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"How dare you,” Alpha Loeka sneered, putting his foot over my hand. Blood trickled down her cheek. My skin was splintered, but I was done talking. His nostrils flared. “You will do as commanded!” he growled. His alpha's tone was commanding and powerful, clearly drawing the line between those who gave the orders and who followed. “Wha…t about the academy?” I stammered. The words felt fragile in my mouth, as if they would shatter if I let them out again. “I will let the council know you're no longer interested in the admission,” Father answered, his voice laced with disdain. My brow rose in surprise—and, well, surprise. “Father…!” I protested. My heart shattered. This was betrayal. I brushed off a tear that had slipped free. There was no use crying. Father didn't deserve it. But the pain I felt was numbing; it was slowly killing me. “You've always wanted to do something great for the pack, right?” he said, grinning slyly. He was using my words against me. If cruelty were a person, it would be my father. **** Camille Loeka, hunter and daughter of Alpha Loeka, had lost her father's interest—or whatever love he had once shown her—after the night of her disgraceful shifting What had begun as a bitter disappointment from Alpha Loeka had transformed into an outright disdain for her very existence. Determined to build her life beyond the hatred that surrounded her, Camille had just gained admission to Aston-Lakenheath Academy—a golden opportunity to rebuild her future and perhaps, earn her father's trust. But that hope was shattered when the contract marriage offer was signed, forever altering the course of her life. What fate awaits Camille as she learns not only that the cursed son is her destined mate but also the truth about her biological parent.

In a high-stakes battle for control of Caldwell Enterprises, Ethan Caldwell faces a ghost from his past when Amelia Harper, his long-lost love, returns as the widow holding the key to his family’s empire. As secrets unravel and old wounds bleed anew, Amelia’s bold demands and hidden agenda threaten to topple the company and Ethan’s guarded heart. Caught in a web of betrayal, jealousy, and a shocking revelation about a daughter he never knew, Ethan must confront the devastating truth of Amelia’s disappearance nine years ago. With his mother’s scandal rocking their world and a mysterious child drawing them closer, will Ethan and Amelia reclaim their lost love, or will their pain and secrets destroy everything they hold dear?