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 5~ASHTON~I miss her deeply—my mate. It's now day three in the dangerous, shadowy woods of the Abyss, a place fraught with mystery and danger. So far, we hadn't come face to face with any of the lurking beasts but I knew it was only a matter of time before that happened. Hazel and I have explored the forest tirelessly, but so far, our search for food has yielded nothing. The stillness of the forest is overwhelming, and I can't shake the feeling that the soul keepers are deliberately hiding the resources we need to survive. It was impossible not to find a single animal to eat out here. Since the soul keepers controlled every single thing that happened in these woods—from the movements of the animals to the natural conditions—I knew my assumptions were more than likely true. These people, they were sick in their heads, willing to go to any lengths—trapping, lying and even more barbaric methods—to fuel their twisted entertainment and satisfy their relentless craving for cruelty.This wa
Last Updated: 2025-10-11
Chapter: Chapter 4~HAZEL~"I won't be long," he assures me, his eyes briefly meeting mine before he turns and steps deeper into the woods. He doesn't give me another chance to stop him, disappearing into the shadows as the sounds of his heavy footsteps fade. Since yesterday, a series of unsettling events had unfolded, each more disturbing than the last, making our situation feel even more hopeless. The ominous, shadowy woods surrounding us seemed to stretch endlessly, their twisted branches like silent keepers watching our every move. I couldn't help but ponder on the possibilities of what dangers might lie ahead on our third day stranded in these awful woods, where every rustle and snap of a twig heightened my anxiety.Hugging myself tightly, I yearned for the warmth and safety of home—a stark contrast to the cold, untamed wilderness around us.Time was still on our side, but the main rule of the game remained unchanged. Ashton and I had five months to make a crucial decision. If we didn't mate, exec
Last Updated: 2025-10-06
Chapter: Chapter 3~HAZEL~"Kiss or starve." Those two words echo in my mind incessantly. It's one of the game's rules: to have food delivered by the end of the day, we must share a kiss at least once.If we didn't, then we had no choice but to hunt for something to eat but risk being found or possibly killed by one of the beasts roaming the forest, searching for their next meal. "I can't believe this is happening to us," Ashton exclaimed as he ignited the campfire, leaning back to glare at the sky, his anger simmering just below the surface. I could see the flickering flames reflected in his eyes, revealing the intensity of his feelings about our predicament. I understood his frustration. It was downright unfair that we had both been yanked from our families to take part in this twisted, sick game. Those damn soul keepers would do anything to keep themselves entertained even if it meant destroying the lives of others. "We still haven't discovered anything to eat," I admit, my heart pounding rapidly
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Chapter: Chapter 2 ~HAZEL~I can hear the lively cheers echoing through the bustling crowd surrounding us, their voices blending into a vibrant chorus. They're chanting our names loudly, urging us with enthusiastic applause to step onto the stage, so everyone can catch a glimpse of the newly selected couple. I hear the relief in the applause, as everyone seems glad that we were the ones chosen and not them. We had been anxious, fearing that one of our family members might be chosen for the hunt today. However, we never in our wildest dreams imagined that not just one, but two of us would be selected instead, catching us completely off guard.Ariel glances at my step-brother, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, and the look of sadness on her face makes my heart sink. Now, she has to watch us together on the big screen, her silent pain cutting deeper than any words could.For five long months, Ashton and I will find ourselves thrown into the remote, unforgiving wilderness of the most dangerous woods o
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Chapter: Chapter 1~HAZEL~The mate hunt. It's today—a day that sends chills down the spine of every shifter. Every five months, a male and female are picked to participate, and there's no option to decline; it's mandatory. As our vehicle approaches Harmony Park, I can see the crowd has already gathered. My family and I are running late, and if we don't join the lines in the next ten minutes, we'll certainly face the wrath of the Soul Keepers. "This is all your fault," my stepmother chastises her son. "Ashton, I told you this event is no laughing matter. One slip-up, and you could end up being chosen for the mate hunt as punishment!" Ashton chuckles, pulling his mate close to him. They found each other exactly a year ago when Ariel turned eighteen. Since then, they've become inseparable, which is partly why we're late today. Ashton insisted we wait for her. "Well, I couldn't just leave without my gorgeous girl, could I?" he grins.My stepmother rolls her eyes. "If we end up being late, you might ha
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