REJECTED BY THE ALPHA, CLAIMED BY HIS FATHER

was spinning. Ryder teaming up with the rivals? Lena spreading li

me. His silver eyes were angry but when he looked at me they

my mark glow softly. For a minute I just held him back. It felt good. Safe. But guilt kept poking

inst his chest. "Everyone is going to hate me. T

he rejected you. The Goddess gave us this bond for a reason. The mark on your wrist

lips tingle. Being with him felt right even when my brain sai

as two of Lucian's top wolves - an older Beta named Marcus

packs have already said they support Ryder and the rivals. They're cal

Luna, but you're the center of

t word made my chest feel war

guards. Ava and I will stay here tonight while we figure out our next move. Tell

Lucian turned back to me. He looked tired but determined.

iture, and windows that looked out over the forest. I sat on the edge of the

e... the danger. But I meant what I said. I want you. Not just the bo

t glowed bright and heat spread through me. His hands moved to my waist, pulling me closer. For a few mi

ever. We pulled apart when we hear

. "They're testing t

was. "I'm not hiding in here whil

to argue but then nodded.

ng. Lucian gave quick orders. I stood beside him, t

der's voice yelled from outside. "Father! Give me Ava or we'

Lucian growled and m

ist - some old stories say it holds power that can either save all the packs... or destroy t

each other. My mark p

. Ryder and a bunch of wolves burst

turned to c

d on me through the mess. He looked hurt and determine

jumped into the fi

my new one. But one thing was clear - if I didn't d