Rise to Power, Search for Pride, Series by Destiny Blaine

An old enemy resurfaces and the pride must rely on Lane Livingston, one of Ariela’s future mates, to help them resolve an outstanding vendetta. Viewed as very dangerous, Shoc Matheson is coming for the pride, but when he arrives at the casino, he’s in for quite a surprise. Lane Livingston has made his fortune negotiating deals, and when Ariela’s mates face off with Shoc, Lane makes a big power play... moreAn old enemy resurfaces and the pride must rely on Lane Livingston, one of Ariela’s future mates, to help them resolve an outstanding vendetta. Viewed as very dangerous, Shoc Matheson is coming for the pride, but when he arrives at the casino, he’s in for quite a surprise. Lane Livingston has made his fortune negotiating deals, and when Ariela’s mates face off with Shoc, Lane makes a big power play. Not only will Ariela help him launch a new venue to compete against the coveted Rise to Power, Search for Pride, but she will also commit to spending time with him, or else her mates will suffer the consequences. As deals are made and old scores are settled, Lane positions himself to take first place in Ariela’s life. But in Vegas, nothing is ever a sure thing, especially love. less

After Ariela’s abduction at Lane Livingston’s Catwalk premiere, Lane returns to the Valley of Fire hoping demands will soon be made regarding Ariela’s possible release. Angst-ridden, he turns to a former submissive and Ariela catches him in the throes of passion. Distraught over Lane’s behavior, Ariela sets some ground rules. Lane Livingston loves his mate but he won’t let her run over him. Ariela isn’t one to share even if a dominant man expects more liberal freedoms... moreAfter Ariela’s abduction at Lane Livingston’s Catwalk premiere, Lane returns to the Valley of Fire hoping demands will soon be made regarding Ariela’s possible release. Angst-ridden, he turns to a former submissive and Ariela catches him in the throes of passion. Distraught over Lane’s behavior, Ariela sets some ground rules. Lane Livingston loves his mate but he won’t let her run over him. Ariela isn’t one to share even if a dominant man expects more liberal freedoms. Ariela’s mates willingly share her due to the demanding lioness breeding bouts and she expects mutual understanding. After forgiving Lane for his indiscretions, Ariela and Lane mate for the first time. As their fiery passion burns wild, Ariela senses her other mates slipping away. Jagger, Leon, and Sanchez go to the desert in hopes of finding Ariela but when they discover Ariela at Lane’s home, they realize she is in awe of her new mate. Ariela is pregnant with Lane’s child and is inexplicably drawn to him, something Lane Livingston knew would happen all along. In fact, he planned for it. less

Ariela arranges a meeting with her first mates and Lane Livingston prevents the reunion. Afterward, Jagger lures Ariela away from Lane’s home by using her one weakness against her. Mates reunite and Lane witnesses it all. Feeling betrayed, Lane calls upon a former submissive to make Ariela jealous. During makeup sex, Lane reveals his truest feelings and Ariela becomes agitated... moreAriela arranges a meeting with her first mates and Lane Livingston prevents the reunion. Afterward, Jagger lures Ariela away from Lane’s home by using her one weakness against her. Mates reunite and Lane witnesses it all. Feeling betrayed, Lane calls upon a former submissive to make Ariela jealous. During makeup sex, Lane reveals his truest feelings and Ariela becomes agitated. The next day, she is determined to see Jagger, Leon, and Sanchez, but her morning at Pride’s Casino doesn’t go as planned when an old langle enemy surfaces. Soon, everything Ariela wants is within her reach, but only Lane can protect their forming pride, a pride steeped in uncertainty, but bound together by a circle of commitment and enduring love. less