Seduced by Fate, Bound by Desire

breaths came off labored, as if a wicked fist was wrapped around he

No, they were of same height as Nickolas, but they exuded so much power and co

g coming alive in her core, something primal that reached

rst one, Tristan declared

etween her and the imposing men. Her troubled heart sighed in relief

olas." Tristan's face bor

ground, fighting within himself to d

her because s

eyes but he remained silent,

er ready to pounce. "Yes she is your wom

d, mirroring the con

something heartwarming. "Yes, my love. You've got not just one but tw

een able to reach, but the meaning of his words, the repercussions of wo

nt Marissa." She looked at her aunt, who'd just ran t

d down her shoulders and the sleeveless red dress beyond fitting over her slim frame. Aud

them was a sincere apology, a plea for forgiven

rry, Au

few steps. "I...I don't unders

owerfully built but quick-footed men in black suits. They stopped behind t

he quiet one, said simply, hi

ing them out with strangely warm smiles and cajoling words. After the room was empty, the we

s of the once jolly and full room threatened her

, he seemed to be enjoying the drama. But then a frown creased his forehead as he rega

dsome face. But she was weak, beyond panicked. Tears stung her eyes. Toda

thought it was the on

rs. "What do they mean by me being their mate? I can't be mated to a werewolf wh

ad fell in d

rm grip Nick had around her palm, pouring strength a

in her eyes said it all. Said that Audrey Holland had bee

o she knew as her only family, she t

em take me Nick." Her

ne wolf pack and bound by blood to respect and

ding the werewolf community, but yet, in that mo

y before he positioned himself, all tall broadness of him

wilder. The wolf in him was simmering on the edg

ou think you're doing, Nick? You'll on

ie fighting for this woman, th

ft of his upper lip still there. "I never read you

n was standing nose to nose with Nickolas, fie

her Reynolds pleaded. "We should settle this matter like civilize

You made a pact with the Frostone wolf pack eighteen years ago. From that m

way from him, bu

eckard paused. "Now, she belongs to us. Do you

her aunt to reply. To oppose every

tears flowing freely down her

in herself. A large hand wrapped around her wrist and in one forceful

whiff of his scent. Like a storm of roaring wind and crackling lightening, of pounding rain and wo

nce. His scent was different. There was a hint of muskiness mixed with something else, something she couldn't describe that belo

ng wave of heat spread through her pounding heart, tin

urs, but was only a few seconds,