LOGINVioletMy legs are trembling so badly that I'm afraid I'll trip as I follow the guards through the castle corridors. Margaret walks beside me, adjusting the skirt of my dress and trying to reassure me, but I can't pay attention to anything she says. All I can think about is that in just a few minutes, I'll be married to Darius. The man who destroyed my pack, is keeping my father prisoner, and threatened to kill my mother if I refused to obey him.When we reach the enormous doors of the hall, one of the guards asks me to wait. I hear several voices on the other side, and I feel like running away. I can't believe this is actually happening."Miss Violet, are you ready?" Margaret asks.I look at her indignantly."Do you think anyone could ever be ready for something like this?"She lowers her eyes, not knowing what to say.Before I can say anything else, the doors open.The hall is filled with people I've never seen before. Men wearing elegant clothes, women covered in jewelry, and warri
VioletThroughout the entire journey to the castle, I stare out of the carriage window, trying to control the urge to cry. My wrists are still injured from the silver chains, and the thought of seeing Darius again makes my stomach turn. I can't believe that in just a few hours, I'll be married to that bastard. I'm only eighteen years old, and I haven't even found my fated mate. I always imagined that when this day came, I'd be happy, surrounded by my family. Now, my mother is hiding in a cave, my father is still a prisoner, and I'm being taken to a wedding I never wanted.When the carriage finally stops, one of the guards opens the door and orders me to get out. The castle is even more impressive in daylight, with its enormous towers, gardens, and fountains. I look around, realizing that practically everything in this place seems to cost a fortune. I feel so angry that I have to clench my fists. While my people spent days with nothing to eat, Darius continued living in this luxury."F
VioletI watch Darius's warriors disappear into the forest, wishing I could tear their stupid announcement into a thousand pieces. Three days. That arrogant bastard has decided I'm going to marry him in three days, whether I agree or not. And now, with my father injured in prison, I have even fewer options than before.My mother is still holding the scroll when another commotion breaks out near the entrance of the cave."More warriors?" I mutter. "Does that man ever leave us alone?"One of our surviving guards approaches, looking confused."Several wagons have arrived. They're carrying food, blankets, and medicine."My mother immediately looks up."Food?""Yes, ma'am. Enough to feed everyone for several days."We exchange bewildered glances before following him outside.I stop in my tracks.At least four wagons are parked near the trees, surrounded by warriors wearing Darius's emblem. Men are unloading sacks of flour, baskets of fruit, fresh meat, thick blankets, and wooden crates fil
VioletThe first thing I feel when I wake up is the burning pain in my wrists. The silver chains are gone, but my skin hasn't forgotten them. I wince as I try to sit up, immediately regretting the movement. My entire body aches from what happened at Darius's castle, and my wolf remains unusually quiet. It's been a day since his warriors brought me back to the caves, yet I still can't get that bastard's threats out of my head.My mother is sitting beside me, dividing a small piece of bread into portions. She looks exhausted, with dark circles beneath her eyes. When she notices I'm awake, she immediately sets the bread aside."How are you feeling, sweetheart?""Like I've been run over by a carriage."She manages a small smile, although the sadness in her eyes doesn't disappear."The healer checked on you while you were sleeping. Your burns are healing, but she said the silver has weakened your wolf. You shouldn't push yourself."I look down at my bandaged wrists. Every time I close my e
VioletThe shouting finally stops, but the silence that follows is somehow even more frightening. I take a step away from the door, my heart pounding against my ribs. My wrists are burning beneath the silver chains, and I can barely feel my wolf anymore. All I want is to get out of this castle and return to my mother.Suddenly, the door swings open.A tall man enters, and for a moment, I forget what I was going to say. He's enormous, with broad shoulders, dark hair, and a muscular body that makes the room seem smaller. His face is unfairly handsome, but it's his golden eyes that hold my attention. I've never seen eyes like his before, especially on someone whose expression is so cold.He closes the door behind him and studies me without saying a word."You're Violet."It's not a question."And you're Darius," I reply, forcing myself to sound confident."Alpha Darius."I roll my eyes before I can stop myself.His expression darkens."I suggest you watch that attitude, little girl.""Th
VioletMy mother doesn't follow me immediately, and I'm grateful for that. I need a moment to calm down before I say something I'll regret. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try, I can't stop thinking about what she told me.Alpha Darius wants to marry me.The same bastard who destroyed our pack, imprisoned my father, and forced us to hide in these miserable caves now expects me to become his wife. He's twenty-seven years old, surrounded by mistresses, and powerful enough to choose practically any woman he wants. So why the hell does he have to choose me?"Violet?"I close my eyes when I hear my mother's voice behind me."Mom, please. I already told you I'm not marrying him.""I know, sweetheart. But we need to think about what happens next."I turn to face her."What happens next is that we find another way to rescue Dad.""And how exactly are we supposed to do that?"I open my mouth, but no answer comes out.My mother looks exhausted. Her eyes are swollen from crying, and the sigh







