Elaine believes she has found her fated mate Michael until she learns he chose her sister Kathy and their unborn child instead. Abandoned by her family and pack, she’s forced to watch their mating ceremony. Broken and alone, Elaine must decide: will she accept her fate, or fight back?
Michael sitting beside Kathy, silent, his expression unreadable but his eyes heavy with guilt. He couldn’t meet Roselyn’s gaze, couldn’t even find the words to offer comfort. Everything that had happened-the past, the pain, the broken bonds-it all came back to him. To the :: decisions that had destroyed one sister and now threatened another.…
As the car continued down the winding road, Elaine’s thoughts drifted to Darius-his calm, steady strength; the way he always knew how to ground her when everything felt too heavy. Soon, she would see him again. And this time, there would be no more waiting, no more distance between them. The three matings Darius was…
But all Elaine could feel was confusion, pain, and raw disbelief. The mate bond shouldn’t still exist… not after all this time. “Mommy, who is he?” Nathan asked quietly, his wide eyes darting between the men. Elaine crouched beside him, her hand gently smoothing his hair. “He is the Alpha of this pack, Nathan. Alpha…
Kathy’s head snapped up. “Michael, no.” Her voice trembled slightly, a mix of fear and urgency. “If you talk to him, this whole situation-everything your father tried to bury-it will come out. The Council will start asking questions we might not be ready to answer.” Michael turned toward her sharply, eyes blazing. “I don’t care…
The fire had burned low, its orange glow flickering across the room and casting long shadows on the walls. Outside, the forest whispered softly the rustle of leaves and distant howls of wolves weaving into the night’s calm rhythm. Roselyn sat curled on the couch, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, deep in thought.…
Her voice was soft – almost fragile as though afraid that saying it aloud might make her decision too real. I sighed, meeting her gaze gently. “That’s up to you, Roselyn. It will be your decision, and whatever that is, Darius and I will support you completely.” She nodded slowly, though the uncertainty didn’t leave…
“Thank you, Council Lucius.” Michael ended the call and slowly set the phone down, exhaling as if he had been holding his breath for minutes.- “Michael… are you sure about this?” Kathy’s voice broke the silence, filled with hesitation. She turned to face him, her eyes clouded with worry. “If what happened comes out if…
Michael rose from his chair, straightening his jacket. The weight of leadership had aged him; his once bright eyes now carried the burden of regret. “Let’s go,” he said, striding toward the door. “We need to discuss this so all of us can finally move forward.” He paused at the threshold, glancing briefly at Calvin.…
Lucius straightened slowly, his expression unreadable. “I see.” Michael rubbed a hand across his face, frustration and confusion warring in his expression. ” I don’t understand why it hasn’t disappeared. I felt it snap when I marked Kathy. It was like losing a part of myself. But now… it’s like a faint echo still tethered…
Darius’s chest tightened with pride. Her strength never failed to amaze him. “Alright,” he said with a small nod. “I’ll have Calvin inform Michael. We’ll go there when you’re ready.” He rose to his feet, brushing his hands on his jeans before stepping outside. The air was cooler now, carrying the scent of pine and…