Annie always believed that finding her mate would bring her happiness. But fate had other plans. The night she was supposed to be claimed by her destined mate, he rejected her—for her own sister. The betrayal shattered her, leaving her wolf weakened and her spirit broken. With no strength left to fight, Annie was cast aside, forced to leave behind everything she once knew. Alone and struggling without her wolf, Annie has no choice but to seek help from a neighboring pack—one that has always been at odds with her own. There, she meets Riley, the powerful and enigmatic Alpha, who takes an unexpected interest in her. From the moment he lays eyes on Annie, he feels an undeniable pull toward her, a connection so strong it shakes him to his core. But Annie has lost all faith in mates and love. Every kind word, every lingering touch, and every stolen glance from Riley makes her heart ache with memories of the past. She refuses to be seen as a tool or a prize ever again. Riley, however, sees beyond her pain. He doesn’t just want her because of the bond—they haven’t even confirmed it yet. He wants her for who she is, for the fire she tries so hard to hide. He wants to show her that not all mates bring pain, that love doesn’t have to be a weakness.
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Dissapointment The cold night air touched my skin as I walked along the border of the Silvermoon Pack. The moon was low in the sky, giving a soft light to the dark trees around me. I had done this many times before—watching, listening, making sure no danger entered our land. But tonight, something felt wrong. I pushed the bad feeling away and tried to mind-link my mate Caleb, the future Alpha. Caleb? I called through the link. No answer. I frowned. He ignored me often, but this time, the silence felt strange. I tried again. Caleb, I’m at the border. Is everything okay? Suddenly, a sharp pain hit my head like fire burning through my mind. I gasped, my vision going blurry as the pain got worse. It felt like something inside me was being torn apart—like my wolf was being taken away from me. Then, everything went dark. When I woke up, my head throbbed. My body was sprawled on the cold ground, my limbs weak. Panic shot through me as I tried to reach out to my wolf, Leya. Leya? Silence. A chill ran through me. My wolf had always been a little unstable—she had come to me late, but she was strong. Still, she had never gone completely silent before. I tried mind-linking Caleb again, desperation creeping into my voice. Caleb, please, something’s wrong. I need help. Nothing. Then, a single message broke through the block. “I’m with your sister. She needs me.” My blood ran cold. My sister? Since when did she—? Anger bubbled up inside me, pushing away the dizziness as I forced myself to my feet. My legs felt like lead as I stumbled back toward the pack house, my heart hammering. The moment I stepped inside, I felt it. A shift in the air. My entire family was gathered in the living room. My mother and father sat stiffly, their eyes darting to me as I entered. But what made my stomach twist was him. Caleb. Sitting right there on the couch. Holding hands with my sister, Celeste. The sight sent a wave of nausea crashing over me. “What the hell is going on?” My voice came out hoarse, strained with disbelief. Caleb had the audacity to look at me like I was overreacting. “Annie, listen—” “No,” I snapped. “Explain. Now.” He sighed as if he was the one suffering. “Celeste’s condition is getting worse,” he said, squeezing her hand. “She doesn’t have much time left. Her only wish is to mate with me before she dies.” My ears rang. I looked at my sister, the same sister who had never shown any interest in Caleb before, the same sister who had always been delicate and soft-spoken, now staring at me with wide, tear-filled eyes. “Annie,” she murmured weakly, as if just speaking drained her, “I love him. I always have. This is my only wish.” Something inside me cracked. I turned back to Caleb, my mate—the one I had stood by, trained for, bled for. “You’re mating my sister? What about me?” My voice shook with barely contained fury. Caleb had the nerve to smile at me, as if I was being unreasonable. “After all, she’s your sister,” he said smoothly. “We’re lucky to live in peaceful times. As the future Luna, you should have a big heart, Annie. Be kind. Think of Celeste—she doesn’t have much time left. Once she’s gone, I promise, you will be my Luna.” I felt like I had been punched in the gut. So that was it? I was supposed to wait for my sister to die so I could have my mate back? Celeste clutched Caleb’s arm, sniffling. “I just want to experience love before I go, Annie. Can’t you do this for me?” For her? I clenched my fists, my claws itching to rip through my skin. I had spent years training, pushing myself to be the best warrior in this pack, despite my unstable bond with Leya. I had fought for this pack. And this was my reward? “Be reasonable, Annie,” my father spoke up. “Celeste is sick. And we heard of a doctor—a great one. Maybe if you take some time away from the pack, you can find them and help her.” I let out a short, bitter laugh. Ah, I see. So if I found the doctor and saved my sister, then what? Celeste lives, and I lose everything? If I failed, I would still be cast aside. The betrayal burned like acid in my