Toxic
The Mate she never wanted
Serena Hawthorne is a twenty-three-year-old doctor from Silver Fang Pack who fears finding her mate. Independent and protective of her freedom, she believes love can destroy a person’s identity. Her fear began after Mrs. Amelia, her favorite patient, lost her mate and eventually took her own life. Serena promised herself she would never become dependent on anyone.
Lucian Blackwood, Lycan King of the Northern Territory, has spent nine years searching for his fated mate. At the Northern Castle, he discovers Serena is his destined mate. Serena publicly rejects him. Lucian refuses to give up, as his Lycan wolf reacts dangerously to the rejection.
Forced to remain close, Serena and Lucian clash, but their relationship changes into attraction, trust, and love. Lucian learns to respect Serena’s independence, and Serena discovers the man beneath his authority. However, Isabella Veylor, a jealous royal who wants Lucian for herself, manipulates Serena’s fears, while her brother Darius plots to overthrow Lucian and steal his throne.
Months later, Serena discovers she is pregnant. Afraid Lucian will use the child to control her life, she hides the pregnancy. After Isabella causes an incident, Serena becomes weak and the Royal Physician discovers her pregnancy, revealing the truth to Lucian. Lucian confronts Serena, and their relationship collapses. Serena returns to Silver Fang Pack.
Darius launches his attack on Lucian’s throne, and Isabella’s schemes are exposed. Serena confronts the trauma surrounding Amelia’s death and realizes love is not the enemy. Lucian learns that loving Serena means giving her freedom to choose. Darius is imprisoned and Isabella is banished. Serena chooses Lucian because she truly loves him, not because of the mate bond. They reconcile, complete their mating, and build a family. Serena becomes Lycan Queen
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