LOGINIn the new world order, humans are nothing but property. Omegas, wolves, and rogues rank higher, leaving humans powerless, destined for collar and chain. She grows up knowing this, but hopes for mercy when her turn comes—a gentle Alpha, a kind Luna, someone who will put her to work but leave her body her own. On the night of her auction, hope dies. She is purchased by Caelan Black, Alpha of the feared Ironfang Pack. Cold, violent, and legendary for his cruelty, Caelan doesn’t buy humans for labor—he buys them for heirs. From the first night, he makes it clear: she is not his mate. She is not his Luna. She is his breeding pet—a body to keep in his bed until she bears his pups. Collared and caged, she fights him, refusing to bend. But Caelan is patient in his cruelty, teaching her submission with hands, mouth, and punishing nights that leave her trembling yet craving more. Soon, her body betrays her. Desire coils through her veins, and in his eyes, she begins to see something more dangerous than lust—possession. When rival Alphas discover Caelan has bonded with a human, they see weakness. They come for her, threatening to steal his breeder and expose him as unfit to rule. Blood is spilled, war ignites, and in the chaos, she realizes the truth: she is no longer just his pet. She is his obsession, his weakness, his ruin. And when the Goddess herself tests their bond, she must decide—remain the breeder he bought her as… or claim her place as the Luna he swore she could never be.
View MoreARIA'S POV Caelan slept for eighteen hours straight. I sat beside his bed the entire time, watching his chest rise and fall, convincing myself every few minutes that he was still breathing. The healers had done their work well. The wounds were cleaned and dressed, the bleeding stopped. But he'd lost a lot of blood. More than they'd initially realized. "You need to sleep too," Kira said from the doorway. "I'm fine." "You've been sitting in that chair for half a day. You're not fine." She entered the room, carrying food and water. "Eat something at least." I accepted the food mechanically, not tasting it. My eyes stayed on Caelan. "The Council left this morning," Kira continued, settling into the other chair. "Thorne stayed behind. Said he wanted to discuss the reform proposal once Caelan recovered." "What reform proposal?" "The one you apparently started with your little speech in the courtyard." She raised an eyebrow. "Three other Alphas approached Thorne after the vote. Qui
ARIA'S POV The fight continued. Brutal. Vicious. Both wolves trading blows that would have killed lesser fighters. Caelan used the techniques we'd worked on during the night, disguising his tells, varying his patterns. But Marcus was relentless, pressing every advantage. A particularly vicious combination sent Caelan to his knees. Marcus's claws raked across his back, opening deep gashes. I tasted blood from where I'd bitten through my lip. Every instinct screamed to run to him. To help. To do something. But I stayed frozen. Barely breathing. Watching the wolf I loved bleed. Caelan struggled back to his feet, swaying slightly. He was hurt. Badly. Marcus circled him like a predator sensing victory. "You should have given her up when you had the chance. Would have saved yourself this suffering." "Never," Caelan gasped out. "Then die for her. Let's see if she's worth it." Marcus attacked again. A killing strike aimed at Caelan's throat. Caelan ducked under it at the last seco
ARIA'S POVThe night before the ritual combat, I couldn't breathe.We'd returned to Caelan's chambers after the Council adjourned, but the walls felt like they were closing in. Tomorrow at dawn, Caelan would fight Marcus. And if he lost—I couldn't finish the thought."Stop," Caelan said quietly from where he sat sharpening his blade. "I can hear you spiraling from here.""How can you be so calm?" I paced the room, unable to sit still. "Marcus wants you dead. He's fresh and uninjured while you're still recovering from Silas's attack. And I have to just stand there and watch.""That's the point of the challenge. To break you." He set down the whetstone, looking at me. "Morgana thinks watching me fight will destroy you. Prove that humans are too emotional to handle being mated to Alphas.""She might be right.""She's not." He stood, crossing to where I'd worn a path in the floor with my pacing. "You've watched battles before. You've seen me wounded. You've seen worse than what tomorrow
ARIA'S POVDamon lunged. I sidestepped, barely avoiding his strike. He was fast. Much faster than I'd anticipated.He spun, his elbow aimed at my ribs. I blocked but the impact sent pain shooting up my arm.We circled each other. He attacked again, a flurry of strikes that I could barely follow, let alone defend against.His fist caught me across the jaw. Stars exploded across my vision. I stumbled back, tasting blood."Is that all you've got, human?" Damon's voice was loud enough for the Council to hear. But his eyes held a message. Fight back. Make them believe.I wiped blood from my lip and attacked. My strikes were clumsy compared to his, but I aimed for the vulnerable spots Kira had taught me. Under the ribs. The throat. The knees.Damon blocked most of them, but I landed a few. Drew actual blood from a cut above his eye.The crowd murmured in surprise.We fought for what felt like hours but was probably only minutes. I was slowing down, exhaustion creeping in. Damon had barely b
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