chest. I gazed at Caleb, my alleged mate, and Celeste, my sister, with nothing but disgust. "Congratulations," I spoke, my tone dripping with venom. Their relief infuriated me. I was there, betrayed and helpless, when I sensed a presence in my mind. It was Mariana, our pack doctor and friend. "Annie, I've been trying to reach you. Are you having issues with your wolf again?" she asked, concern etched in her mental voice. I breathed deeply and updated her on what was going on. "Mariana, it's not only my wolf. It's…it's everything. My boyfriend, my family.they're all against me." There was a pause, and then Mariana's voice came back on the line, calm and steady. "I'm coming to get you. We'll figure this out together." I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. I was grateful for Mariana's support. En route to the neighboring pack, I filled Mariana in on the rest of the details. She listened intently, her expression growing more concerned by the minute. When I'd finished, she paused for a moment to choose her words carefully before speaking. "There's a doctor in the Riley pack who might be able to help your sister. They're good people, even if there is animosity between our packs." I lifted an eyebrow. "The Riley pack? But.but they're our rivals." Mariana nodded. "I know, but like I said, they're good people. And desperate times call for desperate measures. We have to do everything we can to help your sister." I took a deep breath, weighing my options. I knew that going to the Riley pack was risky, but I also knew that I had to do everything in my power to save my sister. "Alright," I said finally. "Let's go." Mariana nodded and turned the car towards the Riley pack's territory. As we drove, I couldn't help but feel a wave of unease.Chapter Ten : He Chose MeMy clothes messy, my body weak, but my heart—my heart was full of something I hadn’t felt in a long time.Peace.For the first time in months, I could feel her—my wolf. She was alive inside me again, breathing with me, calming me. I didn’t understand how it happened. All I knew was that when Mia mocked me, something inside me snapped. And now… she was back.But I was also scared. What did this mean for me? For Riley? For us?I hugged my knees, trying to calm the voices in my head.Then I heard him.“Annie.”His voice was soft, almost broken. I looked up and there he was, standing there, breathless. His eyes found mine and they widened with something I couldn’t name.“Annie,” he whispered again, rushing to my side.He knelt in front of me, gently touching my face, his hand shaking a little.“You found her,” he said, brushing a tear from my cheek. “You got your wolf back.”I couldn’t speak. I just nodded. My lips trembled, and before I knew it, he pulled me int
Chapter Nine : She Woke UpI strolled slowly, the soft breeze stroking my skin. My thoughts were elsewhere. Training went well, but my heart was filled with darkness. Since Riley's parents arrived, I couldn't breathe peacefully. They didn't like me. I knew that from their eyes. I overheard that from their voice.They brought Mia with them. She was just the opposite of me. Pretty. Self-assured. Alpha-blooded. And to top it off, she let me know that I didn't fit in.I'd barely got out of the garden when I saw her there. Mia. Her arms crossed and a smug expression pasted on her face that my stomach growled over.I walked around and pretended like I hadn't noticed her.“Running away again?" she bellowed. Her voice was cold. Harsh. "Maybe that's all you know how to do. Running and lying."I stood stock still for a moment, clenching my teeth. I didn't want to give her the pleasure of an answer. But my hands were shaking.She moved closer. "I heard Riley made you get dressed up in a little d
Chapter 8: The MeetingAnnie’s Pov I sat alone in the room, my heart pounding in my chest. The outfit Riley had picked for me felt too tight, too revealing. I tugged at the hem, trying to cover myself, but it only made things worse. What if they didn’t like me? What if I wasn’t good enough for him? Riley had told me that his parents would be coming, but he hadn’t told me much else.The door opened, and Riley stepped in. He looked at me for a moment, his eyes soft but unreadable. “You look… beautiful,” he said, though I could see the worry in his eyes. It made my stomach twist with unease.“I’m scared,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper.He came closer, his hand brushing mine in an attempt to comfort me. “Don’t worry, Annie. Everything will be fine. Just be yourself.”But how could I? I wasn’t just someone’s daughter. I wasn’t from this pack, and I wasn’t some alpha’s heir. I was just… a warrior. I had no place here. I didn’t belong.Riley kissed the top of my head lightly, as if
Chapter Seven : The FearAnnie’s POV:I couldn’t breathe. I stood frozen in place, staring at the cloth Riley handed me. My hands shook as I touched it, feeling how thin it was. It didn’t cover much. It was… exposing.“Why do I have to wear this?” I whispered, my voice barely above a breath. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it might burst.Riley didn’t answer right away. He just looked at me, his face serious, almost distant. It hurt to see him like this. He’d never acted like this before.“Because my parents are coming,” he said, his tone soft but firm. “And… they don’t know about you. Don’t talk about your past. Just… wear it.”I shook my head, confusion and fear swirling in my chest. “Why?” I asked again, the question choking me. “Why should I hide who I am? Why should I lie to them?”He stepped closer to me, so close I could feel his warmth. But his eyes were far away, like he was thinking about something else, somewhere else. He reached out and gently cupped my face, his t
