O'Chantal
"Alpha Prince Valen, the future Alpha King, has been Raina's childhood crush for as long as she can remember.
For years, she quietly hoped he would finally notice her.
Everything changes on the day Raina turns sixteen and awakens her wolf—the very same day as Valen's eighteenth birthday celebration.
In front of their pack, families, and friends, Valen looks directly at Raina and publicly claims that he has not found his mate.
Raina is devastated.
Humiliated and heartbroken, she keeps the truth to herself: Valen is the mate fate chose for her.
But secrets cannot remain hidden forever.
When unexpected circumstances finally force Valen to acknowledge their connection, Raina believes the hardest part is behind them.
She is wrong.
Something is terribly unusual about their bond.
Ancient records describe pairs like them as unfortunate soulmates, bound together by fate but surrounded by consequences neither fully understands. Worse still, a mysterious glimpse of the future leaves Raina questioning whether staying beside Valen will bring them happiness—or lead them toward the very outcome they fear.
Eventually, Valen is forced to reject their connection and separate from Raina.
Without the bond that once connected them, Raina must face a new life filled with challenges, hidden truths, unexpected revelations, and an uncertain future.
But destiny may not be finished with them yet.
Will Raina and Valen eventually find their way back to each other?
Should Raina continue fighting for the person fate chose for her, or accept that some paths are never meant to remain connected?
And what if the future she fears is not as certain as she believes?
Follow Raina as she begins a journey of heartbreak, discovery, courage, and destiny—one that may change everything she thought she knew about herself, Valen, and their mysterious bond.
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EXCERPT:
""You knew all along, didn't you?"" I ask, staring at Valen.
His expression changes. ""Raina...""
""Don't. You looked directly at me that day and denied everything.""
""I thought I was protecting you.""
""From what?""
He falls silent.
My anger begins to fade as I notice the fear hidden behind his calm expression.
""Valen, what aren't you telling me?""
His gaze meets mine.
""The truth about our bond.""
""And what is the truth?""
He hesitates before answering.
""That choosing you may change both of our futures.""
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This is Book 2 of the Mates series and may be read as a standalone. For additional background on the characters and their world, readers may begin with Book 1, Mates: Regrets and Redemption.
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