WARNING: This ebook contains hot sex scenes, naughty words, and paranormal mysteries intended for 18+ readers only. AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a stand alone romance with an HEA. This ebook contains mature themes and language, intended for 18+ readers only. Keywords: Romance BBW erotica suspense holiday erotic hero love triangle bad