All Chapters of The Alpha King’s Forbidden Mate : Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

Maren's POVI had dreamed of my mating ceremony for years, and now that the day had finally arrived, I couldn't stop smiling.Today, Rhydian would officially become my mate.I had imagined the moment countless times, from standing before the sacred altar to feeling his mark against my neck as our wolves finally completed their bond. It was supposed to be the beginning of everything I had ever wanted, and despite the nervousness twisting my stomach, I couldn't remember the last time I had been this happy."Stop moving, Maren. You're going to ruin my work."I laughed, looking at my sister through the mirror. Vesper stood behind me, carefully arranging the last few strands of my hair. She had insisted on helping me get ready, and although I had already thanked her several times, she continued fussing over every little detail."Sorry. I'm just nervous.""There's nothing to be nervous about," she replied, securing a silver pin into my hair. "Rhydian is your mate. Unless you've suddenly for

Maren's POVThe sound of horses approaching the house woke me before sunrise.For a few seconds, I remained still beneath the blanket, staring at the ceiling as I tried to understand what had disturbed my sleep. Then I heard the movement outside again, followed by the sound of a carriage stopping in front of the house.My stomach tightened.I sat up slowly, remembering the conversation I had overheard the previous night. My father had made arrangements with the royal representative, and I had no doubt that the carriage outside had something to do with them.I had hoped he would change his mind overnight. Perhaps he would reconsider sending me away, or at least give me more time to understand what was happening. However, the hurried footsteps outside told me that nobody intended to wait for me.I pushed the blanket aside and got out of bed. After washing my face, I changed into a simple dress and began gathering the few belongings I could carry. There was no point packing everything. I