Chapter 6– Annie’s POVThe Fight For My Wolf I paced back and forth in my room, hands clenched into fists at my sides. The feeling of emptiness gnawed at my chest, the sharp, aching hollowness where my wolf used to be. It had been weeks, months even, since I’d last heard her voice in my mind, since I’d last felt the pulse of her energy coursing through my veins.Why couldn’t I get her back?I slammed my fist into the wall, the pain only a fleeting distraction from the storm in my mind. Every part of me wanted to scream. I needed to feel whole again, to reclaim the power that was rightfully mine. I couldn’t just sit here, waiting for something to change.I wanted my wolf back.I collapsed onto the bed, breathing heavily, trying to calm the wild thoughts swirling in my head. But they only spun faster. The feeling of betrayal—by Caleb, by my pack—how everything had turned to dust. How I had failed.I slammed my fist into the pillow.Come on, Annie. Just focus. Fight. You’ve fought befor
Chapter 5 – Caleb’s POVThe packhouse had never felt this empty.Celeste had been living here for weeks, waiting for our mating ceremony, but instead of feeling excited, I felt… nothing.No connection. No bond. Just regret.I sat in my office, staring at the papers on my desk, but I wasn’t reading them. My mind kept drifting back—to her.To Annie.She should have been the one sitting here, not Celeste.I clenched my fists. Why did I only realize it now?Celeste’s laughter rang from the hallway, high-pitched and fake. She was probably showing off again.She spent her days wandering the packhouse, admiring the luxury, touching things like they belonged to her already. It was never about me. It was never about the pack.It was about the title.She wanted to be Luna.That’s what mattered to her.And I had been stupid enough to think she was the better choice.The Truth Hits HardA knock came at my office door, and before I could answer, Celeste walked in.She always walked in without perm
Chapter 4 – Annie’s POV Felt Different After hearing Henry tell me about Riley's past, I couldn't stop thinking about him. I had unfairly judged him. All this time, I had assumed he was another alpha dominate who saw me as a tool. But now. I was no longer sure. I needed to apologize. But how? Riley wasn't the type of guy you could just approach and say, Hey, sorry I was an asshole. No way. He was Alpha-strong, proud, and not the type of man who handed out his feelings on a silver platter. I had no idea what to do. Part of me said, Just leave him be. Why did I even care what he believed about me? We were never friends. We weren't even supposed to meet. But then there was that other part of me—the one I did not want to feel—the one which felt guilty. Riley hadn't done anything to deserve the criticism. I was being hard on him and this wasn't good. I breathed and turned back toward Riley's house which had offered shelter to me. The moment I entered, I could feel the silence wei
Chapter 3 – Annie’s POV Realization The warm water surrounded me, soothing my tense muscles. I closed my eyes, letting out a deep sigh as the steam curled around me. This was the only time I could truly relax, away from the stares, the whispers, and him. Mariana? I reached out through our bond, hoping to feel my wolf’s presence again. It had been too long since I heard her voice, and I was starting to feel like a part of me was missing. A faint warmth brushed against my mind, weak but there. Annie… A small smile tugged at my lips. I’m here, Mariana. Just hold on, okay? But before she could respond— The connection was cut off. Sharp. Sudden. Like a knife slicing through our bond. I gasped, my eyes flying open. What just happened? I sat up, gripping the edge of the bathtub. It wasn’t Mariana who pulled away. Something—no, someone—had severed our link. My stomach twisted. Riley. That arrogant, over-controlling Alpha. I knew he had something to do with this. He was always
Chapter 2 – Riley’s POV The New Visitor The night was quiet, but my mind wasn’t. I sat at my desk, scanning over reports from the patrol teams. The tension between our pack, the Riley Pack, and the Silvermoon Pack had only grown worse over the past few months. Limited resources meant more competition, and competition always led to conflict. Our warriors were on high alert, and so was I. A sudden mind-link from one of my warriors broke my focus. Alpha, someone from Silvermoon is here. They’re asking to see Henry. I frowned, already shaking my head. Send them away. The last thing I needed was to deal with someone from that pack right now. There was a pause before the warrior responded. It’s a woman, Alpha. She looks exhausted. And… I think you should come see for yourself. Something about his voice made me hesitate. My wolf stirred inside me, restless, as if sensing something important. I pushed back from my desk and left the office, making my way toward the entrance of the pack
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