The Alpha's Forbidden Claim
He died… and part of me still thinks it was all my fault.
I kept my promise.
I married her—to protect her.
Even when my own pack turned against me and spat my name in shame.
— Damon Duskbane
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I can still feel his touch… even though he’s gone.
I remember the night before he left—the way he held my neck and marked me, promising he’d return.
Now, all I have is his best friend.
The man I swore I’d never love.
But my heart won’t stop racing when he’s near.
— Elodie Vexley
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Friendship.
Promises.
A bond that was never meant to break.
Elodie Vexley thought she had everything when she met Tyler Storm—the loyal, charming beta of the Golden Moon Pack.
He gave her his mark and his heart. But fate had other plans.
When Tyler vanishes during a mission gone wrong, Elodie’s world is shattered.
Left vulnerable, she’s forced into a bond with the last man she ever expected to be tied to: Damon Duskbane, Tyler’s best friend… and the man she blames for his death.
But not everything is as it seems.
*What happens when the past returns—and her heart is caught between two mates?*
🔥 *THE ALPHA’S FORBIDDEN CLAIM* 🔥
A story of betrayal, loyalty, forbidden love… and second chances.
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIVEThe guard's grip on my arm was bruising as he dragged me back down the hallway, away from that door, away from the truth I'd just overheard. My heels scraped against the carpet, my attempts to pull free completely useless against his iron hold."Let go of me!" I hissed, trying to keep my voice down even as panic clawed at my throat. "I can walk on my own."He didn't respond. Didn't even look at me. Just kept pulling me forward with mechanical efficiency until we reached the ornate door of the room I'd been locked in earlier.He pushed it open and shoved me inside with enough force that I stumbled, catching myself on the edge of a chair. Before I could turn around, the door slammed shut behind me. The lock clicked into place with that same terrible finality.I stood there for a moment, breathing hard, my mind racing. Tyler's body hadn't been found. After a month of searching, there was still no trace of him. What did that mean? Had the river carried him so far that recovery was impossi
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOUR I stood before the mirror, the dress clinging to my body like a second skin. It was beautiful—I had to admit that much. Deep burgundy silk that pooled at my feet, with delicate gold embroidery along the neckline that caught the light every time I moved. The jewelry he'd chosen sparkled against my collarbone, right where Tyler's mark used to be.Used to be.The mark had faded completely now, leaving nothing but smooth, unmarked skin. As if Tyler had never existed. As if our bond had never been real.A tear rolled down my cheek, hot and bitter. I watched it trail down my face in the mirror's reflection, leaving a wet streak through the powder I'd reluctantly applied.No. I couldn't do this. I couldn't let Damon see me break.He'd already taken everything from me—Tyler, my freedom, my future. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing my tears too. He didn't deserve to witness my pain, not after what he'd done.I wiped the tear away roughly, then took a steadying breath. My hands tre
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Chapter: CHAPTER THREECHAPTER THREE Turning around, I saw the lampstand, which was usually placed on a side stool on, and the chair lit up. A figure sat on the couch, legs crossed. I couldn’t see his face clearly, but I knew it was him. Walking toward the light switch, I flicked it on. The whole house lit up—and there he was, sitting comfortably on the couch, staring at me like a hawk. “So now you’re stalking me?” I said. “Can’t I have a little privacy? You know, just because you’re Alpha doesn’t mean you can do as you please. What makes you think you can sneak into my father’s house whenever you want and sit here like you own it?” He stared at me, then chuckled. Standing up from the seat, he brushed the edges of his suit. “Is that what you plan on wearing for the mating ceremony?” he asked, walking toward me. I fidgeted with my gown. “No, I… I was—” “I never asked what you were doing, Elodie,” he said calmly, smirking. “I only asked if that was what you planned on wearing to the mating ceremony.” “
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWOI’d grown accustomed to experiencing the worst. But this… this was worse than I expected. “Dad, can I speak to you in my room?” I said, turning to stare at him. He nodded. “Sure, sure. Please, Mr. Damon—have a seat. We’ll be back before you know it.” Glaring at Damon, I brushed past him and walked straight toward my room. Once inside, I turned and stared at the door, waiting for my father to come in as well. The moment he stepped through, I shut the door behind him. “Dad, what is this…?” “What is what?” he replied, his cracked voice carrying an edge. “I just got you a big shot, Elodie. Look—Mr. Damon out there is the best choice I’ve ever made for you. You have no choice but to marry him.” “Dad, for once will you ever think of me rather than your own selfish motives?” I stepped forward, my voice trembling with frustration. “Why can’t I be the one to choose the man I love? Why can’t you just let me be—” “Let you choose the one you love? Like the way you chose Tyler?” His eyes ha
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE They said time heals all wounds—but what does time know about waiting for a man who died with a promise on his lips? Two nights before he left for the mission with Alpha Damon and the rest of the crew, I was with him, in his home. I warned him not to go. I begged him not to take the risk, saying it was too dangerous. But he somehow managed to convince me. He told me he’d be back, that he’d return. We had a special moment together; I remembered it all—the way he caressed my neck, the warmth of his breath against my skin, the way his kisses sent chills up my spine. He even marked me as a promise that he would return, saying that when he came back, we would get married—that I would be his forever. Well… where was he now? Six feet under. And here I was, standing at his memorial a month later, burying all the promises with him. It was all his fault. It was all Alpha Damon’s fault. Rumors had it that he was responsible for Tyler’s death—that he shot Rowan despite knowing Tyler would fall
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Chapter: Prologue The cliff's edge crumbled beneath Tyler's boots as Rowan's iron grip tightened around his throat. Blood thundered in Damon's ears, his rifle trembling in white-knuckled hands as he stared into his childhood friend's desperate eyes. "Don't do this, Rowan." Each word scraped Damon's throat raw. The weapon felt impossibly heavy, its barrel wavering between his best friend and the monster who held him captive. "Things don't have to end this way. Let him go, and maybe—just maybe—I won't put a bullet between your eyes." Rowan's laughter cut through the howling wind like broken glass. "And why the hell would I do that?" His lips twisted into a predator's smile, canines gleaming in the moonlight. "I'm the rightful Alpha of this pack. You're nothing but a pretender playing with daddy's crown." "My father earned that title with blood and honor," Damon snarled, his finger hovering over the trigger. "You forfeited any claim when you abandoned your pack like a coward." "Yes, he won." Rowan's gr
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