Mary Rundle has a new MM paranormal mpreg book out in her Blackwood Pack series:
About the Series:
Hi all, Wow! Thank you so much for hosting the blog tour of my Blackwood Pack series. It is exciting to be here and I have a special exclusive excerpt today from the third book in the series ̶ Peace Maker. The Fated Mates in this story are Cody and Dylon ̶ a couple that ultimately must have absolute and complete faith in each other or one of them will die. Please enjoy!
Peace Maker
Carson closed Jackson’s office door and walked over to his brother’s desk. Standing silently, he waited for Jackson to speak. There wasn’t any way to sugar coat his disobedience to his Alpha, but he would do it again if it meant saving his pack. I’m an Alpha and that’s what Alphas do—they protect their pack. Now all he had to do was to make Jackson see it that way.
Studying the brother in front of him, Jackson saw the defiance lurking behind Carson’s eyes and his brother’s aggressive stance. Inwardly sighing, he knew what he had to do. “Carson, I know what you did, but tell me why you disobeyed my order.”
“That man comes from the pack that wants to kill me and you let him waltz in here like he owns the place. How did you think that made me feel? Safe? Protected? Secure in my pack? No, instead you handed over my brother to a deviant who wants to kill Cody’s wolf. I had no choice but figure out a way I could make you see that traitor for what he is. I don’t trust him, and gods know why you do. Yes, I persuaded Zane to help me. So what? That is what any good Alpha does. Father told me—‘use the resources that are available’ and that’s something you should have done before you let a killer loose in my home.” Carson paused his tirade.
“Enough! I get the gist of why you disobeyed me. Now I have some questions for you. Are you the Alpha of this pack?”
“No, but if I were, I wouldn’t have let that weasel in.”
“What did our father teach you about obeying your Alpha?”
Carson didn’t answer.
“I asked you a question.” Jackson said, and hearing nothing, rolled out his Alpha power in full strength forcing Carson to his knees and his wolf to whimper.
Unable to remain silent any longer, Carson answered, “Always obey.”
“And yet you chose not to obey your Alpha. Tell me Carson, what would our father do to you if you questioned his authority as you have mine?”
Carson had seen what his father did to pack members who disobeyed. Oh gods! My brother won’t kick me out, will he? What will I do? Where will I go? Realizing the consequences of his action, Carson broke down and tears fell. What the fuck was I thinking?
Jackson let his brother reflect on his potential future. Damn our Alpha father and the horse he rode in on! His whole childhood was spent trying to live up to his father’s ideas of what an Alpha should be. Luckily for him, he learned how to ignore it, but Carson wasn’t as fortunate—as he could see from his current transgressions. Jackson pulled back his Alpha power allowing his brother to stand. “Sit down.”
Carson rose and took a seat. Looking at his brother, he said, “I’m sorry, Alpha.”
“Accepted. But why are you apologizing?”
“Because I didn’t obey your order.”
“That’s fine,” Jackson said, but realizing this was a perfect teaching moment, he continued, “Do you know why I gave the order about accepting Dylon?”
“No, not really. I mean, he’s a Silver Point member so I don’t understand why you would accept him as a pack member.”
“He’s Cody’s Fated Mate, Carson. Do you know the pain Cody would have felt if I refused to let Dylon join the pack? And then, what about his happiness? Does being Alpha give me the right to deny that to Cody? And how would you or Colton feel if Cody left the pack to be with Dylon? Did you think about any of this before you decided on your course of action?”
Carson bowed his head. When his brother laid it out like that, he realized how stupid he’d been. “No, I didn’t.”
“As the Alpha of this pack, I have to consider everything before I make a decision. I’m well aware of our father’s lessons on being an Alpha of a pack but sometimes rules need to be broken. What I mean by that is they’re only guidelines when I make a decision. Did the fact Dylon worked for our uncle cause me concern? Of course, it did. But once Cody stated he was going to claim Dylon…”
“But that’s just it! Cody hasn’t bitten Dylon. If he wants Dylon so much, why hasn’t he done it?”
“Cody has assured me today he wants Dylon. That’s his right and I will respect it as I expect you to do, also.”
“But why is Cody chained up? That doesn’t seem right.”
