Bitten by Love

rests that surrounded her small town. The sunlight danced through the leaves, casting dappl

on her. Mia's mind was a jumble of emotions, he

nt when she was just a teenager. She remembered the pain, the grief,

y open on her lap. The pages were filled with her thoughts, her feelings,

g in a state of emotional numbness for years. She had built walls around herself, walls th

her phone buzzing on the bedside table. She hesi

aid, her voice cheerful and upbeat. "

r friend. "Hey, Sarah. I'm sorry. I've just been deal

again. "You know I'm here for you, right? Whatever it is, you can t

ds her friend, one who had always been there for her even before her

e feeling that something was missing in her life. She felt a

about to take a dramatic turn, o

he phone, she couldn't help bu

th a guy. "Hey Mia," Sarah said, I've got u a blind date, and trust me, you wo

on this one, M

her down, and Mia agreed to a blind dat

for you!" Sarah exclaimed. "You'll

epidation. "Okay, fine. But if th

itement. "I'll pick you

sh aside her doubts. She put on a flowy red dress, her long, dark hair cascading down her back like a w

er friend's face and tried cheering her up by praising her looks. "You look so beautiful as always, my friend," Sarah said with a smile, and Mia couldn't help but let out a

b back to her home. "Text me when you are home, Mia, and don't hold back any gist," Sarah said with a laugh, which then

y, Alex, at the restaurant, Mia's fears were confirmed. He was arrogant, self-centered, and completely uninteresting. He dominated the conversation, barely letting

g to be interested, but she couldn't wait to escape. She checked her watc

d announced that he had an early meeting the next day. Mia breathed a s

that had happened tonight. As she drove home, feeling grateful for the quiet darkness of the night, Mia's car suddenly sputte

darkness seemed to press in around her, making her feel small and vulnerabl

, like something was moving through the underbrush. Mia

of glowing eyes staring back at her. She tried to ru

of terror wash over her. She tried to scr

woods, tackling the creature to the ground. Mia stum

snarling and growling. Mia's heart was racing as she wa

lp and slunk away into the darkness. The fig

s tall, with piercing blue eyes and chiseled features. His dark ha

ch other, the only sound the heavy b

nd disappeared into the darkness,

dea who the stranger was or why he had saved her. But as she looked down at her hands, still

ttle

thrived in secret, living in harmony with nature and honing their unique abilities. Kaidën's father, Thane Blackwoo

It was a feeling he had grown accustomed to over the years, a signal that one of his pack members was in dang

s instincts took over, and he tackled the creature to the ground, fighting to protect the human

was

y for his pack members, a unique bond that allowed them to sense each other's emotions and dangers. But Mia was not a w

he darkness, leaving Mia shaken but alive. Kaidën's thoughts were a jumbl

k of tunnels and caverns that had been carved out over centuries. The air was thick with th

k's gathering hall. The room was filled with the gentle hum of conversation an

e eyes scanning the room as he addressed the pack. Kaidën's arrival went

is voice low and commanding. "The humans are growing bolder, an

mination. Kaidën felt a surge of pride and loyalty towards his p

ched Thane, he felt a sense of trepidation. His father was a just and fair leader, but he was al

is eyes locked onto his father's. Thane's gaz

with you," Kaidën said,

and he nodded curtly. "Very well,

g important was about to unfold. Kaidën's heart pounded in his chest as he prepared

ck to th

rom the shock of the encounter. She couldn't shake off the feeling that she h

her trance-like state. She took a deep breath, trying to calm

ous stranger who had saved her. Who was he? What was he? A

ouldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more t

he was safe, and she was home. But as she stepped out of the car and into th

he living room, where she collapsed onto the couch,

mind refused to quiet. She kept thinking about the stranger,

th visions of the stranger, his piercing blue eyes and c

er the mystery of the stranger, her thoughts swirling w

at the

dive back in

ost intense encounter of his life - saving a human from certain death. The rush of anxiety and fear

at would his father say? Would he be proud of Kaiden for saving a human, or wo

heir pack, looked up from the papers on his desk. "Kaiden, what is it tha

throat. He felt a presence behind him and turned to see his

s eyes flicking towards the advisor.

s just leaving, Alpha. But I couldn'

ing, but now Ryker's presence had thrown him off. He

me pack business, Father," Kai

tly, but he nodded. "Very well,

room, closing the door behind him. Kaiden's

at you wanted to discuss?"

ened his mouth to speak, but the words still refused to come.

pcoming hunt, Father," Kaiden stammer

nodded. "Very well, Kaiden. We will discuss

s he turned to leave. But as he reached the

ide

is father's eyes b

ecrets are what keep us

e nodded. He knew that his father was warnin

eep his secret hidden no matter the cost. He would pro

ight settle on his shoulders. He knew that he w