The Alpha's Forbidden Mate.

were rough, made of weathered wood, and the space inside was sparse. A simple cot, a small wooden table, and a single candle were all

powerful and cold, his presence a force to be reckoned with. She had felt it the moment their eyes met. He was a leader, a protector, and ye

imself, the authority that emanated from his every movement. He wasn't just a leader of wolves-he was a force of natur

Their eyes glowed in the night, their movements were swift and graceful, and their senses appeared to be honed to a razor's edge. It was a w

sitant, then more persistent. Rhea stood up quickly, her heart sk

called, her v

e regarded her. He had a quiet confidence about him, a calm presence that contrasted sharply with Darius's inte

said, his voice low and firm.

ope flooding her veins. She didn't know what to expect-whether this meeting would mark the end

risen, and the sky was painted in shades of gray and violet, the faint light struggling to break through the thick canopy of trees.

ed by towering trees, the branches weaving together like a natural fortress. Jace led her to the

pread out before him. The room smelled of earth and pine, and the soft light filtering through the trees cast shadows on the st

eath hitched at the intensity of his gaze, the weight of his scrutiny pressi

he or

d, thick and uncomfortable. Darius studied her with an intensity that made her skin prickle. She couldn't read him-not

my pack?" Darius's voice broke t

humans are not welcome here, and I-" She hesitated, then met his gaze. "I

But you are here, and now you will prove your worth. I don't ta

but she refused to show fear. She had made it

he asked, her voice steady des

want to stay with my pack, you'll have to survive it. The forest will be your challenge. You'll be given one night to make it

us was referring to, but she had no choice but to accept. This was her

he asked, though her v

ows you're here. It will challenge you. You'll have to navigate it,

lled hunters, but the forest itself? The idea was terrifying. Still, t

this?" Darius asked,

her resolve hardening. "I

rceptible smile, but there was no warmth in it

er mind consumed with the test that awaited her. She cou

of curiosity and disdain. Rhea stood at the edge of the forest, her heart racing as the sh

teady. "Just remember-stay alert. The forest w

wasn't sure she could survive whatever the Alpha ha

before stepping back, disappear

tepped into the forest, the air thick