Meet Lenora Harts , an 18-year-old who isn't quite ready to meet her mate just yet. While she's kind, caring, and always puts others before herself, she feels too young to be tied down. On the other hand, meet Alpha Valor Black. At 22 years old, he's spent the last four years searching for his mate but never found her, turning him cold, ruthless, and even driven to kill for fun.. Imagine their surprise when they discover they are destined to be mates. Lenora will do everything she can to push Valor away, but he won't let that happen. What challenges and surprises lie ahead for this unlikely couple?
Lihat lebih banyak"Morning, Lenora, time to wake up! We have visitors coming soon," my mum’s unmistakable voice called up the stairs, interrupting my dreams. I groaned, rolled out of bed reluctantly, and rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. The thought of entertaining visitors so early made me wish I could hide under my covers for just a bit longer.
But wait, first things first, let me introduce myself. I'm Lenora Harts. I am 18 years old, with curly brown hair and amber eyes. By now, I was supposed to have found my mate, but I haven’t, and honestly, I’m not complaining. I’m not ready for that kind of commitment; it feels too limiting. Plus, who wants to be tied down just to have kids? Not me. There are so many things I want to do first. I also have an older brother who is the leader of our pack, Leander Harts. He’s 24 years old, has a partner named Freya, who is 23 years old, and they have two adorable children, a boy named Axton and a little girl named Liora. My best friend, Elara, is also 18 years old and, unlike me, is very eager to find her mate. Elara envies Leander and Freya’s relationship and is eager to settle down and have kids. We’re total opposites but love each other dearly. She’s a cheerful girl with straight brown hair and blue eyes. Anyway, I went to my bathroom, put on one of my dad’s old sweaters and some leggings, threw my hair into a messy bun, and headed downstairs. I heard my mum shouting before I even entered the living room. It was chaos. She was giving orders to everyone, and the poor servants were confused, which only made her angrier. When she saw me, she sighed and smiled. I spent the morning and lunch helping my mum, cleaning, and making sure everything was perfect for our guest, Alpha Black. He was rumored to be ruthless, killing for fun. The thought made me shudder. I felt sorry for him, knowing he had been searching for his mate for four years without success. However, his reputation for killing without feeling sorry made me dislike him. I oppose violence when innocent lives are at risk. Don’t get me wrong; I’m strong, but I have a soft heart. My brother, Leander, aimed to make a peace agreement with Alpha Black to protect our pack. Surprisingly, Alpha Black agreed, as he is very picky about whom he deals with. Unfortunately, my wolf had been on edge all morning, which was starting to frustrate me. I tried to ask her what was wrong, but she didn’t respond. I thought it had something to do with Alpha Black, maybe fear. I brushed off the thoughts, went upstairs, and took a shower. Once ready, I put on black skinny jeans and a white crop top, styled my hair, and wore minimal makeup. "Lenora," Elara said, rushing into my room with a huge smile. I gave her a puzzled look, but she continued, "Lenora, OMG, they’re here. Ugh, they are so unbelievably sexy. I hope my mate is in that pack. Then it would be worth saving everything for him." She winked at me. Snapping out of my daydream, Elara dragged me to the window where we could see Alpha Black’s pack talking to Leander and Freya. My wolf was becoming restless but still wouldn’t tell me why. Before I could ask Elara about my wolf’s behavior, I locked eyes with a pair of magnificent blue ones. I gasped in shock...Two weeks had passed since the accident, and Valor was finally back on his feet. Watching him walk around like his old self again felt like a weight lifted off my chest. He was strong, not just in body but in spirit. Still, I couldn’t help but hover around him, making sure he didn’t overdo it.“Lenora, I’m fine,” he said, catching me watching him as he carried a stack of plates to the kitchen.“I know,” I said, crossing my arms. “But you’re not invincible, Mr. Hero. Just take it easy, okay?”Valor smirked and set the plates down. “Noted, Luna,” he teased, leaning in to kiss my temple.I was about to tease him back when the doorbell rang.“I’ll get it!” I called, wiping my hands on a dish towel.When I opened the door, I found a man standing there, looking slightly nervous. His arm was in a sling, and beside him stood a young woman, her beauty so striking it caught me off guard. She had long auburn hair and piercing green eyes, the kind of natural elegance that belonged in magazines.
