Forbidden: My Stepbrother, My Mate
“You're my mate," Kyle whispered, his eyes flashing gold in the dim light.
I stumbled backward. "That's impossible. We're about to be family."
"I know. But the bond doesn't care about that."
He's supposed to be her future stepbrother. In four weeks, their parents are moving in together, and Kyle will be family. Off-limits. Forbidden.
The bond between them is instant. It's the kind of love that can't be ignored, can't be denied. When Kyle looks at her, Ella feels it in her bones, this is forever. This is fate.
Except fate has never been crueler. How can they be together when being together means destroying their family? When every stolen glance across the dinner table is a secret they have to keep? When loving each other means breaking their parents' hearts?
She has two mates.
A Triad Bond. So rare, most wolves think it's just a myth. But it's real, and it's hers, and now Ella has an impossible choice to make.
Kyle is her first bond, her strongest connection. Losing him could break them both. But loving him means hiding, lying, living in the shadows of their own family.
Jason offers her something different. With him, there are no secrets. No forbidden touches. No family dinners where she has to pretend her heart doesn't belong to the boy sitting across from her. Jason can give her everything Kyle can't, a normal life, a real future, a love she doesn't have to hide.
But choosing one mate means hurting the other. And the full moon is coming and time is running out.
And Ella is about to learn that when you're bonded to two Alphas, love isn't about choosing the right person.
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Chapter: Chapter 191Ella.Luna Counsel had grown beyond anything I'd imagined. What started as a small support organization was now a nationwide network helping thousands of people navigate the complexities of human-werewolf relationships.We had counselors in every major city, support groups meeting weekly, and resources available online for anyone who needed them.My inbox was already full of messages. A new counselor in Seattle asking for guidance on a difficult case. A couple in Chicago requesting information about bonding ceremonies. A journalist wanting to interview me about integration progress. A mother worried about her daughter who'd just bonded with a werewolf.I answered them all, drawing on fifteen years of experience navigating this complicated world. Each message represented a person, a family, a story unfolding in real time. I took that responsibility seriously.My role as Director of Integration and Mental Health under the International Werewolf Coalition had expanded even further. I tra
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Chapter: Chapter 190Ella.Fifteen years ago, I woke up in my father's house terrified of the future.This morning, I woke beside my husband and realized the future had arrived faster than either of us expected.Kyle was already awake, staring at the ceiling with that distant look he got when something was bothering him."What's wrong?" I asked, immediately alert.He turned to look at me, his expression softening. "Nothing's wrong. I was just thinking.""About what?""About how far we've come. Fifteen years, Ella. Fifteen years since the bond formed and turned our entire world upside down."I propped myself up on my elbow, studying his face. "Are you having regrets?""God, no. The opposite, actually. I'm amazed we made it here. That we survived everything thrown at us and came out stronger."I knew what he meant. The bond complications that nearly killed him. The integration challenges. The political battles. The triad bond with Jason that had caused so much chaos when it first appeared. Every obstacle th
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Chapter: Chapter 189Kyle.Then everyone stood as one, applause thundering through the space. The ovation went on for several minutes, people cheering and clapping until their hands hurt.I was crying. Ella was crying. My father was crying. Even Jason looked suspiciously emotional.Kael tugged on my sleeve. "Why everyone clapping?""Because your sister is amazing."The rest of the ceremony passed in a blur. Diplomas were distributed, more speeches were given, and finally the new graduates threw their caps in the air in the traditional celebration.We met Maya outside afterward, where she was immediately swarmed by well-wishers. Pack leaders wanted to shake her hand, fellow graduates wanted pictures, Academy instructors wanted to congratulate her one final time.When she finally made it to us, Kael launched himself at her with a shriek of "MAYA!"She caught him easily, spinning him around. "Hey, little brother!"I pulled her into a tight hug, diploma and all. "I'm so proud of you. That speech was incredibl
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Chapter: Chapter 188Kyle.The day my daughter graduated from the Werewolf Leadership Academy started with me standing in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie for the fifth time."You're nervous," Ella observed from the doorway, already dressed in an elegant navy dress that made her look absolutely stunning."I'm not nervous.""You've been messing with that tie for ten minutes."I dropped my hands. "Fine. Maybe a little nervous.""She's going to be amazing. You know that.""I do know that. But watching your fifteen-year-old daughter give a speech in front of half the werewolf leadership in the country is still terrifying."Ella crossed the room and fixed my tie properly, her touch gentle and reassuring. Through our bond, I felt her own mixture of pride and nervousness."We raised an incredible young woman," she said softly. "Today we get to watch the world recognize what we've always known.""Dada! Mama! Kael ready!"Our three-year-old burst into the room wearing his little suit, looking impossibly adora
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Chapter: Chapter 187Ella."Hi," Kael said quietly, half-hiding behind Maya's legs."Hi, Kael. I've heard so much about you. Maya tells me you're very smart.""I'm smart," Kael agreed, peeking out curiously."Do you like stories?""Love stories!""Me too. Maybe I can read you one later?""Okay!" Kael's shyness evaporated at the promise of a story.Throughout the evening, I noticed Marc continuing his attempts to get Maya's attention. He volunteered to help her with the younger kids, complimented her outfit, asked about her Academy experiences. Maya responded politely but without any particular interest, her focus remaining on Kael and the other children.At one point, Kyle leaned close to me. "Should we be concerned about that?""About Marc? No. Maya's not interested. She's made that clear without being rude about it.""Good. She's too young for serious relationship complications.""Agreed. Though I remember being fourteen and thinking I was very mature.""You were mature. But also fourteen."Through the
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Chapter: Chapter 186Ella."He's really developed his abilities since I was last home," Maya observed. "His control seems much better.""It is. The elders have been working with him consistently. They say his progress is unprecedented.""That's good. Really good. Has he had any episodes of losing control?""Not in months," Kyle answered. "The monthly rituals seem to be working perfectly. He's learning to regulate his power instinctively now.""Good. That's really good." Maya paused, then smiled. "He's going to be something special when he grows up.""He already is," I said softly. "Just like his big sister."Maya blushed slightly at the compliment but didn't argue. She'd grown more comfortable accepting praise over the past year.The next few days passed in a blur of family activities. Maya spent most of her time with Kael, who continued following her everywhere like a devoted shadow."Maya play trucks?""Sure, buddy. Which ones?""All trucks! Every single truck!""That's a lot of trucks.""I have many tr
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