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: have you already forgotten what happened the last time you let your guard down.Ivan.The rain hadn’t fully stopped by the time I pulled into the driveway.It drummed against the windshield in a way that felt almost accusatory, like it knew I’d found her too late. Gianna sat beside me, curled inward, my hoodie clutched in her fists like it was the only solid thing anchoring her to the seat. She didn’t look at me once during the drive. Her shoulders stayed hunched, chin tucked, breaths shallow. I cut the engine and the sudden silence felt too loud.For a second, neither of us moved.I got out first, the cold biting through my clothes, and jogged around to her side. When I opened the door, she flinched slightly, as if she’d been somewhere else entirely and I’d yanked her back.“Hey, you good?” I murmured, keeping my voice low.She nodded once, still not meeting my eyes.I offered my hand. She hesitated, then placed hers in mine. Her fingers were freezing. Not just cold. Numb-cold. The kind that made something tight twist in my chest.I stepped closer as she got o
Last Updated: 2026-03-29
Chapter: The drift between usGianna.I stared at him. He’s serious? My chest tightened, my hands curled into fists at my sides. My pulse raced, every nerve screaming at me—don’t trust him, don’t get close, don’t fall again.He waited, calm, steady, the way he always did, but his eyes… they were locked on mine, intense, unflinching. That look—it both terrified and enticed me. I could feel the pull, like gravity had shifted.“Okay…” I whispered, my voice barely audible even to myself. I wasn’t ready to say more, to let him in. Not yet. Not after everything. But my body betrayed me, leaning slightly toward him before I shoved the thought away.He took a step closer. My stomach tensed, my wolf stirring, senses sharpening. Why does being near him feel like standing on the edge of a cliff? I could feel the heat radiating from him, the faint brush of his presence against mine, and the world around us blurred.“Prove it,” I finally said, my voice low, trembling slightly despite myself. “If you really mean it, show me.”H
Last Updated: 2026-03-28
Chapter: You set the rulesGianna.I woke up with the weight of another dream pressing against my chest. The same girl again—her face blurred, her voice familiar like a half-remembered song. A pang of nostalgia twisted through me, unsettling and soft at the same time. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I knew her, though my mind refused to give me any answers.My head throbbed painfully. I groaned and swung my legs off the bed, grabbing my robe. I had to check on Mum.She was just coming out of her room, her brow furrowed when she saw the lines of worry etched across my face.“What's wrong?” she asked, guiding me gently to sit on the edge of the bed.“I woke up with a bad headache… after another dream,” I admitted, rubbing my temples.“The same as yesterday?” she asked cautiously.“No. But similar… she was there again. Are you sure you can’t remember, Mum?”Her frown deepened. I could see her struggling, like she wanted to give me an answer but couldn’t.“I can’t, Gianna. There wasn’t any girl in your childhood
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Chapter: The girl in my dreamsGianna.I woke up with my heart racing, sweat prickling along my skin. The remnants of the dream clung to me like fog. I could see it all so clearly—the old house, the smell of wood and rain, and the girl beside me. She was laughing, running through the halls like we were playing some game only we knew. I remembered the sunlight streaming through the windows, the way the floorboards creaked under our feet. And then… My mum was there, standing by the doorway, but something about her face was blurred, distant, as if I was imagining things.I tried to reach out in the dream, to call her, but my voice was gone, swallowed by the wind. And just as suddenly as it began, it ended, leaving me staring at my ceiling, the memory fading but not gone.I rubbed my eyes and swung my legs off the bed. The house was quiet. Too quiet. The memory of the girl lingered, teasing the edge of my mind, but I couldn’t place her.I got dressed quickly, tugging my shirt over my head and slipping into my jeans, m
Last Updated: 2026-03-27
Chapter: Olivia's concernGianna.Mum stopped midway as she entered then finished her sentence like nothing in the room was wrong.“…your dad said I should give you your meds,” she said, stepping fully inside now, her eyes deliberately fixed on the small cup in her hand. “And you should take them as prescribed.”Her voice was normal. Too normal. The kind people use when they’re pretending not to notice the air has shifted.Ivan’s hand slipped away from my lap immediately, like it had never been there at all,thank God for the blanket that was covering our legs.The space he left behind felt colder than it should have. I sat up too fast, heat crawling up my neck, my pulse loud in my ears.“Yeah,” Ivan muttered. “I know.”Olivia handed him the cup and waited until he swallowed. Her gaze flicked once. Just once. From his face to mine, then away again. It wasn’t accusing. It wasn’t angry.It was assessing.I stood.“Goodnight,” I said quickly, forcing my voice into something steady. Ivan looked at me, something unr
Last Updated: 2026-03-27
Chapter: I shouldn't have distracted youGianna.I had already gotten dressed and made my way to the training room for combat.The building loomed ahead of me, solid and cold, the air inside carrying the faint smell of sweat, stone, and something metallic. Training always left a weight in my chest, not fear exactly, but awareness. Like my body already knew today wouldn’t be light work.When I walked in, Elder Rowan was there with another man.He was younger than Elder, but not young-young. Late twenties, maybe. Broad shoulders, calm stance, eyes sharp but not unkind. He looked like someone who had grown up learning how to fight before learning how to smile.“Good morning,” I said, walking forward.“Morning, Gia,” Elder replied. “This is my son. Ryan.”Ryan stepped forward and extended his hand.“Nice to meet you. I’m Gia,” I said, taking it.His grip was firm but controlled, like he was measuring strength without making it obvious.“I have some preparations to make,” Elder said. “So he’ll teach you today.”“Okay, no problem.
Last Updated: 2026-03-24
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