The Takeover In a bid to have the one female meant for him, Tor Omar, King of the North African Pride, must first challenge the Tor of the United States Pride. With his heart and life on the line, Omar has to survive the takeover of the US pride and convince Anise that he is more man than lion. The Defender Asim Tyson, the Defender of the Hafiz, wants little more from life than to fight off the insanity of The Longing after the loss of his Soul's Mate. The lure of Harmony's caustic melody forces him to decide if his self-centered existence is more important than keeping her safe.