Do monsters have midlife crises? Because I’m pretty sure I’m having one… My kind bring trouble and chaos wherever they go. I can’t change that; it’s just the way things are. So rather than continue to watch the people around me being impacted by my curse, I did the only thing I thought I could, I stepped away from the world. I love my cottage. And my life. But it can get a little lonely. So when my friend mixes up a special coffee, one that could make my life a little more fulfilling, I drink it eagerly, ready for whatever life might throw at me. The last thing I expect is for three gorgeous men to show up at my doorstep wanting me. Not that I mind. Not one bit. If this is a midlife crisis, well, I think I’m going to enjoy it. Forbidden Shifter is a short story that takes place in the Monsters and Gargoyles world. It is a standalone though, so you don’t need to read any of the other stories to enjoy this one. This story was previously released as Chiara’s Steamy Shifters.