His Mate Or His Step-Sister
Mate or be killed.
Our world has become a dangerous place, ruled by the ruthless Soul Keepers—demon-like creatures that take pleasure in thrusting us into the mate hunt. Every five months, two shifters are selected, one male and one female, and they are cast into the treacherous Woods Of Abyss together. There, they must fend off beasts and scavenge for food, but there's one crucial rule: both shifters must mate before the five months expire or face elimination.
My name is Hazel Bonfire and my life is turned upside down when I'm chosen for this brutal hunt. Unfortunately, the male selected to join me is none other than my step-brother, Ashton Rider. Thrown into a perilous forest, we must depend on one another for food, shelter, and warmth. Ashton is painfully aware that his mate can see everything unfolding between us, and each time he betrays her for the sake of the hunt, it destroys a piece of him. . .I hate what it's doing to us—all of us. I hate that we do not have a choice. But more than anything, I hate that I'm beginning to feel things for Ashton that I know will destroy the relationship we once had. . . forever.
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Chapter: Chapter 65~ARIEL~I could hardly believe what I was witnessing. How could Ashton think it was acceptable to completely strip for Hazel while I was watching these live streams? He was fully aware of how deeply it would hurt me, and yet he deliberately chose to do it—specifically for her, for Hazel. I felt a queasy sensation churn in my stomach, a mix of nausea and unease. It no longer seemed like the Soul Keepers were merely manipulating his mind; instead, it appeared as though he genuinely wanted to do these things for her, driven by sincere emotion rather than mere influence. I forcefully shook that thought out of my head, dismissing it as quickly as it entered my mind. No. He wouldn't do that. I knew my mate—he would never be interested in another woman, especially not someone like Hazel who just happened to be part of his family. I collapse onto my bed, overwhelmed and unable to process everything that just transpired. Ashton's naked body was exposed and visible to everyone watching, a vu
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Chapter: Chapter 64~ASHTON~Hazel took her sweet time studying my body, after realizing that it was absolutely necessary for her to do so if we wanted to get the medication. It was excruciatingly painful for me to stand completely still, I was hanging onto my self-control by a very thin thread. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a glowing portal materialized suddenly in mid-air, and a compact medicine kit with a note shot out swiftly from the swirling vortex. I breathe a sigh of relief when it's finally over, feeling the tension ease from my shoulders. We could finally move on and put this situation behind us. Swiftly, I turn around and quickly grab my clothes from the ground, throwing them over my body with hurried motions as I prepare to take care of Hazel. I ignore the note on the kit and took out everything needed to properly tend to her wounds. After I am fully dressed and decent once more, I quickly stride over to her side, carrying the small bottle of medicine in my hand. Hazel gazes
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Chapter: Chapter 63~ASHTON~Fuck me.I was fully erect. Just because Hazel was staring at my dick, she hadn't even touched me, she didn't need to, all she needed to do was look at me the way that she was doing right now. This was totally wrong. It was an array of mistakes and poor control. I knew I had to stop it immediately. I realized I had to do something drastic to end it, anything really. But I felt helpless, convinced I couldn't find another way to help my step-sister. My priority was to ensure Hazel received the necessary medication to stabilize her condition. I could not stand back and allow anything to happen to her, I would never be able to forgive myself. If I were in her position, facing the same life-and-death situation, I knew she wouldn't hesitate for a second to take the necessary actions to ensure my survivalShe would make difficult sacrifices, no doubt sacrificing her comfort or reputation, and do whatever was required. Hazel was a person driven by a strong sense of determination on
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Chapter: Chapter 62~HAZEL~Stay on the ground, Ashton whispers softly to me, his voice filled with urgency. "And if you can, I need you to look at me while I get the medication for you," he adds, his eyes searching mine for reassurance that I will do as he says. I frown, "how are you planning on getting the medication?"I still refused to believe that Ashton would actually follow the rules for me, fully aware of how much he despised the Soul Keepers and how deeply he cared about Ariel's feelings. I knew he wanted to protect her heart by maintaining a reasonable distance between us, even if it meant disregarding his own instincts for survival or duties. "The only way I know how to," he responds quietly, beginning to remove his already unbuttoned shirt. My eyes widen in surprise, and I find myself unable to speak or move, paralyzed by shock as I watch him strip in front of me, exposing his bare skin and toned physique. He carefully removes his shoes, untying the laces and sliding them off one foot at a
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Chapter: Chapter 61~HAZEL~No.Keep on standing. You need to defeat the beast. You have to if you want to see Ashton again. As the massive creature charges forward once more, its sharp horns aimed directly at my chest, I scream with all the determination inside of me and slam my blade into its thick throat, feeling the blade sink deeper as the creature roars in pain. It moves it's head fiercely as thick, crimson blood pours out in rivulets. I don't move back in time, and it uses its sharp claws to latch onto my flesh. I scream loudly as the long, jagged nails dig painfully into my waist, tearing through fabric and flesh alike. "HAZEL!" All the air seems to knock out of me as I recognize that voice immediately. It belonged to Ashton but he wasn't supposed to be here. He couldn't have found me already. But yet, as I hear his voice a second time, my eyes search to try and find him despite the dirt and sweat making it hard for me to see.After some time, I finally spot him as the creature turns around wi
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Chapter: Chapter 60~Soul Keeper Headquarters~~Hawk~"What the hell is happening?" I demand from the crew. "You are supposed to keep all those damn creatures away from him!" This was not supposed to happen. It was not part of the plan. The rules clearly stated that Ashton was to be separated from Hazel for an entire week. I established that strict rule myself, so why are my men not adhering to it? They look at me trembling, eyes wide with terror, clearly frightened by my uncontrollable rage. "We d-don't know how it happened; he was not supposed to be there," one of them stammers, voice quivering.I narrow my eyes sharply, voice low and firm. "And who's responsible for ensuring those creatures don't wander into places they don't belong?"I should have known better than to entrust this task to amateurs. The person who hired them will surely face serious consequences for their poor judgment.“What's going on?” Amber asks as she walks into the dimly lit room, immediately noticing the tense atmosphere thick
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