Run Little Mate
On the night of her forced mating ceremony, Elara did the unthinkable. She ran.
Promised to the future Alpha of Silvermoon, she thought fate had finally smiled on her. Until her mate, Kael, rejected her in front of the entire pack, trading their bond for a political alliance. Heartbroken and humiliated, Elara disappeared without a trace, vowing never to return.
But fate isn’t done with them yet.
Years later, a brutal war among the packs forces Elara out of hiding. Injured and desperate, she seeks shelter in the last place she'd ever imagined. Kael’s territory. Except he’s no longer just the cruel heir. He’s Alpha now... and he wants her back.
For her safety, she must stay in his home. For her pride, she must guard her heart. But Kael has secrets about the rejection, the night she ran, and the truth behind their bond.
Is it too late for a second chance? Or will the Alpha lose the one thing he never knew he needed?
Find out in The Run, Little Mate
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Chapter: Chapter Five – The Womb and the WarningKael's POVI lay staring at the ceiling long after he left, feeling the warmth of his touch still burning across my skin even though it had turned cold. My wolf lay silent inside me, her presence a faint flicker of exhausted light in the darkness of my chest. She didn’t snarl or whimper or claw at the walls of my mind like I expected her to. Instead, she just lay there quietly, watching the broken pieces of me scatter like glass across the floor of my soul.Why are you calm? I whispered to her in the quiet of my mind, but she didn’t answer. She just curled tighter around herself, her silence louder than any words she could have spoken.I pulled the sheets over my body and turned my face into the pillow, letting silent tears soak the fabric as I bit down on my lip to keep from sobbing out loud. I didn’t want them to hear me. I didn’t want them to know how broken I truly was.When the tears finally stopped, I forced myself to sit up, ignoring the ache in my hips and the bruises blooming
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: Chapter Four – A Wolf Without a HeartKael's POVI stood by the window in my study, staring out at the training fields below, though my mind was far from the sight before me. Damon entered quietly, closing the door behind him, his boots clicking softly against the polished floor as he approached.“You missed the elders’ meeting this morning,” he said, his voice careful.“They waste time with their endless talk,” I replied, not turning to look at him. “I’ll hear their reports later.”He sighed, crossing his arms as he watched me in silence. “You haven’t been yourself lately.”I finally glanced at him, my brow lowering. “What do you mean by that?”He shifted under my gaze, eyes flicking away briefly before returning to mine. “Your temper has been shorter. You’re distracted. Even now, you’re not here. Your mind is elsewhere.”I clenched my jaw, feeling irritation coil tight in my chest. “My mind is exactly where it should be.”“Is it?” he asked quietly.I turned fully to him, eyes narrowing. “Say what you’re thinking, Damon.
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: Chapter Three – The Room Without a WindowElara's POVWhen they dragged me into the east wing, I expected a dungeon or a cell. Instead, the guards shoved me into a room so beautiful it made my chest ache.Soft cream carpets lined the floor, and heavy maroon curtains draped over tall windows. I hurried forward, clutching the fabric and pulling it aside, only to find… brick. My heart sank. The windows were fake. Just wooden frames nailed to stone walls and covered with curtain fabric to mimic drapery.My wolf whimpered in my chest, feeling just as caged as I did.I turned slowly, taking in the rest of the room. A large bed with gold-embroidered sheets dominated the space. There was a carved wooden wardrobe in the corner and a table with fresh fruit and water. The scent of lavender and sage hung thick in the air, making my head feel heavy and my wolf sluggish.I moved to the wardrobe, pulling open the doors to find dresses – dozens of them – all in muted silks and satins, some still tagged. No shoes. No coats. Just delicate gown
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Chapter: Chapter Two – The Alpha Who Felt NothingKael's POVThe sun hadn’t fully risen when I stepped onto the training field, sword in hand. Damon, my Beta and oldest friend, was already there, stretching his arms as he watched me approach with that amused look he always wore in the mornings.“You’re early today,” he said, his lips twitching into a grin.“I’m always early,” I replied, rolling my shoulders to loosen the tight knots that had formed overnight. I hadn’t slept. I rarely did these days.He chuckled and picked up his sword from the rack. “Right. You just look meaner when you wake up angry.”“Shut up and fight,” I said, raising my blade and taking my stance.He didn’t hesitate. Our swords clashed, the sound ringing across the silent field. Damon pushed back with force, his muscles straining against mine. “Careful, Alpha,” he grunted. “Don’t kill me before breakfast.”I didn’t bother to answer him. My focus stayed sharp, movements clean and precise. Strike, block, parry, counter. This was the only place I felt in control, w
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: Chapter One: Moonless and MarkedElara's POVI sat by the stream, hugging my knees to my chest, watching how the dark water swallowed every hint of moonlight. My twenty-second birthday. Another year mate-less. Another year of whispers and pitiful looks.“She’s cursed,” they always said. “Forgotten by the Moon Goddess.”Footsteps crunched behind me, and I turned slowly. Three she-wolves stepped out from the trees, smirking like hungry wolves circling a wounded deer.Maren led them, her blonde hair tied high, her eyes glittering with malice. “Look at her,” she said, voice dripping with disgust. “Sitting here all alone like the pathetic little rat she is.”I stayed quiet, trying to stand up, but Lysa shoved me back down. “Where do you think you’re going, curse girl?”“Leave me alone,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.“Leave me alone,” Maren mocked in a high-pitched voice, making the others giggle. She crouched in front of me, eyes scanning my face with disgust. “No wonder no one wants you. Look at you. Filthy lit
Last Updated: 2025-07-07