The Alpha's Doomed Mate
After being rejected by the man who once promised to love her and sold for a debt she did not owe, Asha Ryder expected to find a monster at the end of her chains. Instead, she found the one thing she never thought she'd have again: A Second Fated Mate.
Zade Thornehill is powerful, ruthless, and haunted by a prophecy that would destroy his fated mate the moment he marks her. Refusing to allow it happen, he keeps Asha close while pushing her away at every turn.
But danger refuses to stay outside the pack walls or remain only within the prophecy. Old enemies return, buried secrets from past generations surface, and an ancient darkness awakens.
When the ancient seal of the bloody prophecy surrounding them breaks, and the final countdown begins, will their bond be her salvation, or the trigger for her execution?
Can Asha survive the man who was cursed to be her ruin?
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Chapter: Chapter 5: Free FallPov: ZadeDante's brows dipped. “The Moonmere Alpha’s son?”“Yes.”He pushed away from the door and stepped forward. “He left for official duty right when he arrived, which was hours before the incident.”“And where was he before then?” I probed further.“Training with the other future Alphas at the camp for all week before that day.”I still went.He hadn’t been there.“Damn it,” I muttered.“Zade?”I turned to the window. “Cole hadn’t been there.”Silence.“We were both drugged,” I turned back to him.Realization dawned on his face.“Then the pup—”“Is mine.”The words tasted possessive, but the moment they left my mouth, I believed every bit.He blew out a breath. “Well…damn,” he rubbed the back of his neck. “The prophecy is even worse now, your bloodline—”“I won't let it happen,” I snapped. “I’ll never mark her. If I remain a villain in her eyes, the prophecy can’t trigger.”“You’re going to be a villain in her story to keep from being her executioner?” Dante asked, his voice s
Last Updated: 2026-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 4: Cruel FatePov: Zade[Dante, send the healer to my wing.] I pushed through the connected private mindlink.[Got it, Alpha.] His response came instantly.I focused on the sound of my footsteps as I marched into the west wing of the pack house. The forbidden wing that belonged solely to me.It was the only place where the whispers of the prophecy couldn’t reach me. Until now.Mate. Xavier prowled through my mind, repeating the word.I tried to block out the thoughts invading my head because of the fragile being in my arms. But my efforts went to waste as the sparks from my skin touching hers never ceased. The familiar jasmine and rain scent emitting from her worsened it all.Making my way into one of the unoccupied rooms, I set her down on the bed gently. With my enhanced hearing turned on, I could hear her heart beating faintly.My gaze drifted to her face caught in the moonlight let in by the window at the side. Other than the new scratches, it was just as beautiful as I remembered that mornin
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Chapter: Chapter 3: Blood ClaimPov: AshaMate?My gaze darted behind me, certain there was a mistake. But only the stone wall stared back.I looked back at the man whose eyes remained on me, unable to tell if he was right or serious with Rylie still gone. Beside him, Hera stared in shock.“Alpha Zade.” Marrok voiced out tightly, breaking the silence that was trying to take over.There was no response.“Alpha Zade,” Marrok repeated, forcing a nervous laugh. “My apologies, but you must be mistaken.”Zade didn't blink or look away.“Mistaken?” He questioned in a low voice as his gaze finally shifted to Marrok dangerously. “Why are you in my dungeon with an unknown omega, Marrok?”“My apologies for not informing you beforehand, Alpha Zade, it was a spur of the moment decision.” Marrok bowed his head slightly.“Spur of the moment?”“Yes, this wolf-less omega was collateral for a debt,” Marrok replied, nodding slowly. “She acted out, so I was just putting her in her place.”The temperature suddenly dropped several degr
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Chapter: Chapter 2: Border of No ReturnPov: Asha“She can’t shift, but I gave her wolfsbane mist just to be safe,” a voice echoed through the haze in my mind.“I don't mind, you did a fine job with her,” another voice echoed.Light from the crescent moon stabbed my eyes as I opened them. Several pairs of legs surrounded me.My gaze shifted to the bulky figure now blocking out the moon.“I was definitely right to agree to her being the collateral,” the man chuckled. He reached out and patted the figure I recognized as my father next to him. “You can head back home now, consider the slate clean.”“Thank you, Marrok.” My father's voice was cold, but I could sense the excitement underneath. “I’ll take my leave now.”A sharp ache split my head as the memories slammed back into me. The contract. The argument. The syringe.My own parents sedated me like a beast to hand over to a creditor.I searched for the warm presence of Rylie reflexively.Nothing.Rylie! I pushed deeper, screaming into the void of my own mind. There was onl
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Chapter: Chapter 1: Out of WedlockPov: AshaThe thin forest air bit into my lungs. I had walked into the clearing expecting to be swept into the arms of my mate whom I haven’t seen for nearly two months.“I, Cole Evans, son of Alpha Gerald Evans, and the future Alpha of Moonmere Pack, reject you, Asha Ryder, as my fated mate and future Luna.”The words tore through me.In the back of my mind, my wolf, Rylie, let out a skull-splitting high-pitched howl that resounded in my head.No, Asha… why is he doing this? Rylie whimpered.“Before this pack and the Moon Goddess above, I renounce our bond and sever every connection between us.”My heart stopped beating and I forgot how to breathe.I stared at Cole, the boy who had spent months whispering sweet promises into my ear and wishing on every star that the Goddess would choose me for him. Those wishes finally came true seven weeks ago, at the inter-Alpha Summit when my wolf had shown up. That night was hazy after an exhausted working day, but I felt every electric spark be
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