His To Protect, Forbidden To Love
Irene
I thought the hardest part of my life would be watching my mother marry a man I didn’t trust but I was wrong. The moment I stepped into BlackWood Territory, everything changed. The rules, the danger and the way everyone looked at me even as it was my mother's union with the High Alpha.
And then there was Matthew. My stepbrother.
Watching me like I was something he needed to protect… or something he couldn’t have.
But the longer I stay, the more I realize this family isn’t what it seems. Love is fake. The alliances are fragile. And somehow, I’ve become the center of something far bigger than I understand. Now people are hunting me.
And Matthew?
He’s the only one standing between me and a war I never asked for.
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Matthew
I knew the second I caught her scent that she was mine. It should’ve been simple and right. But she walked in as my father’s new stepdaughter… and the one person I’m not allowed to want.
Now there’s a prophecy. A war. Enemies from inside and out coming close. And Irene is at the center of it all.
If I claim her, I risk tearing my pack apart. If I don’t, I might lose her forever.
Either way, blood will be spilled.
And I’ve already decided…I’ll burn everything before I let her fall.
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Chapter: Chapter 10Irene's POVThose four words hadn't left my head.>> She's asking questions now.Two days had passed since I'd caught my mother whispering those words into a mirror charm, low enough that she clearly believed nobody else could hear. For two days I'd turned them over in my head, wondering who she'd been talking to and why it sounded like she meant me without ever saying my name.I hadn't told Matthew. Not because I didn't trust him, but because some stubborn part of me wanted to hold on to one piece of this mystery before everyone else took it out of my hands.The whispers around the estate hadn't helped my paranoia either. I'd gotten used to a lot since coming to Blackwood Territory. I was used to the cold looks, the awkward silences, and the way conversations ended the moment I walked into a room. But over the past two days, something had changed.People weren't just watching me anymore. They were avoiding me. Two maids stood outside the east sitting room, folding fresh linens into n
Last Updated: 2026-08-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 9: Matthew's POVThe east holding room was small and quiet.A narrow cot sat against one wall, and a single chair faced it from the opposite side. Marta sat on the edge of the bed with both hands clasped tightly in her lap. She looked up the moment I stepped inside.The door clicked shut behind me and she flinched at the sound."I'm not here to hurt you," I said.A faint smile touched her lips, but there was no humor in it."That's what they always say."I pulled the chair closer and sat across from her, leaving enough space between us that she wouldn't feel trapped.For a few seconds, neither of us spoke."You said something today," I finally said.She lowered her eyes."You called Irene by another name."I watched her carefully before continuing."Luna Selene."The moment I spoke the name, she closed her eyes. It was almost as if hearing it aloud caused her pain."I need you to tell me who she is.""I shouldn't have said anything.""Why?."She tightened her hands until her knuckles turned white. The
Last Updated: 2026-07-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 8: Irene's POVNobody moved for three full seconds after the woman said it.Then everything happened at once.Two guards came close from either side and seized her by the arms before she could say another word. She didn't struggle. She didn't even seem to notice them. Her eyes stayed fixed on me as though she had seen something she never expected to see again."Wait."The word escaped my mouth before I could stop it. I stepped forward, but Matthew's arm came across my chest, stopping me."Let her talk.""Irene." His voice was calm, but there was no mistaking the warning beneath it. "Stay back.""She knows something." I tried to look past him. "Look at her. That isn't confusion.""No." His gaze never left the woman. "It's recognition."My stomach tightened."So you saw it too.""Yes, I did.""Then why are they taking her away?""Because this isn't the place to question her."The guards started leading her toward the east corridor.She twisted around to keep looking at me."Luna Selene..." she whisper
Last Updated: 2026-07-05
Chapter: Chapter 7: Irene’s POVYou’re mine, Irene.It rang in my head for the how many-th time this morning.Fine, I’ll get out of bed.I barely slept. I mean… how could I have? When I couldn’t get his damn voice out of my head.I stared at the ceiling for a while, just lying there like movement would somehow make things worse. My body felt heavy in that annoying way it does when your brain refuses to shut up at night. I kept replaying yesterday in pieces I didn’t even ask for. Matthew’s face…The way he looked at me…You belong to me.I turned on my side with a quiet groan and pulled the blanket over my head.“No,” I muttered to myself. “We’re not doing this. Not today.”But my brain didn’t care.Of course it didn’t. The second I tried to think about something else, my mind dragged me right back into him again. I sat up slowly, pushing hair out of my face. It was messy. I didn’t bother fixing it properly.What was the point anyway? My life wasn’t exactly the kind that rewarded effort with clarity.The room was very
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
Chapter: Chapter 6Matthew’s POV;The problem with threats was that most people made them because they wanted someone to fear them enough to back down.When I threatened someone, it usually meant I had already made up my mind.Unfortunately, Kylie didn't seem to understand the difference. She stood there smiling as if a massive black wolf wasn't seconds away from ripping her throat out.That smile got under my skin. It was too confident, almost like she knew something we didn’t.My growl deepened. The sound vibrated through the clearing.Kylie didn't even flinch.Then something warm pressed against my chest.I froze.My eyes dropped.Irene.She had stepped around me at some point.I hadn't even noticed.Her hand rested against my fur, trembling slightly. Fear was written all over her face. It hit me when I realized it wasn’t fear of Kylie but of me.The realization hit harder than it should have.The anger burning through my veins suddenly lost some of its heat.I stared at her. She swallowed.Her finge
Last Updated: 2026-06-16
Chapter: Chapter 5Irene's PovThe morning of the Unity Hunt was the kind of crisp, clear day that should have been beautiful, but it just felt like a countdown to an execution.The whole estate was buzzing. Guards were polishing boots, and the high-ranking wolves were preening.It was a show for the public, a way to say look how united we are, while beneath the surface, we were all bleeding.I was wearing leather hunting gear. My shoulder was stiff but functional, and I was hyper-aware of the folded piece of paper tucked into my waistband.Every time I looked at Matthew, my heart did a frantic little dance. He was acting like the perfect Enforcer today.He was standing at his father’s right hand, his face a mask of cold duty.The hunt began with a roar. We shifted and ran, a sea of fur and muscle tearing through the underbrush.But I did not stay with the main group. I waited for my moment, veering off toward the Old Creek.I knew Matthew would follow. He was the Enforcer; it was his job to bring back
Last Updated: 2026-04-17
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