FATEBOUND: Mated to my step-brother
“That’s your stepbrother, Ivan,” her mother said as they stopped by the pool. His legs were in the water, a cigarette between his lips, smoke curling into the sky. And right then, Gianna knew she hated him.
She hated men who smoked. Or drank. Or reminded her of the father whose scars still lived beneath her skin.
After six months away, Gianna Vale returns home to find everything changed, her mum has remarried the alpha of the Wolfe pack— a new house, a new name, and a new problem: Ivan Wolfe.
Cold. Arrogant. Impossible to ignore.
She wants to hate him. She tries to. But one look is all it takes — one heartbeat, one spark — and the bond between them ignites. Ancient. Unbreakable. Forbidden.
They’re mates.
A truth neither of them asked for… and one they can’t escape.
Because in the Wolfe Pack, love like theirs isn’t fate — it’s a curse. If two fated mates from their bloodline unite, one is to die or become rogue. And when one reckless moment crosses that line, the mark changes everything.
And that curse runs deeper than Gianna ever imagined — tangled in her family’s past, in long forgotten memories , and in secrets that were never meant to surface.
Now desire becomes danger, loyalty becomes war, and Gianna learns that some destinies were written long before they were born.
She was supposed to stay away.
He was supposed to reject her.
But fate never plays fair.
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Chapter: It's just the heat period right?Gianna. My whole body ached.Not the normal kind of ache. The kind that came from heat — from memories I couldn’t shake. The kind that still burned even after the fire was gone.I turned on my side and groaned. The sheets still smelled like him. My skin still buzzed, and no matter how many times I told myself to stop thinking about it, the memory of his touch kept slipping in — uninvited, unstoppable.It wasn’t supposed to happen.It wasn’t supposed to mean anything.I ran a hand down my face. “Get a grip, Gia.”I pushed out of bed and dragged myself into the bathroom, brushing my teeth like it could scrub the thoughts out of my head.Just as I rinsed my mouth, my phone began to buzz across the counter.“Hey, Mum,” I said, grabbing it and stepping out of the bathroom.“Hey, baby! How are you?” Her voice was bright, light, carefree. She sounded happy — happier than I’d heard her in a while.“I’m okay,” I said, forcing a small smile. “How’s the vacation?”“It’s going really well.” I co
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
Chapter: In bed with my stepbrotherGianna. The sunlight slipped through the curtains, warm and irritating. My body felt heavy, like I’d run miles in my sleep. I groaned, rolling over, and immediately regretted it. My skin was hot—too hot. It wasn’t just warmth; it was a slow burn that crawled beneath my flesh.Oh, no.“Don’t tell me—” I whispered.It’s starting, Rory purred, her voice smug in my head. Finally.I buried my face in my pillow, trying to shove the sensation away. The heat period. It was supposed to be mild. It had always been mild before. But now… now there was him.Ivan.Every time I thought about him, my chest tightened and that strange pull got worse.I pushed myself off the bed and stumbled toward the bathroom. A cold shower—that would help. It had to.By the time I got out, my hair was dripping, but the fire under my skin still lingered. I threw on a white tank and loose shorts, hoping the air would cool me off, but as soon as I stepped out of my room, I smelled him.Smoke. Cedar. Something darker.I
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
Chapter: The heat periodGianna. I woke up staring at the ceiling, sunlight leaking through the curtains. My body felt heavy, like I hadn’t actually rested.A knock came at the door.“Be down in five, Gia!” Mum’s voice sang, and then her footsteps faded.I groaned and dragged myself out of bed. After brushing my teeth and pulling my hair into a messy bun, I headed downstairs.Ivan was already there with Marcus and Mum. The first thing I noticed—packed suitcases.Mum went over to Marcus, wrapping her hands around his shoulders. “So, if you’ve forgotten, the heat period’s starting. Marcus and I are going away for a while so we don’t… disturb you guys.”The heat period.That time of the year every wolf dreaded. When instincts took over logic and our bodies demanded what our hearts might not be ready to give. It was nature’s way of reminding us that we were animals before anything else.For unmated wolves like me, the urges were usually mild—just a little restlessness, a few sleepless nights. Manageable.But now
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
Chapter: Feisty little GiannaGianna.The kitchen was quiet when I walked in, just the hum of the refrigerator and the soft creak of the wooden floor under my feet. I reached for a glass and filled it with water, watching the ripples settle as I drank.That was when I felt it.That strange, almost electric awareness crawling up my skin. Someone was there.I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. His presence filled the room like heat — heavy, deliberate, impossible to ignore.“Hasn’t anyone told you it’s rude to stare?” I asked, still facing the counter.I could almost hear the smirk in his voice when he replied, low and unbothered,“I don’t think staring at my mate is a problem.”My heart skipped. The glass nearly slipped from my fingers.I turned slowly, and there he was — Ivan Wolfe.His electric-blue eyes caught mine, unwavering, like he already knew every thought running through my head. There was a quiet confidence in the way he stood, hands in his pockets, white hair catching the light.Before I cou
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
Chapter: MatesGianna.I had finally landed back in New Orleans — just that I wasn’t going back to the same home anymore.Can I even call it that now?The moment I stepped into arrivals, I spotted my mum waving a huge cardboard sign that said “Welcome Home, Gia Honey!!!” in bright glittery letters. I rolled my eyes. Classic Olivia Vale — dramatic and way too sweet for her own good.Before I could even process, she ran straight into me, wrapping me in one of those suffocating hugs.“God, these months felt like forever!” she breathed, squeezing tighter.“Mum— I can’t breathe,” I gasped.She finally pulled back and kissed both my cheeks like I was still five.“Jesus, Mum, that’s enough,” I muttered, rubbing my face.“Glad to see how much you missed me,” she said, pouting playfully.“Of course I missed you,” I said, and she beamed as if I’d just handed her an award.“Come on, come on, everyone’s waiting for you! I can’t wait for you to see the house, and Marcus, and Nina—she’s the head caretaker—”She r
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