Claw of Chaos: Before it all Began - Echoes of Exile, #1.5

Bleak. Ugly. Twisted. This is Ryu Suzuki's life in the unforgiving realm of the Filthy Claws clan. He's known nothing but an unrelenting tale of poverty and despair. However, when the Silvercrest Howlers invade their territory and snatch him as a helpless child, the course of his existence takes a haunting twist. Stripped of his freedom, Ryu is trapped in a merciless life of servitude. Amidst the bleak promises of peace by the Silvercrest Howlers, Ryu's instincts scream that there's more to their agenda than meets the eye.
Are they benevolent saviors or crafty architects of destruction?As an omega, Ryu's choices are limited, until the charismatic alpha, Micah McCorbyn, strides into his world. Suddenly, Ryu's reality transforms into a maelstrom of chaos, as Micah's enigmatic interest unravels secrets, power struggles, and hidden motives. Can Ryu dare to trust these mysterious newcomers to rescue him from his dire predicament, or is their sudden appearance a harbinger of his ultimate downfall? Warning: This is an MM shifter romance novella 10k prologue to Claw of Exile.
This includes violence and coarse language. Please be advised.