The Alpha King's Scarred Third Mate

Two weeks before the sacred Red Moon Rite, Thalira Whitmore was preparing for the night to finally be claimed by her boyfriend. Instead, her own sister destroyed her face with acid. Once admired as the Alpha's quiet and graceful daughter, Thalira became the Pack's shame overnight— a wolfless girl hidden behind scars, cruel whispers, and pity-filled stares. While her sister stole the life that was supposed to be hers, including the man Thalira loved. She was forced to live in the shadows, hated and forgotten by everyone. Until one reckless night changes everything. Humiliated during a school trip, Thalira slipped away from the crowd and found herself face-to-face with a dangerous stranger whose touch felt like sin itself. For the first time since the acid attack, a man looks at her without disgust plastered on his face. One forbidden night in his arms left her breathless. By morning, he was gone but left her a letter. "The next time we meet, you'll die." Weeks later Thalira found out she was pregnant. Unable to say who the father is, she was locked away till she gave birth. After giving birth, she was told that the child was a stillborn and died. Months later during the peace summit between the southern council and the northern territory, Kael and Thalira met again and recognized each other. Fueled by the hatred he had for her father, Kael requested Thalira as a prize for the peace treaty.