The Rebel's Mate
Chapter One:
Karen stood in the dimly lit hallway of the royal palace, her heart racing as she listened to the sound of her footsteps echoing against the stone walls.
She knew that she was in deep trouble.
She had been forced to step in as a substitute bride to save her only family, but upon her arrival, she had discovered that the prince had already rejected her as his mate and chosen another.
Karen cursed herself for being so naive.
She had always been a rebel, defying traditional gender roles and showing early signs of her strong will and fierce determination.