Venus, the daughter of two powerful Alphas, is a rare and special wolf—except for one thing: she still hasn’t shifted. For years, she’s loved Alpha Bronze, the boy who promised her that no matter what fate had in store, she would be his Luna. But on Venus’s twentieth birthday, everything falls apart when Bronze’s fated mate appears—Mallory, a royal wolf with undeniable power and status. Despite Bronze’s vow to reject his destined mate, Venus’s world shatters when Bronze publicly names Mallory as his Luna. Heartbroken and humiliated, Venus cuts the bond between them and throws herself into the annual training camp, determined to rebuild her life. But fate isn’t done with her yet. When the cold and ruthless Alpha King Rowan—Bronze’s uncle—arrives at the camp, Venus feels an irresistible pull toward him. Rowan, known for his icy demeanor and detachment, is startled by the fiery young wolf who stirs something dangerous within him. When they discover they are fated mates, Venus is torn between the fear of another crushing rejection and the hope of finding true love. Can Venus melt the heart of the fearsome Alpha King? Or will Rowan’s dark past and his cold nature push her away forever?
View MoreVENUSI gape at him, feeling so betrayed.“I hate you,” I mutter under my breath.“Good,” he says, and turns to leave. “That means it’s working.”The door clicks shut.I stare at the shelves. A sigh leaves my lips. This is going to take forever. “I swear to the Goddess,” I mutter under my breath, dragging the next dusty box off the shelf, “Rowan’s a sadist in disguise.”I plop the box on the table and flip it open. Folders, old and yellowed, some of them so stiff they barely bend. I sigh dramatically and begin sorting. Dates. Names. Administrative stamps. This is so boring I think I might actually cry. If I had known he’d punish me like this, I would have not riled him up.Half an hour in, I’m cranky and covered in a thin sheen of sweat. My fingers are smudged with dust and my legs ache from standing.Then one folder slips out of my hands and hits the ground with a dull thump.I bend to pick it up, and my eyes lock on the bold black print: Alpha Nova – Deceased.I blink.Alpha Nov
VENUSThe nickname shouldn’t make my stomach twist with heat, but it does. I blink, unblinking, as he closes the distance between us with silent, stalking steps. He’s not shouting. He doesn’t need to. His presence alone is like a cold blade pressed to my throat. Still, I hold my ground. Head tipped up in defiance, even as heat curls in the pit of my belly.I swallow. “Sorry,” I say sweetly, then tilt my head, batting my lashes like a damn fool. “Fuck your rules…sir.”Goddess. What the hell am I doing?He’s the Alpha King. He could ruin me with a single command. But that’s not what’s rushing through my blood right now. All I can think is…what is he going to do next?His eyes darken like he’s reading every reckless thought in my head.Then, without warning, he pushes me.My body drops onto the chair behind me with a thump, breath hitching in my throat. Before I can speak, his hand is on my chin, fingers rough and demanding as he forces my gaze up to meet his.“You want to play dangero
VENUSEveryone turns still. He stands right before us, arms crossed, his gaze sharp and cold. My stomach sinks. His gaze flicks from Olivia to me. “No arguments are allowed during training hours. None. You both know the rules.”His voice isn’t angry. It’s worse. Disappointed.The sting I felt before multiplies.“Venus, meet me at the office after training’s over,” he commands sharply. My gaze shifts to Olivia. She smirks at me as if she won. Well, I did kind of break a rule. Everyone gets back at training and I stand with Alex and Sydney. “I can’t believe he called me because I threw water at Olivia,” I huff and cross my arms. “That’s unfair.” “All the best to you. Hope he doesn't make it a reason to kick your ass out of the camp again,” Alex says and I roll my eyes. “Thanks, Alex. Very encouraging.” I say sarcastically and he gives me a smile. “What can I say, I’m always looking at the brighter side of things.” He taunts and Sydney shakes her head. “It was amazing though.
VENUSOlivia stands beside him, her blonde braid swinging as she laughs openly, her eyes bright as she stares at him. Rowan smiles at her and my heart skips a beat. He looks so…relaxed. He reaches out, his hand brushing over her forearm as he adjusts her stance. His lips move as he says something. Olivia leans into him and he lets her. My stomach twists. I freeze in place for half a second too long, then quickly turn on my heel and head to the opposite side of the range. I don’t look back. It’s not a big deal. He’s just doing his job. Helping a trainee. That’s all. But the thoughts won’t stop clawing up my chest, and I hate that it hurts. Why does it even hurt? Rowan is just my instructor. I set up my stance, gripping the bow tighter than I should. The cold string bites into my fingers as I nock the first arrow. Bullseye. I don’t miss the second time. I’m good at archery so it’ll help me distract from whatever Rowan is doing with Olivia. At least I don’t feel like I’m a lo
VENUSMy breath hitches. I stare at the screen, the words blurring as panic rises.Who is this? How do they know what I’m wearing? Were they outside my window? Are they still there?A cold sweat breaks across the back of my neck. I glance at the phone again, hands trembling.Should I… tell someone?I suddenly think of Rowan. But it's too late at night and he’s probably resting. Also, I annoyed him enough last night. My cheeks flame as I remember how I accused him of sending me a death threat. I’ll tell him tomorrow, after our training is over. I curl my knees to my chest, clutching the phone as if it might protect me. I don’t sleep, not really. I just lie there in the dark, staring at the message. —------The faint hum of my phone wakes me. I blink against the soft light spilling through the curtains and reach over to grab it. Mom’s caller ID flashes on the screen. A part of me hesitates. My thumb hovers over the screen before I tap accept and slip out to the small balcony attac
VENUSWe move toward Rimi’s bed once Mallory walks away. The girl’s propped up by pillows, sipping on soup with a shaky hand but managing a tired smile.“Hey,” Sydney greets softly, sitting at the edge of the bed.“You’re awake,” Alex adds with obvious relief. “You gave us a scare.”“I should be the one thanking you,” Rimi says, her voice raspy. “I heard… you saved me?” I don’t miss the light blush on her pale face as her gaze lands on Alex. She really has a crush on him. “I’m glad we could. It was scary as fuck,” I say and Rimi chuckles faintly. “I don’t remember anything.” She frowns, gaze dropping to her blanket. “Just darkness. Like I was dreaming. The next thing I knew… I was here.”“Do you remember how you got to the forest clearing?” Sydney asks.Rimi shakes her head. “The last thing I remember is working in the packhouse kitchen. The rest is a blur.” She says in a soft voice, her gaze focused on the blanket. She’s trying hard to remember what happened that night. I exchang
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