REJECTED BY THE ALPHA, CLAIMED BY HIS FATHER

ed so bright it lit up the space between us. Sparks kept jumping from it, p

ice shaky. "You're Ryder's dad. Th

ce. He looked shocked for a second, then something darker and hungrier took over. "The Goddess doesn't lie

er. My wolf pushed forward, wanting to get closer to him. I had to fight not to step toward him. "Stop it! I just got rejected and

s power pressed down on me but it didn't feel mean. It felt... safe. "Ryder is a fool.

en. People will go crazy when they find out. His father? The King? They'll

. Close. Too close. I smelled Ryder's scent on the wind - angr

, the mark flared and sent a wave of energy through both of us. It felt good. Too

s. Part of me wanted to go back and scream at Ryder. Another part wanted to hide

y. "But if this explo

of the way and keeping pace even though his legs were longer. The bond made me faster somehow.

as we ran. "It will drive him mad. He rejec

ust what

ss kept catching but I didn't stop. The howls behind us got louder and more frantic

e wanted me back no

my hand tighten

hind his big body and snarled. Three big wolves stepped out from the other

-human form. He had scars on his face and nasty yellow eyes. "The mighty

burned hotter, like it was warning me of danger. Lu

d me, Ava,"

been looking for weaknesses in your kingdom. A forbidden mate

in the air, their bodies crashing together. I backed up, hear

started movi

h Lucian gave me courage. I w

wls. Ryder and his p

e surr