Revised & expanded edition as of 3/22/16. Please note that content, publisher, and other aspects of the work have changed.When he agreed to take the fall for his pack leader's failed attempts to help the Rebellion, Jace knew he wouldn't live long enough to regret it. However, instead of the noble end he envisioned for himself, the werewolf finds himself at the mercy of a witch and his depraved games. Though he clings to his conviction that he can withstand anything his new master can dish out, it isn't long before he realizes pride has no place in his life as the pet of the controlling Elias Ivers.Bought is approximately 12,600 words.This is dark erotica, and it features several elements that may be considered offensive to some readers. If you're not interested in the dark and dirty (or if you're interested in a HEA), this one isn't for you.###The Ripples in the Status Quo works are set within a world where supernatural beings seized control from humans and relegated them to the bottom of the food chain. Used for food, entertainment, and worse, nothing protects them from the hands of those who claim them as slaves. But not everyone adheres to the status quo the world at large has accepted...Please note that the RISQ world has little place for humanity--and the author's idea of romance may not match yours. As such, there are no guarantees of happily ever afters, and content in these works may be offensive to some readers.The suggested reading order is below, though these works can be read as standalones.1. Bought. [Dark Erotica]2. Ravel. [Romance] (Release Date of Revised Edition: 4/1/16)3. Recoil. [Dark Erotic Romance] (Release Date of Revised Edition: 4/8/16)4. Owned. [Dark Erotic Romance. Follows events in Bought and Recoil.] (Release Date of Revised Edition: 4/15/16)