The sun was beginning to set as I watched Valor load my mom, Leander, Freya, and their kids into his car. It had been such a nice day having them here, and seeing Valor get along with my family made my heart feel full. He even managed to survive Axton and Liora’s endless energy. I couldn’t stop smiling as they waved goodbye, my mom blowing me a kiss while Freya adjusted Liora’s seatbelt. “I’ll drive them home and be back soon,” Valor said before he got in the driver’s seat. His voice was steady, but I could see the flicker of exhaustion in his eyes. Still, he smiled at me, and it felt like we were slowly finding our way back to each other. “Drive safely,” I called out. He gave me a small nod before pulling out of the driveway. The sound of their car fading into the distance left the house unusually quiet. For a while, I busied myself cleaning up, putting away the dishes, and tidying the living room. But as the hours dragged on, an uneasy feeling started to creep in. By the time th
It was a typical Saturday morning when the doorbell rang. I was in the middle of tidying up the living room when I heard it. The sound of the doorbell made me freeze for a moment. I wasn’t expecting anyone, but as the familiar voices started floating from the entryway, I knew exactly who it was.I rushed to the door with a smile on my face, opening it to reveal my mom standing there with Leander, his wife Freya, and their two little troublemakers, Axton and Liora.“Mom!” I exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug. “What are you guys doing here?”“Well, we figured we’d pay you a visit,” she said, beaming. “And since we haven’t seen Valor yet, we thought it was the perfect time!”I stepped back to let them in, but Axton and Liora were already making a beeline for the living room, shouting and laughing as they ran. They were little whirlwinds, full of energy. I couldn’t help but laugh as I watched them jump on the sofa, their laughter filling the house.Leander and Freya stepped inside,
The day had gone surprisingly well. Cooking with Valor had been more fun than I expected, and the pack members seemed genuinely pleased. For once, I felt like I was actually part of something. But as the evening rolled around, I found myself alone in the living room, my thoughts drifting.I didn’t expect Valor to come looking for me.“Lenora,” his deep voice called, pulling me from my thoughts.I looked up to see him standing at the doorway, his arms crossed, his usual intimidating aura softened slightly. His presence always made the room feel smaller, like there wasn’t enough space for the both of us.“Hey,” I said, trying to keep my tone casual.He stepped into the room, his footsteps heavy against the hardwood floor. “I was wondering where you disappeared to.”“Just needed some quiet,” I replied. “It’s been a long day.”Valor nodded, then hesitated, as if he was trying to find the right words. “About earlier... in the kitchen. I... appreciated that.”I blinked, surprised. Was he a
Lunch preparation with Valor started off awkward. I didn’t know if I should give him something simple to do, like peeling carrots, or risk asking him to chop something and lose a finger. I decided to play it safe.“Here,” I said, handing him a bowl of potatoes. “You can peel these. Easy job.”Valor gave me a flat look. “You don’t trust me with a knife?”“Not yet,” I teased, flashing him a grin. “Let’s start with something you can’t ruin.”He smirked but didn’t argue, grabbing the peeler and getting to work. Watching a powerful Alpha hunched over, struggling to peel potatoes, was oddly satisfying. He muttered something under his breath when the peeler slipped and nicked his thumb.“Careful,” I said, trying not to laugh.“I could be out training with the warriors,” he grumbled. “Instead, I’m peeling potatoes.”“You’re bonding with your Luna,” I shot back. “That’s more important.”He paused and looked at me, his piercing blue eyes softening just a little. “Yeah, I guess it is.”That cau
I followed Phoebe and Elara out of the house, a mixture of nerves and relief swirling inside me. Going shopping might be a good distraction, but I couldn’t shake the lingering weight of guilt and tension between me and Valor. Still, I needed this—some time to breathe, to feel normal, even just for a few hours. As we made our way to the nearby town, the crisp morning air felt refreshing. Phoebe was buzzing with excitement, chatting about sales and must-have items, while Elara chimed in occasionally, offering practical advice. I mostly listened, smiling when appropriate, but my mind kept drifting back to Valor and how cold he had been this morning. "Lenora, are you even listening?" Phoebe nudged me playfully, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Sorry, I got distracted," I admitted sheepishly. Phoebe rolled her eyes but smiled. "You’re thinking about Valor, aren’t you?" I hesitated before nodding. "It’s just... I don’t know how to fix things between us. I feel like everything I do only
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