LOGIN“I’m rejecting the bond, Ethan. Go mark the girl you actually want.” After five years of waiting, Aria Stone realized she was never the Alpha’s first choice. Standing at the Moon Council Hall, she shreds her mating contract and walks away from the Draven line, trading her heart for the cold precision of pack law and the intensity of the hockey rink. She thought she was free from the Draven shadow—until she’s trapped in a darkened vehicle with the one man even her ex-fiancé fears. Alpha Peter Draven. The ruthless ruler of the northern wastes and a titan on the ice. He’s a silver-eyed predator who doesn't play by the pack’s rules, and he’s been watching Aria from the sidelines for years. Now that she’s unclaimed, the hunt is on. In a world of fated mates, burning tension, and high-stakes betrayal, Aria must decide if she’s ready to submit to a real Alpha—one who won't just mark her, but claim her soul.
View MoreRey Jhon was holding Gabriella tightly as they continue walking into his room. No matter how hard he tried not to breathe in her sweet scent, he just couldn’t stop himself. He wanted to block it from his nose, to stop his mind from thinking about how good her perfume smelled, but his body refused to listen. It was as if it had a mind of its own.
The heck! It’s not just her perfume; it’s her natural smell. He mumbled.
His grip on her waist was firm. If he let go, they might not even reach his room. Both of them could fall on the floor and end up bathing in their own blood.
Gabriella is acting like a worse beauty queen while holding a bottle of liquor earlier, she kept drinking directly into the bottle. She had finished all the liquor they bought and didn’t even give him a single bottle. But the girl he was holding now was a different kind of beauty queen—a drunk one, swaying left and right like she was walking on stage.
“I told you, Jhon,” she said, tightening her hold on his arm. He wasn’t sure if she really wanted to hold him, or if the spirit of the alcohol had taken over her body and made her forget he was gay. “I know you’re not gay, I’m pretty sure.”
She giggled again and stopped him from moving forward, her nails digging deep into his skin, and cutting all his flesh.
The walls of his room almost shook from the loud music blasting next door, yet even the girl’s whispers were clear to him. His room was small, but it felt even smaller when he and Gabriella stepped inside together. This was probably the worst mistake of his life.
This will be the last time, Gab. I’ll never let you come to my boarding house again, he told himself.
She grabbed his collar. His white polo shirt instantly turned dirty with her touch. She leaned her face close to his, their lips just an inch away. Even swallowing felt impossible.
All he could do was stare at her. At her eyes that seemed to tempt him, at her lips that looked redder than ever. It was as if her lipstick hadn’t faded at all—or maybe that really was the natural color of her lips. Slowly, her lips curved into the sweetest smile.
He quickly shook his head and tried to calm himself down. He took deep breaths to push away the dirty thoughts running inside his head. Why was he even feeling this way? This was wrong!
“I’m gay! How many times do I have to tell you that?” he said and looked away.
Ever since the alcohol took over Gabriella, she had kept saying he wasn’t really gay. That only made him angrier. He knew who he was—so why was she insisting otherwise?
If this went on any longer, he feared that his long-held beliefs about himself might start to change. Forcing himself, he dragged his feet toward the room, planning to let Gabriella sleep. Every step felt heavy, like he was carrying a huge weight. He regretted ever letting her go through with her plan—he wouldn’t be stuck in this mess if he had said no.
“I can’t believe this is happening!” Gabriella mumbled. “This is so freaking—”
She suddenly fell quiet and didn’t finish her sentence. He stopped walking and looked at her. Even with her eyes closed, her beauty was undeniable. Sometimes, he wondered—why wasn’t he born a real woman? Wouldn’t that have made life easier?
“I hate her.”
He pushed the door open, startled by her words. The air grew heavy. Maybe anyone would feel the same if they were stood up. Maybe they’d also blame the world, or even curse the stars until the night turned completely black.
Pity won over him when he saw tears fall from Gabriella’s eyes. He didn’t know how much pain she was feeling, but he understood—it hurt.
“I hate her!”
His chest pounded harder than ever. He almost dropped Gabriella when she shouted.
She suddenly hugged him, crying her pain out on his shoulder. He let her, even hugged her back. All he could hear was her sobs, and they made him sad too. What could he do to ease her pain?
“Just sleep, you’re drunk,” he whispered.
“Why is it like this? Am I that bad? I just wanted to see her. Even if she gives me nothing, it’s okay. I just want to—”
“Maybe she just had something important to—”
“More important than me?”
“Miss—”
He couldn’t finish. Gabriella hugged him tighter. He wanted to understand her, but his thoughts kept going elsewhere. He scolded himself for thinking of the wrong things when the girl in front of him was hurting.
“You’re not gay, right? Can you pleasure me tonight?” she asked, her voice strange and shaky.
In shock, he pushed her away. Luckily, she landed on the bed. His whole body froze at her words. He wanted them erased, gone from his memory.
He knew what he wanted in life. He knew his plans. He knew who he was. Even if he couldn’t shout it to the world, he knew he wasn’t a straight man—and no matter what this girl did, that wasn’t going to change.
