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    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4)
    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4)
    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4)
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    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4)

    By Theresa Hissong

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    The Birth of an Alpha
    Rise of the Pride (Book 4)

    The elders of the pride have told the story of an invisible thread that binds us to our mates.
    The connection is more powerful than any god could create and stronger than any war could destroy.
    It has been said that the only way to truly kill a shifter is to have their mate taken from their side.
    Even in death, their love will never perish...

    Talon has never been more in love with his mate than in the months leading up to the arrival of their first born, the next alpha to the Shaw pride. His cub’s birth should be surrounded by celebration, but when Talon’s mother falls ill and Liberty goes into labor, the alpha must balance his emotions for the sake of his people.

    The presence of something otherworldly sends Talon and his Guardians on the search for answers to a mysterious phenomenon. When the truth is revealed, Talon must accept what has been written by fate, even if he doesn’t agree.

    This is a novella and must be read in order with the series.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTheresa Hissong
    Release dateFeb 6, 2017
    ISBN9781370802326
    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4)
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    Theresa Hissong

    About Theresa Hissong:Theresa Hissong is the bestselling author of the Rise of the Pride series. She writes paranormal romance, rockstar romance, and romantic suspense.She enjoys spending her days and nights creating the perfect love affair, and she takes those ideas to paper. When she’s not writing, Theresa spends her free time traveling and attending concerts all over the United States.

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    The Birth of an Alpha (Rise of the Pride, Book 4) - Theresa Hissong

    Dedication:

    To the ones we have lost…

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    This book is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The names of people, places, and/or things are all created from the author’s mind and are only used for entertainment.

    Due to the content, this book is recommended for adults 18 years and older.

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    Table of Contents

    Chapter One

    Chapter Two

    Chapter Three

    Chapter Four

    Chapter Five

    Chapter Six

    Chapter Seven

    Chapter Eight

    Chapter Nine

    Sneak Peek

    The elders of the pride have told the story of an invisible thread that binds us to our mates.

    The connection is more powerful than any god could create and stronger than any war could destroy.

    It has been said that the only way to truly kill a shifter is to have their mate taken from their side.

    Even in death, their love will never perish…

    Chapter One

    Liberty shifted back to her human form, wrapping her hands around her pregnant belly. She froze for a moment, unsure if she had seen a flash of light off in the woods or not. During her shift, she could’ve sworn there’d been a bright light several yards away, but now, it was just…gone.

    She raised her nose to the sky, inhaling deep. The only scents she could detect were of the two Guardians who’d followed her from a distance. Maybe she was losing her mind? She had a bad case of pregnancy brain, and her thoughts had been scattered over the past few weeks. Her panther was quiet and had recessed into the back of her mind, leaving her human side in control. If there had been anyone out there who hadn’t belonged, she was sure her beast would’ve known regardless.

    Talon had told her that very soon, her panther would stop pushing for release and allow her to stay human for the last few weeks of her pregnancy. She could already feel her panther receding in her mind, and the shift had been harder to accomplish over the past few weeks. Could she have missed an intruder on their land? Was she worrying too much?

    The worry stemmed from the way things had changed since they’d been found out by the humans. Of course, that was before Liberty had been changed into one of them. The pride was a close-knit community, always lending a hand to each other when needed. There was no money system between them. Some of the pride worked for Talon’s companies, others held jobs out in the human world to pay their bills for things such as cell phones and car notes.

    Liberty felt the love of her pride, not as strongly as Talon felt them himself, but she sensed their pain, their love, their happiness, and even their sadness. It was strange at first, but the mystical mojo was there. She understood it now.

    The Summer Solstice was only a week away, and the young men of the pride would be fighting for a spot with the Guardians. She’d voiced her concern over the well-being of the men who were finally of age to fight. Talon assured her they were only fighting for dominance and not to hurt each other. He laughed and reminded her that they were panthers and would heal by the following morning. Even though she didn’t like the idea of them fighting, she understood how they would want to prove their worth to the alpha.

    Where have you been? Talon bellowed. The arrival of her mate didn’t startle her because she’d already sensed him approaching. The weird light was forgotten as soon as she caught his scent.

    I went out for a run, she replied, pulling her ankle length dress over her head. She held her hand to the back of her mouth as she tried to stifle a yawn.

    You’re tired, he said as he frowned at her.

    I am, she agreed, walking to his side. Her mate had been more observant lately. He’d also been very grumpy when she was out of his sight.

    I don’t like you going out on your own, he said, pulling her into the comforting embrace of his arms.

    Ranger and Savage were out in the woods, she replied, rolling her eyes against his chest where he couldn’t see.

    That’s how I found out you were out there alone, he grumbled, tightening his hold around her shoulders. They couldn’t quite mold their bodies the way they’d done months ago. Her rounded stomach was taking up too much room.

    They are little snitches, she chuckled, knowing the Guardians were just as protective of her as her mate was.

    They’re doing their job, he huffed, glancing up at the sky. Come, let’s get you inside. Looks like it’s going to rain soon. Could that flash have been from an approaching storm? She was really losing her mind. Maybe I do need a nap.

    Talon wrapped an arm around her waist, his body bending slightly so he could keep his hold on her even if it caused him discomfort. That was Liberty’s mate; always putting her happiness and comfort above his own.

    Harold wants us to come by for a final sonogram in the morning, Liberty announced as they walked into the living room. Some of the pride milled about, the males stopping to watch Liberty as she moved toward the large mound of pillows on the floor. She’d become accustomed to the way they gravitated toward her ever since she’d found out she was pregnant.

    For the past few weeks, she’d also had this overwhelming urge to be around her new family, and being in the center of the pride’s home was where she was most comfortable. There were pillows which made a huge bed in the corner between the fireplace and the couch. She didn’t have to be told that it was her cub that was in charge of those feelings, either. Liberty knew she was getting closer to her delivery in just over a month’s time. Even

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