Alpha's Chosen Mate

he window, her gaze fixed on the distant treetops, feeling the warmth of the sun but none of its comfort. He

eavy with the weight of what was to come.She tur

. troubled."He took a deep breath

vulnerable position, and the threats from rog

spine. "An alliance? What kind o

th Alpha Eric Dutch of the Gold Crest Pack."The words hung in the air like a t

ger? Just like that?"Richard

owerful, respected, and his pack is

out my life, my choices?" Her voi

sometimes we must sacrifice for the greater good," he s

ness?" Arielle whis

u if there were any other way. Plea

ng you today, please be of your

ringing her closer to the man she was expected to marry. Her mind buzzed with thoughts of rebellion, of running away and leaving it all

sence commanding the space around him. His dark hair caught the su

sume?" he said, his v

to be reckoned with," Arielle replied, her tone edged with sarcasm.He ra

g-willed, independent."Arielle folded her

t about us as individuals, Arielle. It's about ou

handed over like a bargaining chip," she snap

bout this either. But we both h

Arielle challenged, he

voice calm but firm.Arielle's resolve wavered as she considered the implicatio

d my life turnin

ut we have a chance to make th

, I suppose," Arielle

future holds?" Eric said, a hin

g long as the sun dipped below the horizon. Her best frie

. How are you holding up?" Jenna as

ick," Arielle replied, rubbing her tem

y isn't so bad?"Arielle sighed, frustr

s the principle of it all

s us safe?" Jenna suggested gently.Arielle leaned back, staring

if there's more to him than just t

e I have much choice," Arielle conce

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tood in front of her father

marry Eric."Her father looked at he

e. You're doing wha

I want to understand who he is, w

for both of you," Richard assured her.Arielle nodded, accept

prepared to embark on this unexpected journey, Arielle carried a mix o