For years, tiger and panther shifters have been at odds. And now the tension is higher than ever. A panther shifter is now accused of assassinating the tiger shifter king. Prince Kael is determined to find whoever is responsible for his father's murder and make them pay. With the ceremonial Hunt approaching, he must also focus on finding a mate to run with him. But when he finds the panther suspect, his inner tiger becomes unleashed. After all these years he's finally found his mate: Cara, a panther...and the main suspect in his father's murder. Despite it all, Kael would do anything to claim her. The hatred between the tigers and panthers is all their people know. If Kael and Cara follow their hearts, it could mean treason and death. Each book in the Shifter Origins series is STANDALONE: *The Hunt *The Curse