Isla has spent her entire life waiting for the moment she would find her mate, believing in the fairy tales of fate and eternal love. But when her mate, Alpha Asher Nightshade, rejects her on the night of their fated union, Isla's world shatters. Deemed too "ordinary" for the powerful and ambitious Alpha, she is cast out of the Shadowfang Pack. Fate, however, has other plans. Years later, Isla has rebuilt herself, finding strength and purpose among a rogue pack that values her for who she is. But when Asher's pack is threatened by an ancient curse, he seeks her out, desperate for her unique gift to commune with the spirits of the forest. Thrown back into each other's lives, Isla and Asher must confront the wounds of the past while facing a dangerous future. Will Asher prove he is worthy of a second chance, or will Isla find a love even greater than the bond that once broke her?
The silver glow of the full moon illuminated the sprawling clearing, casting long shadows over the gathered crowd of the Shadowfang Pack. Laughter and chatter filled the crisp evening air as pack members celebrated the mate ceremony, a sacred tradition where the fated bonds between destined pairs were revealed.
Isla stood at the edge of the crowd, her heart pounding like a war drum. Her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her simple dress, a habit she couldn't quite shake when nerves overtook her. Tonight was supposed to be magical, the culmination of every whispered story she'd ever heard about true love and destiny.
She had turned eighteen only a week ago, and already the pull of her mate bond had begun to stir, faint but persistent. Isla had always imagined this night vividly-the moment her mate's gaze would lock onto hers, and the world would fall into place.
The ceremony was well underway. One by one, pack members stepped into the clearing, drawn to their mates by the pull of their bond. Cheers erupted each time a pair was united, the joy of the pack palpable.
Alpha Asher Nightshade stood at the center of the gathering, his commanding presence impossible to ignore. Dressed in a dark shirt that clung to his powerful frame, he exuded an aura of authority that made even the most confident wolves hesitate. His sharp features were illuminated by the moonlight, his piercing gray eyes scanning the crowd with the focus of a predator.
Every member of the pack revered him, not just for his strength but for his ruthless leadership. Isla had always admired him from a distance, though she'd never dared to imagine herself as the Luna standing by his side.
A sudden, intense pull in her chest stole her breath. It was stronger now, undeniable and impossible to ignore. Her wolf stirred restlessly within her, urging her forward. The mate bond was calling to her, and there was no mistaking its target.
Her heart stopped as Asher's gaze landed on hers.
The air around them seemed to still, the murmurs of the crowd fading into silence. Isla's throat tightened, her feet rooted to the ground. She expected to feel joy, elation, the overwhelming warmth of being chosen. Instead, a cold dread crept into her chest at the unreadable expression on Asher's face.
He stepped closer, the crowd parting for him with deference. His eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, Isla thought she saw a flicker of something-shock, perhaps even regret. But it vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the icy mask he wore so well.
"You're my mate," he said, his deep voice cutting through the silence.
It wasn't a question. It was a statement, blunt and devoid of emotion.
The crowd erupted into murmurs, whispers of disbelief and speculation rippling through the pack.
Isla swallowed hard, her voice barely above a whisper. "Yes."
Asher's jaw tightened, his eyes narrowing. For a fleeting moment, she thought he might accept her, that he might take her hand and lead her to the place she'd always dreamed of.
Instead, his next words shattered her world.
"I reject you."
The clearing fell deathly silent.
Isla's breath caught in her throat, her mind struggling to process what she had just heard. "W-what?"
Asher's gaze hardened, his voice cold and unyielding. "You're not fit to be my Luna. I need someone strong, someone who can stand beside me as an equal. You're... ordinary."
The weight of his words crushed her, each one cutting deeper than the last. Her chest tightened, the mate bond wrenching painfully within her. Tears burned at the corners of her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.
The crowd watched in stunned silence, some with pity, others with cruel amusement. Isla's cheeks burned with humiliation, but the pain of rejection far outweighed her embarrassment.
Her wolf howled in despair, the bond fraying and threatening to snap entirely. It was unbearable, a pain unlike anything she had ever experienced.
"Asher, please-" she began, her voice trembling, but he silenced her with a sharp glare.
"My decision is final," he said, turning away from her without another word.
The crowd parted to let him pass, and just like that, he was gone. The pack slowly dispersed, leaving Isla alone in the clearing. The weight of their stares lingered, each one a reminder of her shame.
She dropped to her knees, clutching her chest as the pain of the broken bond overwhelmed her. The world around her blurred, the silver light of the moon dimming as tears streamed down her face.
In that moment, Isla knew her life would never be the same.
The forest was silent, save for the sound of Isla's ragged breaths. She had fled the pack's territory hours ago, running until her legs gave out and her lungs burned. Her dress was torn, her feet bare and bloodied from the rough terrain, but she didn't care. She couldn't go back-not after what had happened.
The mate bond, though frayed, still lingered like a cruel reminder of what she had lost. Each step away from the pack felt like a knife twisting in her chest, but she pressed on, driven by the primal need to escape.
The rogues found her at dawn.
She had collapsed in a clearing, too weak to continue. At first, she thought they would kill her. Their rough appearance and predatory gazes were enough to make her wolf growl weakly in warning.
But they didn't attack.
Instead, the leader of the group, a tall man with dark hair and piercing blue eyes, extended a hand to her. "You're safe now," he said, his voice calm and reassuring.
Isla hesitated, her instincts screaming at her to run. But exhaustion and desperation won out. She took his hand, allowing him to help her to her feet.
"My name's Ryker," he said, introducing himself. "We don't hurt those who are broken. Come with us, and we'll help you find your strength."
She followed him, unsure of what lay ahead but knowing she had nothing left to lose.
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They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
RIEKA She was a naive, chubby, wolfless werewolf, maltreated by her mate to the point where she loses her sanity and womb, her crime was being chubby and less attractive than her peers. GABRIEL He was a handsome, strong willed womanizer, who happens to a hybrid ALPHA prince, the person he loves the most is his kid brother RALPH. He has searched high and low for a mate he could never find. What will happen when he finds out that his beloved brother's ex wife, happens to be his long awaited mate, who was maltreated and is currently mentally unstable? Will he forgive his brother for hurting his mate? or will blood flow?
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