A love stolen by fate is forever branded in memory. Gavriil Alexeev, the mighty Ursa King, is a man torn between two worlds. Bound by duty to forge an alliance through marriage, his heart remains unwaveringly faithful to Luciana, the human mate he lost too soon. As he prepares to bind himself to a witch he doesn't love, Gavriil finds both solace and torment in the vivid memories of the woman who changed his world forever. Torn between the weight of his crown and the longing in his soul, Gavriil must navigate a treacherous path. His clan needs this alliance to survive, but can he truly lead with a broken heart? Will the echoes of a love so pure give him the strength to face his future, or will they forever chain him to a past he cannot reclaim? ****** Branded in Memory is a companion novella of the Bad Boy Shifters series, and it's a heart-wrenching tale of love, duty, and sacrifice that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Reading the novel Branded in Love first is highly advised. ******The Unnatural Brethren's Suggested Reading Order Written in Blood The Devil's Song* A Curse of Blood and Diamonds* Call of Blood Branded in Love Runt of the Pack Cast in Blood Embers of Fate Branded in Memory Wings of Shadow* Blood of the Ancient* Midnight Kiss * Release dates to be announced soon.