LOGINBetrayed by her fated mate. Claimed by his father. Claire White’s world shatters when the man destined to be her mate abandons her. Seeking escape, she drowns her sorrows in a bar—until a dark, magnetic stranger ignites a fire in her blood. Theo is intoxicating, dangerous… and her wolf reacts to him in a way it never did with her so-called mate. But fate isn’t done with her. When her father falls ill, Claire is left drowning in debt—and her ex, Adrian, cruelly offers to pay… if she becomes his mistress. Refusing means ruin, but surrendering means losing herself forever. Then comes her only lifeline—a high-stakes job working for the most powerful Alpha in the city. Theo. Her savior. Her boss. And Adrian’s father. Now, trapped between duty and desire, Claire must navigate a world of pack politics, forbidden lust, and deadly secrets. Theo is everything she shouldn’t want—older, dominant, and her ex-mate’s sire. But the pull between them is raw, primal, and impossible to deny. Will she risk everything for a love that could destroy them both?
View MoreCLAIRE'S POV:"Still job hunting?" Jennifer perched on the arm of my sofa, peering over my shoulder at the laptop screen. Her nose wrinkled at the endless listings. "Any luck?"I snapped the computer shut harder than intended. Theo's "gift" had bought my father one chemotherapy session - a drop in the ocean of his mounting medical debt.The memory of that check still burned my palm, but I'd be damned before returning to that club. I had professional skills, I was educated, and I could find a legitimate job. I couldn’t let all those years of university go to waste.My phone vibrated across the coffee table. Adrian's name flashed like a warning light. I considered letting it go to voicemail, but I snatched it up."What do you want?" I asked, my voice cold.He laughed on the other end of the line, and it sounded like mockery. “Oh, I just wanted to congratulate you on your new job, sweetheart." The pause was deliberate. "My friend saw you at The Howling Moon last night. Selling yourself l
CLAIRE'S POV:Jennifer took me to The Howling Moon that night. I froze at the entrance, my fingers nervously plucking at the black satin corset they'd forced me into. The damn thing squeezed my ribs so tight I could barely breathe, and the thigh-high stockings made me feel like some cheap imitation of myself."This is degrading," I muttered, crossing my arms over my chest.Jennifer adjusted the silver choker around my neck - the club's so-called "protection" against overzealous patrons. "You'll make a month's salary in one night," she reminded me, her voice softening as she added, "Your dad's medical bills aren't going to pay themselves."The weight of that truth pressed harder than any corset. With a shuddering breath, I pushed through the heavy doors.The club was a busy one and well decorated with flashing lights and loud music. Men were busy drinking while most of the women in here were half-naked and danced as if they were drunk. They ground against leering men, their laughter sh
CLAIRE'S POV:I hurried to the emergency ward after Theo’s driver dropped me off at the hospital gate. My Mom stood up and came to hug me, tears streaming down her face.“Don't cry, Mom. Dad will be okay,” I consoled her.The doctor was in the room, checking my Dad's pulse. He turned to me when he was done. "Your father's condition is very serious.. It's Eclipse Syndrome.”He sounded so nonchalant, as if he were delivering the weather report."Eclipse what?" I hadn't even heard that word before. "That sounds like something from a sci-fi novel."The doctor sighed. "It's rare. Very rare. His body is functioning, but neurologically... he's unresponsive. Essentially, he's in a vegetative state."My heart dropped to my stomach. I leaned on a chair, as my brain whirled. "There has to be a treatment."He shook his head slowly. "There's no cure. We can keep him stable, but the cost is quite high…""I'll pay for it." I suddenly uttered without knowing how I would get the money. "Whatever it ta
CLAIRE’S POVThe world narrowed to just him.The music, the crowd—it all faded into static as my gaze locked onto the strong column of his throat, the way his Adam’s apple bobbed when he smirked. Shit. I’d been caught staring. Again.Heat flooded my cheeks. I took a step back, ready to bolt into the safety of the crowd—But his hand shot out, fingers wrapping around my wrist like a manacle."My suite." The command rolled off his tongue, dark and smooth as aged whiskey.I blinked. "What?""If you want answers," he murmured, tilting his head, "you’ll need to wash your face first."Confused, I fumbled for my phone, flipping the camera to selfie mode—Oh.Mascara streaked down my cheeks in inky rivers. My lipstick was smeared like I’d tried to eat it rather than wear it. I looked like a gothic romance cover model mid-breakdown.Perfect. I couldn't believe I'd run this far with a face like that. Luckily the bar was dimly lit, and not many people saw my horrible face.“Please lead the way,”
CLAIRE'S POVTonight was my senior prom. But only one thing mattered: Adrian was finally going to propose.My name is Claire White, and I’ve been Adrian’s for three years—ever since our mating bond ignited, sending sparks of raw desire burning through my veins. We shouldn’t have worked. Adrian Thorne, heir to the largest North American pack, the Crescent Moon Pack, was power, dominance, and old-money wolf aristocracy wrapped in a six-foot frame. And me? Just an Omega from a no-name pack, lucky to be breathing the same air as him.But fate didn’t care about status.Tonight, our love would be official. Eternal.Last week, while cleaning our apartment, I stumbled upon the ring—a velvet box hidden in his tie drawer. Inside, a platinum band with a diamond so massive it made my knees weak. My wolf, Eve, had nearly howled with excitement.“He’s going to claim you!”I’d immediately called my best friend, Jennifer, and we’d spent the week preparing—strapless lace lingerie, a dress that clung t
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