Stranger: A Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance + Bonus Book I stood up and grabbed hold of his hand. He let my hand go. “It’s not safe for you if I stay,” he replied, “He may come back!” He took a step closer, leaned down and kissed me on the forehead. Warmth travelled down my body. “I have to go.” “Wait!” I cried, “Please don’t go!” He had barely been there a minute and he was now back at the balcony door. “Teseen!” He shifted into his hawk form and disappeared into the night. I stared at the door, but he didn’t return. How could he just leave again like that, I thought.” Layla I’ve always felt out of place, with family, with friends and even with guys. So from a young age I began to prefer the company of books. In my job, I’m surrounded by the things I love, but something is still missing. Even though I was used to feeling lonely, being an only child, when something surprising comes into my life and then leaves again, I feel a melancholy even my meditation can’t cure. All I have left are these strange dreams I keep having. I would never have guessed they would be linked to the tall, handsome stranger, who is not who he appears to be. Teseen I couldn’t believe I found her again after searching for so long. I cannot burden her with the knowledge I have, but I only pray she will have me once again. When my nemesis tracks me down, I have to protect her at all costs. She is my one true love, and has been for many lifetimes! I must be with her or more than just our lives are at stake! AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers! This story contains explicit love scenes and is intended for 18+ readers only.