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  Trayis

  VLG – Book Eleven

  Vampires, Lycans, Gargoyles

  By Laurann Dohner

  Trayis by Laurann Dohner

  Growing up mostly human in a Lycan pack has been hard for Shay. Shunned and distrusted by most, she wouldn’t have survived without the support of her foster family and alpha. She’s had a longtime secret crush on Trayis, her alpha’s VampLycan half-brother. Shay thinks he’s hot and finds the courage to approach Trayis during one of his infrequent visits. She’s hoping for just one night of ecstasy before she spends her life alone, unwanted.

  Trayis is stunned when he realizes the sweet, timid Shay is interested in bedding him. He’s also furious when some pack women attempt to humiliate her in front of him. He’s more than happy to pick her over one of them. She might not be his type but it’s just sex. He’s up for that. What he doesn’t plan on is how she makes him feel.

  So much for a simple vacation and a one-night stand.

  VLG Series List

  Drantos

  Kraven

  Lorn

  Veso

  Lavos

  Wen

  Aveoth

  Creed

  Glacier

  Redson

  Trayis

  Trayis by Laurann Dohner

  Copyright © May 2019

  Editor: Kelli Collins

  Cover Art: Dar Albert

  eBook ISBN: 978-1-950597-02-4

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal, except for the case of brief quotations in reviews and articles.

  Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

  All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is coincidental.

  Chapter One

  Chapter Two

  Chapter Three

  Chapter Four

  Chapter Five

  Chapter Six

  Chapter Seven

  Chapter Eight

  Chapter Nine

  Chapter Ten

  Chapter Eleven

  Chapter Twelve

  Chapter Thirteen

  Chapter Fourteen

  Chapter Fifteen

  Chapter Sixteen

  Chapter Seventeen

  Chapter Eighteen

  Epilogue

  Trayis - VLG – Book Eleven

  By Laurann Dohner

  Chapter One

  Shay stared with longing at the mated couples who had arrived at the party from her spot near the trees. They all looked so happy. The single people were hooking up as well. It seemed she was the only person by herself.

  Someone bumped her arm and she gasped, turning her head.

  Marcia smiled. “Hiding again? You’re allowed to go down there to join in, Shay.”

  “We both know how that will go over.”

  Her childhood friend sighed. “Fuck them.”

  Shay snorted. “As if anyone would touch me long enough.”

  “Well, actually—”

  “Don’t. Werewolves hate condoms.”

  Marcia stepped around her, turned, and then frowned down at her from her taller height. “There’s always humans, then.”

  “Because the two times I dated them worked out sooo well.”

  Marcia gave her arm a gentle squeeze. “Maybe you just chose poor specimens when you gave dating humans a try? I’ve heard some of them aren’t bad.”

  “One showed up on our third date with another woman’s scent all over him, and the second jerk decided not to take no for an answer. He would have hurt me if I wasn’t such a good fighter. Pass.” She shrugged. “Life isn’t fair. If anyone knows that, it’s me.”

  “I still think you should go down there to celebrate the birth of our alpha’s third son. You’re part of this pack.”

  “Technically…but not according to some. This is a celebration. I don’t want to cause a scene if anyone decides to be a jerk. The focus should be on our alpha pair’s newest addition to their family.”

  “Bullshit! This is a celebration for the entire pack and that includes you! I know you’re lonely, and it’s not okay to go without touch, Shay. Our kind needs it.”

  “I don’t go into heat.”

  “It’s not just about that. You’re half Werewolf. Sex and being held is a big deal for us. We need it like air and food. Even humans crave touch. Everyone does.”

  “I’ll never be that desperate. The men just want blow jobs or anal sex. That’s what the pack guys offer me, Marcia. I can’t accidently get pregnant that way. And not once has the offer changed.”

  “I could talk to Rod.”

  She wrinkled her nose. “Ewww. Keep your brother out of this. First off, I don’t want a pity fuck. That’s what it would be. Secondly, he’d be horrified if you even brought it up, since he sees me the same way I see him. We’re family.”

  “Okay.” Marcia got out of her way and stood next to her.

  Shay watched as more of the pack joined the gathering. Minutes passed before Marica spoke again.

  “You’re just going to stand here then and watch everyone? You’re really not joining in?”

  “Yes. Go. Have fun. I’m not going to let you hang out up here with me all day.”

  A tall, muscular man strode out of the tree line across the clearing below, and Shay recognized him immediately. That blond streaked hair was unique compared to her pack. Most of them had dark brown or black hair.

  Her heart rate picked up and warmth spread through her chest. “Trayis came.”

  Marcia leaned in closer, pressing their arms together. “Damn, he’s as hot as he is terrifying. Is it just me or has he bulked up on muscle since the last time he visited?”

  “He’s not terrifying. Trayis is actually very sweet.”

  Marcia snorted. “To you, maybe. The rest of us have all gone running with him at one point or another. I take it you’ve never seen him shifted?”

  “No. Why? Is something wrong with his Wolf? Is he a bit aggressive or something?”

  “Or something.”

  Shay couldn’t look away as Trayis approached their pack alpha and gave his half-brother a big hug. He grinned widely as he spoke to Arlis’s mate, revealing his looks only improved when he was happy. Ginny handed over the infant in her arms to him. The sight of Trayis holding his tiny nephew had Shay’s stomach clenching a bit.

  It had been five years since he’d last visited from Alaska. The alpha pair’s twin boys had been born that time.

  Speaking of, the identical twins rushed to their uncle, grabbing hold of his legs.

  “Explain,” Shay urged, tearing her attention from the touching scene of a family reunion. “What’s wrong with Trayis when he’s shifted?”

  “He’s a VampLycan, Shay, not a full Were. Let’s just say when shifted, he looks like a creature out of one of those human horror movies about us. Not that he’s mindlessly violent or anything, but nobody wants to so much as brush up against him. Hell, even go near him during a run. Only Arlis risks playing with him; he obviously knows his older brother won’t kill him. Ginny too. Trayis is her brother-in-mate, though. Our alpha pair are the only ones who feel comfortable around his beasty side.”

  “Huh. I’ve never heard any rumors about him.” It made her feel sad for him. She knew what it was like to be avoided for being different.

  “That’s because Trayis is highly respected in the pack. Do you really think they’d dare talk trash about how he looks on four legs? Nobody wants to offend him.” Marcia leaned away and ran her fingers through her dark hair. “How do I look? Kale just got off du