Semua Bab Bound by Blood: The Alpha's Forbidden Mate : Bab 1 - Bab 5

Chapter 2 – Fated CollisionCia’s POVSweat trickled down my back, soaking into the fabric of my dress as I pressed my palms hard against my ears, desperate to block out the deafening sound of the bass. The club was suffocating, a chaotic mix of flashing lights, dancing bodies, sweat and intoxicating scents.I pushed through the thick crowd, panicking beneath my skin. Where the hell is Gabrielle?“Gabby!” I called out, but my voice drowned under the loud music.To my left, a girl spun on a silver pole, her movements slow, calculated, and very seductive. Her bra landed on a sprawling gambling table, her wicked grin cut across her face as she peeled off her panties and tossed them into the crowd of men hypnotised by her, their eyes glazed, drunk on lust and power.The stench of sweat, alcohol, and raw desire choked me. My stomach twisted and I almost puked. I needed to get out immediately. I went back to my seat and my trembling fingers scrambled for my phone. A message blinked across

Chapter 4: Shattered BondsCIA’S POVThe moment I stepped into the house, the scent hit me, rich, savory, mouthwatering. But beneath it, something else, something primal…his scent, laced with sandalwood and rain. It coiled around me, burrowing into my senses, claiming me silently. My wolf, Aria, stirred immediately, restless, prowling beneath my skin. Mate. The word burned through me, an ache, a need, a storm waiting to break.I paused in the hallway, my heart pounding wildly as my gaze landed on Ale. He was casually setting the table, sleeves rolled up, his muscles flexing with each graceful move. His focus, his care, it wasn’t just a dinner for me. “You cook now?” I teased, my voice barely steady.He looked up, and the pull hit me hard. His gaze locked onto mine, not just seeing me, but claiming me. The air thickened around us.Our mate, Aria purred, pacing with growing urgency. The bond is awakening.Ale’s steps toward me were slow, deliberate, his energy radiating a commanding p