He looked at Gabriella lying on his bed. All he felt was pity—but why did the room suddenly feel so hot? He blew out a breath and fanned himself. Even the way he fanned himself showed who he truly was.
You won’t tempt me, even if you strip naked! he hissed to himself, stomping toward the door. But he froze when he felt a hand grab his arm. He wanted to scream, but stayed quiet—he didn’t want the landlady to throw him out of the boarding house. When he looked at the hand holding him, his heartbeat raced even faster.
Oh goodness! I don’t want bibingka. I want hotdog! he muttered in disgust.
"Will you mark me with this? For the pack to see?" Peter asked, his baritone dipping into that dangerous, velvety territory that always made my inner wolf stir."…Okay," I whispered after a heavy beat, my heart hammering against my ribs.Wasn't this supposed to be a strategic alliance for the hockey merger? Why is he treating these ancient rituals like they're the only thing that matters? I wondered, my pulse racing. My palm was starting to sweat as I took the silver band and slowly slid it onto his finger, the metal cool against his burning skin.Peter didn't let go. He laced his powerful fingers through mine, lifting our joined hands toward the light of the Moon Hall, and snapped a quick photo with his device."Alright, let's head to the estate. My Luna, it’s time to move your scent into the Draven Alpha den," Peter said, his tone thick with a playful, possessive anticipation.While I was composed in the back of the Alpha Vehicle, Peter was busy on the pack-link. He posted a photo o
"I can’t keep stalling. The pack hierarchy demands blood or gold, and right now, my coffers are dry. If I want to sit at the high table of the Moon Council, I have to sacrifice a piece of the Stone territory," Dominic muttered, pacing his study like a caged beast."Territory is just dirt if you don't have the strength to hold it, Dominic. Think of the future," I countered, my voice flat as I watched him struggle with his own greed."You’re right. AetherTech is bleeding out. Without an influx of resources, the pack will starve by winter. Even a minor trade agreement with the Draven Pack would keep us dominant for a decade," he admitted, his eyes gleaming with the desperate light of a failing Alpha.I didn't argue. I just waited for the inevitable surrender. My phone vibrated against my thigh as I stepped out of the manor. It was a message from Dominic, the ink barely dry on his decision.[The transfer of the twenty-five percent stake in the Ice Hockey Division starts today. I'm calling
“It’s nothing. Are you catching a scent, Dominic?” Freya asked, her eyes searching his face for any sign of a shift.“I’m perfectly fine. My senses are sharp. Stop hovering like an omega. And when you find the time, ensure Vanessa learns the etiquette of the High Court. I don’t want her causing a territorial dispute at her bonding ceremony,” Dominic remarked, his voice dropping into a low, frustrated growl that made the air vibrate.Vanessa stood frozen, her inner wolf pacing with agitation.Why is my bloodline always the target? she thought, her teeth belling in a silent snarl.As the mountain mist thickened, shifting into a relentless, icy downpour that smelled of pine and ozone, I realized I was without a cloak. My bangs plastered against my forehead, dripping into my eyes. I lifted my leather satchel over my head, a pathetic shield against the wrath of the Cheshire Pack skies.Through the curtain of the storm, a shadow materialized. He didn't walk; he prowled with the predatory gr
"Enough of this howling nonsense! I’ve reached my limit. I don’t want to hear another growl. Move along, I have a high-ranking client arriving for a consultation shortly," Elder Magnus Draven barked, dismissing Victor with a weary wave of his hand that carried the weight of a Pack Alpha.As Aria Stone stepped into the Law Chambers, she caught sight of Victor emerging from Magnus’s office, his expression as grave as a winter moon.Victor noticed her and jerked his chin toward the back corridor. "In my office. Now."Aria immediately sensed the primal urgency in his tone and followed him, her pulse racing like a hunted deer.Dominic and Lila exchanged glances across the hall, their eyes reflecting a mix of pack concern and confusion. For a fleeting moment, it felt as if the very oxygen had been drained from the corridor, leaving only the scent of oncoming rain."Alpha," Aria spoke softly, her voice barely a breath. One glance at Victor’s face told her the bond of this situation was sever
Lila sat in the front row, her wolf purring with a sickening smugness. She didn’t flinch at the thick tension vibrating through the Moon Council Hall.Seems Aria still has a soft spot for that old Matriarch, Lila thought, her scent laced with sarcasm.Earlier that morning, Lila had sent an Omega to
In a mere heartbeat, Peter placed one hand on the ledge and, with a fluid motion, swung himself over as if it were the easiest thing in the world for an Alpha.Once outside the villa, he opened his arms wide, a reassuring smile gracing his lips. "Jump."This time, I leaped without hesitation, a sur
"Idiot," Dustin Reed snarled, his eyes locked on his silver communication device, his scent spiking with pure agitation.Peter Draven lifted his head from the shadows of the booth, his silver eyes flashing with a predatory gleam. "What is it now, Dustin?"Dustin bared his teeth, the sound a low rat
Despite the mounting pressure, a jagged flicker of amusement sparked in my chest. What right did he have to be the one baring his teeth? I felt the bile of annoyance rising."I’m not looking to meet the Moon Goddess tonight, Ethan. Slow this beast down, or I’m mind-linking the Enforcers," I warned,
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