Moonrise Hunt: Rejected Mates Book 1

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feels different. This year, I find myself among the women waiting anxiously to be assigned a mate. Standing in line, facing the men of the pack, I can't he

m not. I'm filled with anticipation, knowing that tonight will mark a significant turning point in my life. The moonlight bathes us in i

pect we hold for our alpha. He begins his address, welcoming everyone to this auspicious mating night. His gaze falls upon the five of us wo

grasp the gravity of his words. We understand the significance of this night, not only for us as individuals, but for the pack as a whole. It is a re

ration we considered fortunate. We called ourselves survivors, for we had weathered the storms and overcome the perils that claimed the li

can remember. It's become ingrained in my memory, every w

, facing the men of the pack, I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. The weight of

m not. I'm filled with anticipation, knowing that tonight will mark a significant turning point in my life. The moonlight bathes us in i

pect we hold for our alpha. He begins his address, welcoming everyone to this auspicious mating night. His gaze falls upon the five of us wo

grasp the gravity of his words. We understand the significance of this night, not only for us as individuals, but for the pack as a whole. It is a re

pack witnessed a new generation, a generation we considered fortunate. We called ourselves survivor

t presence serving as a constant remin

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asons we don't comprehend, the Inverse Moon has affected our ability to bear children. In t

e to the ceremony with family or sought out our friends. But now because our few children are so precious, they're minde

urvive whatever blight has caused us to struggle to produce our next generation. We'll survive by creating the best and

Even though I know that tonight is about my alpha mate, he's the only one I can't wait to be with. After this ceremony, I'm allowed to mat

dressing the women now, "step forward to

ination. Is it possible for anxiety to have such a physical impact? I can't deny the strange sensations coursing through me, even though I'm not particularly nervous. I wish I could understand why my

forward. It's a familiar scene, one I've witnessed countless times before. But this time, it's different. It's my best friend, the person I've shar

y's face as Harley steps forward, his presence exuding warmth and kindness. I share in her joy, knowing deep down that Harley is a perfect match for my tender-hearted friend. He's a true sweethe

g their bond with a tender kiss, they join the ranks of the mated pairs. The atmosphere around us shifts subtly, the expressions on some of th

ion is one of extreme confidence. He should be

e line. There are six men still standing across from me. Some of them are looking at me like their predicament is

stead of my father's, of course. I'm the only one here who never knew my father. He wasn't from our pack; my mother

, and Brandon

oned throughout your life. One day, you'll no doubt be one of the best female hunters our pac

knows it too. I can tell because he starts to mov

son of

es Vermon's hand and seamlessly places it in mine. The moment our skin touches, a wave of heat engulfs me, igniting a primal desire within. There's an unm

with authority. "Do you willingly

like a seductive caress. I never anticipated that the moment of our alpha mating would ho

ifts to me. "Do you willingly a

ith Vermon, his piercing blue eyes radiating a heat that matches the intensity of his touch.

ave chosen each other freely, and now I command you to fulfill your duty to ou

is an undeniable magnetic pull drawing me towards Vermon, a gravitational force that transcends mere desire

s not a requirement to seal our union with a kiss at this stage of the ceremony, it seems that we will be no exception. If only I could unleash my primal instincts and rav

hin, spreading throughout my entire being. His teeth graze my flesh with a sharpness that matches his eagerness, his tongue explores my mouth with a scorching a

reaking the kiss. "Let's embark on our hunt!" he excla