Claimed by the alpha twins

Five years of running could not outrun the past when it came calling with a death notice.Nora wiped paint from her hands and stepped back from the canvas in her small sunny studio. The quiet coastal town of Maple Ridge had been her safe haven. Today that safety felt like it was cracking."Mom, look what I drew," called her five-year-old daughter Lily, running over with a colorful picture.Nora knelt down and smiled. "That's beautiful, sweetheart. Is that our little house?"Lily nodded proudly. "And that's me and Max playing outside. You are in the middle because you keep us safe."Her twin brother Max came barreling in right behind her. "Mom, when is lunch? I'm starving."Nora ruffled his messy brown hair. "Soon, buddy. Give me ten minutes."The phone rang from the kitchen counter. Nora's stomach dropped when she saw the unknown city number. She picked it up anyway."Hello, this is Nora."A professional voice spoke quickly on the other end. "Miss Kane, this is Richard Harlan from Har

Trapped in the speeding car with her two stepbrothers, Nora knew she had made a terrible mistake coming back to this city.The SUV pulled up to the massive Kane mansion gates. Blake and Drew did not give her any chance to argue. They flanked her on both sides and marched her straight inside."Let me go," Nora demanded the second they stepped into the grand entrance hall. "You cannot keep me here against my will."Blake locked the heavy front door with a solid click. "We can and we will. The bond makes you ours. Running away again is not an option."Drew crossed his arms and gave her that hungry look. "After the shooting, you really think we will let you walk around alone? Be reasonable, Nora."Nora backed away toward the stairs. "Reasonable? Kidnapping me is reasonable to you? I want to leave right now."Blake shook his head. "No. You are staying. End of discussion."They guided her down a long hallway into a large private office and locked the door behind them. The sound echoed like

The morning after the attack left the mansion in chaos, and Nora felt like her entire world was spinning out of control.She sat in the sunlit breakfast room trying to make sense of everything. The letter about her mother still burned in her mind. Drew brought her coffee and sat close beside her while Blake stood by the window watching them."How are you holding up?" Drew asked gently, his hand resting on hers. "Last night was intense. You fought like you belonged here with us."Nora pulled her hand back but not too quickly. "I am trying to process it all. My mother planned that ritual. She wanted me bonded to you two. Why would she do that?"Drew leaned in closer, his voice warm and soft. "Maybe she knew we would protect you better than anyone else. The bond is strong for a reason. You felt it last night when we fought together."Blake spoke from across the room without turning around. "Stop softening her up, Drew. She needs to face the facts. This world is dangerous and she is part

The heavy doors of the underground hall slammed shut behind them, and Nora realized she was about to see the true face of the Kane power.The pack meeting was already loud and angry. Dozens of werewolves filled the long table and stood along the walls. Voices overlapped as arguments flew back and forth.One older man pointed at Blake. "The East Side pack is pushing harder every week. We lost two good wolves last month. What are you doing about it?"Blake stood at the head of the table like he owned every inch of the room. "We are preparing a counter strike. But we do it smart. No more pointless losses."Another younger wolf jumped up. "Smart? You spend more time with that human girl than running the pack. She is making you weak."Drew stepped beside his brother, eyes flashing with warning. "Say that again and you will regret it. Nora is not just any girl. She is part of this family."Nora watched from the side, heart beating fast. The tension in the room felt alive. She could almost t

A phone call in the middle of the night shattered the fragile peace in the mansion, and Nora knew her worst fear had come true. The ringing woke her instantly. Clara's voice came through panicked and fast. "Nora, someone broke into the house. They are looking for the kids. I got Lily and Max out the back but they are chasing us." Nora jumped out of bed. "Clara, run. Take them somewhere safe. I am coming." She ran out of her room and straight into Blake and Drew who were already awake from the noise. Blake grabbed her arm. "What is going on? Talk fast." Nora's voice broke. "My children. They are in danger. Rivals found out about them. I have twins. Lily and Max. They are yours." Drew stared at her in shock. "You have children? Our children? And you hid them all this time?" Blake's face turned dark with fury. "You kept our kids from us? Aft