Claimed by His Alpha Uncle
Just as Kellen and I were about to have our bonding ceremony, his brother died in an accident.
Kellen inherited the position of Beta of the Silver Moon Pack, along with the responsibility of caring for his late brother’s mate, Selah.
She wanted to know how much I mattered to Kellen—so she sent a rogue after us.
When I was gravely wounded by the rogue’s silver dagger and clinging to life, Kellen turned to protect Selah—who only had a scratch.
“Selah’s fragile—this has terrified her. Just hold on a little longer, Celia!”
I didn’t even have the strength to beg for help.
I could only watch as he carried Selah in his arms and walked away, leaving me alone in the forest to die.
The next time we met, he said, “If word gets out that you sent a rogue after Selah and hurt her, the Alpha will banish you from the pack. To calm her down, I have no choice but to hold a bonding ceremony with her! Once she bears the Beta heir, I’ll make it up to you.”
I shook my head gently.
No need to make it up to me.
I was about to have a new mate anyway...