Curves and Chrome: A Dark Chaos MC Prequel. Dark Chaos MC, #0.5

Althea 'Grim' Larson Strong-willed and independent at a time when women are expected to be meek and mild, hellhound shifter Althea Larson takes great pleasure in thumbing her nose at society. When faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage, she flees her home in Penshaw, Kentucky for the bustling town of New Orleans. However, she doesn't go alone. Five other females from their pack join her, and together, they aid others like them in finding their own freedom. The one thing Thea doesn't need is a man.
No male hellhound would let her rule the pack.  Enter Felix Bartholomew. He's everything she never knew she needed. But, can she trust him enough to let him in, or will she deny the call of her mate out of fear of losing control? Felix Bartholomew After losing his mate, Felix dedicated his life to raising their young daughter. Needing a fresh start, he packed them up and left their home in New York.
Destination - New Orleans. Is it fate or coincidence when his horse throws a shoe near Hellfire Forge? The moment he catches the intoxicating mix of jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, and brimstone, he knows Thea Latson is his mate. But the woman is prickly as a cactus. Can Felix help her to see that not every male wants to rule? Sometimes, all they want is to stand at her side?