All Chapters of My Stepbrother, My Fated Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Odessa’s PovWhat does it feel like to be born into a world where your blood has already decided your place before you even take your first breath?I know what it feels like.In Norvale, every wolf is born into one of three bloodlines: royal, noble, or bound.The royal bloodline belongs to the descendants of the first Alpha, Orlan Veyr. They rule the kingdom and have the final say in almost everything that happens within our borders.The noble bloodlines come next. They are wealthy families with lands, businesses and influence. They attend royal gatherings and are treated with respect wherever they go.Then there are the bound bloodlines.People like me.Our ancestors were conquered generations ago, and their defeat became a punishment passed down to their children and grandchildren. We are born to serve the royal and noble families. Some work in the kitchens, others clean the palace, tend to the stables or perform whatever labour they are assigned.Being born bound means your freedom

Odessa’s Pov The room was enormous.I stood by the entrance, looking around in disbelief. There was a large bed in the middle, thick curtains covering the windows, a fireplace and a separate dressing chamber.I walked towards the bed and pressed my palm against the blanket before sitting down.It was unbelievably soft.I had never slept on anything like it. Our old mattress in the servants’ quarters was thin and uncomfortable, but this bed looked like something meant for royalty.I got up and explored the dressing chamber. The wardrobe was filled with beautiful dresses, shoes and accessories. Someone had already taken the liberty of choosing clothes for me.I stared at them, feeling strangely uncomfortable.“Is there anything else you need, my lady?”I turned to see Mara standing near the door. We had exchanged a few words before, but we weren’t friends.“Please don’t call me that.”“I’m sorry.”“I just want to be alone right now.”She nodded. “Of course. I’ll be nearby if you need a

Odessa’s PovThe silence that followed Avera’s words lasted only a few seconds.Then the entire gathering erupted.“Did she just say Odessa?”“His mate?”“Isn’t she the daughter of his father’s new Luna?”“That makes them stepbrother and stepsister!”Whispers came from every direction. Some people looked at me with disbelief, while others seemed almost entertained by the disaster unfolding before them.I couldn’t blame them. If someone had told me a few days ago that I would become the true mate of Zane Veyr, I would have laughed in their face.But nobody was laughing now.I looked towards Zane.He hadn’t moved from where he stood, but his expression had changed. His mismatched eyes were fixed on Avera, and the anger in them was enough to make the warriors closest to him step back.“What do you mean she’s my mate?” he demanded.Avera remained calm.“You heard me, Alpha Zane.”“No.” He shook his head. “You must have made a mistake.”A murmur travelled through the crowd.I swallowed, st