Mated to two rival alphas

SHERRY.How could one be so cruel to his best friend's sister?"Eric, that is enough!" Viktor roared, his teeth lengthening into fangs."No, it's not," Eric said, his eyes drilling into mine, tearing away the last pieces of my dignity. "You are below my standards, Sherry. You're too small, too fragile and completely incapable of being a Beta's mate. You would be a liability to this entire pack."The crowd began to whisper, their eyes stabbing into me like needles. I saw Hazel smirking in the front row, looking at me with pure triumph. I saw the pity on the faces of the older pack members. It was humiliating. The one place I called home had turned into a public execution ring, and my fated mate was the executioner."Why are you doing this?" I choked out, clutching my stomach as if I had been punched. "We are fated. We are supposed to protect each other.""I protect the pack," Eric said coldly. "And I don't need a burden dragging me down."He took a deep breath, his chest expanding, and

SHERRY.A year later.The black SUV pulled up to the gates of the Blood Moon estate, the tires crunching loudly over the gravel. I looked out the tinted window, my heart steady, my breath even. Exactly one year ago, I had run from this place in tears, broken and humiliated.Today, I was returning on my own terms."Are you ready for this?" Mia asked from the passenger seat, turning to look at me. Her eyes danced with anticipation. "Because you look like a queen ready to reclaim her throne."I caught my reflection in the rearview mirror. I had chosen a backless, emerald-green dress that clung to every newly curve of my body. The slit on the side exposed a long, toned leg, and my brown hair fell in soft, loose waves over my bare shoulders. My almond eyes were lined with dark makeup, making them look piercing, almost lethal."I've been ready for twelve months, Mia," I said, a slow smirk spreading across my lips. "Let's go."We stepped out of the car, the warm Florida night air wrapping ar