The Billionaire’s Marked Mate
Zaria Blackwood’s life was already shattered—her father ruined, her future stolen, and her heart scarred by betrayal. But nothing could have prepared her for the moment she stepped into Vane Estate… and into the orbit of Lucien Wolfe, the enigmatic, dangerous man who had destroyed her family.
Marked by him in a moment of uncontrollable instinct, Zaria discovers a bond that’s more than physical—it’s psychic, primal, and terrifyingly powerful. Her senses sharpen, her strength surges, and a force she can’t control pulses through her veins.
As shadows of the past awaken and a mysterious council watches from the darkness, Zaria must navigate a world of ancient curses, supernatural secrets, and deadly rivals—all while wrestling with the magnetic, forbidden pull of the man who both terrifies and fascinates her.
In a house full of secrets, a forest alive with danger, and a bond that won’t let go, Zaria will learn that love and survival come at a price… and that some marks cannot be undone.
💀 Danger. Desire. Destiny.
Will Zaria survive the shadows—and the man who claims her soul?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 14: The Summons Of Shadows The east wing was quieter than usual. Not the kind of silence that soothed—it was the heavy, waiting sort, like the world itself was holding its breath. Zaria felt it long before the servant came knocking. She’d been pacing her chamber, restless from the memory of the forest, the phantom eyes still burned into her skin, when the sound of measured footsteps drew close. A sharp knock. Lucien didn’t answer it. He was already standing near the window, golden eyes burning against the twilight. The air in the room pressed tight around him, charged with that strange gravity only he seemed to command. The servant’s voice wavered. “My lord… a summons. From the Council.” Zaria froze. She hadn’t even known such a body existed until now. She’d heard whispers in passing—elders, Alphas, those who keep order—but Lucien had never spoken of them directly. He turned, jaw tight, and reached for the sealed letter the servant extended. The wax seal bore a sigil she didn’t recognize—half-moon entwined
Last Updated: 2025-08-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 13: The Path Beyond The TreesThe forest smelled of blood and damp earth. Shadows clung to the trees like they belonged there, as if the night itself had grown claws and teeth. Lucien’s golden eyes burned through the gloom, sharp as flame in darkness. Zaria stood at his back, her breath ragged, her hand still trembling where she’d dared to touch him despite his earlier command to stay behind.Something worse lingered in the silence—an echo in the woods, a whisper that promised the Shadow Alpha was not alone.Lucien’s chest rose and fell heavily, his power barely contained. He did not look at her when he spoke, his voice low and edged like a drawn blade.“Enough. We leave.”Zaria bristled at the tone, at the dismissal. She had followed him, fought at his side in her own small way, and now he wanted to shut her out again. “Leave? Just like that? After everything?”“Now.” His golden gaze flicked to hers, and for a heartbeat she felt pinned in place by the weight of it. Not anger—no, worse. Fear. His fear, masked as c
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 12: The Forest WhispersThe forest seemed to pulse around them, the mist curling thicker than before, clinging to every branch and root. Zaria’s mark throbbed in tandem with her heartbeat, each pulse a reminder of the bond she shared with Lucien—and the danger it attracted. Lucien moved ahead with predatory precision, golden eyes sweeping every shadow, ears straining for even the faintest rustle. The forest had grown silent, but that stillness was worse than noise. Zaria felt it in her bones: they were being watched. “Something’s not right,” she murmured, voice low, almost lost in the damp, heavy air. Her fingers twitched; energy from the mark danced across her skin. Lucien’s jaw tightened. “The Alpha… it’s not alone. The retreat was a lure.” He glanced back at her, eyes softening for a fraction of a second. “Stay close. Do not stray.” Zaria’s chest tightened. Stay close? It was all she wanted and all she dreaded. The bond pulled her toward him, made her hyperaware of every line of his body, every slight
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 11: The Hunt Through The MistThe forest was alive with movement. Mist curled around ancient trees, thick and suffocating, twisting every shadow into something dangerous. Zaria’s heart pounded as she followed Lucien, each step guided by the bond that throbbed with a feral insistence. The Alpha had retreated—but only to lure them deeper. She could feel it, could sense its eyes on her even without seeing them. Lucien moved with a predator’s grace, golden eyes sweeping through the gloom, ears alert to every whisper of the forest. He had shifted back into human form, but the subtle tension in his muscles, the glint in his eyes, reminded her that he was always ready to strike. “Stay close,” he warned, voice low but steady. “They’re tracking us. Every step you take, they know.” Zaria nodded, fists clenched, energy thrumming through her veins. Her mark pulsed fiercely, responding to the unseen threat. The bond tugged her forward, almost urging her to confront what lay ahead rather than flee. She swallowed, trying to s
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 10: The Shadow In The WoodsThe first light of dawn barely touched the horizon, but the clearing was already alive with tension. Mist rolled across the forest floor like a living thing, curling around gnarled roots and half-fallen logs. Zaria stood near Lucien, chest heaving, palms still trembling from the power she unleashed. Her mark glowed faintly, pulsing with the memory of the energy she’d released, syncing with Lucien’s own feral heartbeat. Lucien crouched low, golden eyes scanning the shadows beyond the trees. His body radiated raw power, the tension in his muscles so thick it made the hairs on Zaria’s arms stand on end. Even in his human form, he seemed more predator than man; now, in full wolf form, he was breathtakingly fearsome, a creature of myth and instinct. “They’re coming,” he growled, nostrils flaring. His voice was low, dangerous, almost musical in its intensity. “The Shadow Alpha isn’t alone. More will follow.” Zaria’s throat tightened. She’d never seen anything like this. The shadows from
Last Updated: 2025-08-20
Chapter: CHAPTER 9: The Gathering Shadows The trees seemed to groan in warning as the night thickened around them. A storm was coming, not of weather but of something older, darker even Zaria could feel it—the air wasn’t easing. It was tightening. Like something vast and unseen was pulling all light, all sound, all hope toward itself. Lucien’s chest rose and fell as he stalked toward the treeline, golden eyes burning with a feral brilliance. His shirt was torn at the shoulder from the earlier clash, streaked with blood but the scent of iron clung to him all the same. Zaria felt her own pulse hitch, her body vibrating with the bond between them. Every breath he took seemed to echo inside her, every step reverberating in her bones. “Stay behind me,” Lucien growled, his voice low, edged with command. “Whatever comes next, you will not move from this spot.” Zaria’s throat tightened. She wanted to obey. Every instinct screamed that this man—this Alpha bound to her by something bigger than fate—was a wall between her and deat
Last Updated: 2025-08-20
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