She thinks he belongs to her. That no one will fight for him.

But she doesn’t know me. I’ll always fight for what’s mine…PearlFor five years, whenever I wasn't tethered to duties within my own pod, I’ve scoured the depths, seeking other sea nymphs, our existence veiled within the vast waters.

Discovering another pod should have been a triumph. Yet, chaos erupts swiftly.

Humans, tormented by a vengeful goddess, spiral into madness and kidnap a member of the pod for their own cruel motives. War erupts between us, and amidst the upheaval, I stumble upon my mate.

It should have been a joyous revelation, but another woman lays claim to him. My heart beckons me to aid my mate, but duty pulls me toward my kin.

Each choice means sacrificing a part of myself. Can I find a way to reconcile both, or will I lose everything?LoukasI sacrificed my freedom, my life, by becoming Antonia's love slave.

All to protect my family. Though it nearly shattered me.

Then, a goddess with azure hair declares herself my mate, altering everything. But Antonia will not let me go so easily.

Can I grasp ahold of the future I once thought forfeit…Or am I condemned to bear the guilt of my family’s demise?Nocturnal Desires is Book Nine of the hot and steamy shifter series, The Westwood Pack, and is a fated mate, rescued by the alpha romance with a gripping saga of love, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of destiny. .