After Dark: She Came for the Pack

Pour yourself a glass of Barefoot Wine, get cozy, and join us as we take our first bite of Season Six! In this episode, we’re discussing the sapphic werewolf romance SHE CAME FOR THE PACK by Darva Green! Vibe out with us as we discuss content warnings and who they benefit, unpack the book’s sapphic take on Alpha/Omega tropes, and decide whether this is a satisfying standalone or leaves us wanting more. Plus, Emma schools us (not for the first time, and probably not for the last time) on the intricacies and origins of the Omegaverse.

For more on the Omegaverse, listen to our After Dark discussion of Dark City Omega! Check out the list of Ao3’s most written Alphas & Omegas of all time!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features a discussion of an adult-themed book and is intended for mature audiences only.

Synopsis

We tend to forget that the first wolves were witches. The Omegas inherited the Moon Goddess’ gifts, and the Alphas were supposed to use their enhanced strength to protect them.

As a daughter of one of the ancient werewolf houses, Sheila was born with a rare ability to see past the veil. But these days, she’s being haunted by more than lonely ghosts and strange dreams. After ten years of running from her past, the Alpha who overthrew her pack wants to bring her back to the ceremonial altar where she left him.

When Quinn—the packless she-wolf Sheila rejected as her mate—volunteers to keep her safe, she reluctantly heads to her remote cabin where they agree to work together to figure out the trouble brewing in their territory. Quinn is determined to keep things friendly, but the lines between them begin to blur as they stay up late unraveling pack secrets and exploring Sheila’s gifts.

The mate bond between the two women might be broken, but fate keeps pulling them back together. How can they remain friends when they can’t resist each other’s touch, taste, and scent?

This is a steamy sapphic werewolf romance between two werewolves who are convinced they can be just friends as they solve a mystery. Expect playful bites, cozy nests, and a protective Alpha who is always sweet to her Omega but isn’t afraid to show her teeth if anyone threatens her safety.

*This takes place after the events of She Came for Blood, but can be read as a complete standalone related to the Dreamers & Demons series.*