All Chapters of Mated Mistaken: Under My Sister's Shadow: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

"I've reiterated countless times that you will be reunited with your loved ones once you're ready," Marcus asserted firmly as Karen quickly defended herself."And when might that be?" she grunted, parrying his sword with her own."Excellent move!" he exclaimed, catching his breath. "You have the potential to become a formidable swordswoman if you maintain this level of skill."Karen knew Marcus was once again avoiding her question and pretending not to understand her. His behavior sometimes annoyed her, and she suspected he was deliberately training her to become more persistent. For eighteen long years, she had endured his frustrating behavior, but she held on to the hope that it would all end today, on her eighteenth birthday."I understand, but you still haven't answered my question. When can I finally go outside and see my family?""Very soon, but that will be a surprise," Marcus replied slyly, dodging her attack with a swift spin."Do I even need this training? I'm a hybrid, afte

Karen was escorted to her room and informed that her parents would join her shortly. Once she was alone, she took the opportunity to look around her new room.The room was spacious, just like her former room at the cabin, but everything about it felt more luxurious. The walls were painted her favorite color, pink, with a soft cream shade that made the room feel warm and welcoming. Instead of the old bunk bed she had been used to, there was a large, comfortable queen-sized bed sitting in one corner.Karen slowly walked around, taking in every detail of her new surroundings. She still couldn't believe she was back home after eighteen years. As she admired the place, something on the side table caught her attention. It was a family photograph.She picked it up and studied it carefully. The sight of the people in the picture felt strangely familiar. She had seen a similar photograph before, back when she was living in the cabin.Karen's eyebrows arched together as she stared at it, trying

Karen looked around her, heart racing wildly against her chest. She wasn’t alone. Something was out there in the dark, watching her closely. She wiped away her tears, rose from the fallen log where she had been sitting on."Hello, is anyone out there?" she voiced out, trembling slightly as she ventured deeper into the gloomy parts of the woods.The only response, however, was the eerie echo of her own voice bouncing off the trees, which was met with a dead silence that sent cold shivers down her spine. The wind rustled gently, seemingly carrying a message of foreboding danger. It felt as though it was trying to warn her of the elusive figure, lurking in the shadows.At every snap of a twig and rustle of leaves, Karen whipped her head sharply, scanning her surroundings with keen eyes. Her heart pounded violently in her chest as she grappled with the unsettling feeling of being watched.Karen was desperate to discover the source of the noise, knowing deep down that she was alone in thi

The Creek Castle was one of the most exquisite and excellently designed buildings, known to be the tallest among all other castles in Everglade Woods. Most packs deemed it wise to build their territories in these secluded areas of North Carolina. The woods helped ward off curious humans, who would explore whatever caught their fancy.After covering a considerable distance, Karen finally arrived with the troops of tight escort unwaveringly sticking to her sides. Although she had mixed feelings about meeting Alpha Damion, she promised herself that she wouldn't give in to his pleas easily, until he had apologized profusely for his betrayal.At least, that was to get back at him for the embarrassment he had given her at the party. What Karen didn't know was that the whole thing was plotted, and that she had been tricked into believing that her mate badly wanted to see her.As they approached the gigantic gates of the Creek Castle, the extreme anxiety of the moments that would transpire be