“That’s none of your business. Cody is going through a difficult time right now and he needs Dylon. That’s good enough for me and you will accept my decision on this matter.” After pausing, Jackson added, “If you love your brother, pray to the gods to help him. He needs our support and love. Let’s make sure he gets it. Now, this subject is closed. If Cody wants you to know what goes on in his and Dylon’s bedroom, he will tell you.”
“Yes, Alpha. I’m really very sorry. I never meant to hurt my brother. I thought I was saving him.”
“I know. But next time, if you don’t understand my decision, talk to me first. Now, about involving Zane in this mess—Carson, you are older than your brother and I expect you to set an example for him on how to be an Alpha. That doesn’t include disobeying an order, sneaking around or asking him to lie to me. You are better than that. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Alpha. I’m sorry for that too.”
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Dire Warning, Blackwood Pack – Book 1
Robbed of his car, clothes and money, Jackson, Alpha of the Blackwood Pack has no choice but to thumb a lift, frantic to get home to his six brothers. He’s been protecting them from a rival pack who massacred most of his family and wants to finish off the rest. When Steel rolls down his window, Jackson knows he also has found his fated mate but it would be too dangerous to claim him with his pack under attack.
After the intervention of an Oracle and a Witch, Jackson discovers why the Fates made him unique-just for Steel. Navigating the mine field this revelation brings, Jackson and Steel must figure out how to make their relationship work while dealing with forces determined to kill the Blackwood pack – and them.
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Raphael’s Power, Blackwood Pack – Book 2
Colton was forced to give up his dreams of becoming a nurse and joining Frontline Doctors when tragedy befell his family. Instead, he healed sick animals around his home while hiding from a pack who wanted him dead. Given the chance to use his skills, Colton seizes it and embarks on a journey that will reveal just how special he is.
A kidnapping, slave auction, revelations of long-kept family secrets and a rare, powerful gift from the gods are some of the surprises in store for both of them until they finally find their way into each other’s hearts after discovering neither is who the other thought he was..
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Peace Maker, Blackwood Pack – Book 3
Cody is a seer and has grappled with visions all his life, but after most of his family is massacred they have intensified so fiercely he begins to make plans to escape his pain and suffering. Thinking no one wants a freak for a Fated Mate, he tries to reject Dylon until he realizes his salvation depends on accepting him.
A life or death situation for Cody, a rare gift to both from the Fates, a dangerous mission, and an unexpected surprise are some of the challenges they face. Together they begin a journey to save Cody’s life while forging a partnership that requires absolute trust for both to survive.
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Ice Soul, Blackwood Pack – Book 4
Logan, one of the brothers, has become a virtual recluse, spending hours at his design table, unable to shake the horrible memories of his family’s massacre and an unhappy childhood under the fist of his father, a dictatorial and abusive Alpha.
When Kieran appears, Logan is smitten with this pink-loving twink who tries to use his sassy and irrepressible wit to win his heart. After Logan claims Kieran, he finds keeping him is not easy. When both realize Logan can’t give himself completely to his Fated Mate, Kieran takes off but tells no one where.
A frantic search, rejection, dark secrets revealed, ghosts exorcised- these are just some of the obstacles Kieran and Logan must overcome as they embark on a mission of discovery that will make their love for each other stronger. Only then, will these two unique wolves fulfill their destinies decreed by the Fates and gods and prove worthy of the powerful gifts bestowed on them.
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I never went to school to learn writing nor attended a writing workshop, but it didn’t stop me from entering a writing contest and from that came my first book, Dire Warning. Readers loved it and I was on my way to chronicling the Blackwood Pack, seven brothers who are gay wolf shifters in search of their fated mates– stories about love at first sight with twists and turns, angst and humor, romance and adventure and, of course, happy endings.
My stories come to me as if they were being channeled by my characters, all of whom I love (except for a few villains). They are eager to recount their lives, loves and adventures and are not inhibited when it comes to revealing steamy details. I love the M/M paranormal genre because it gives my imagination a lot of territory in which to roam. My mind can really run wild and come up with some amazing stuff when it doesn’t have to stay inside the box. Although my writing is sometimes raw—that’s the way I like to tell my stories—readers love it and are clamoring for more. I currently live in the Northeast and love the beautiful change of seasons, my husband, and our quirky calico cat, though not necessarily in that order.
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