Chapter Thirty-three

Chloe was beyond angry. She had just returned to her pack, thinking that she would finally have a chance to live her life on her own terms. But instead, she was met with the news of her impending wedding ceremony. How could they do this to her? Didn't they care about her happiness at all?

As she stormed through the halls of the packhouse, she was stopped by Linda. "Chloe, my dear, I'm so glad you're back. We have so much to plan for your wedding ceremony!"

Chloe's eyes narrowed. "What wedding ceremony? I never agreed to this."

Linda's expression faltered for a moment before she composed herself. "Well, dear, it's tradition. And your mate has already been chosen for you. It's time for you to settle down and start a family. It's for the good of the pack."

Chloe could feel the rage building inside of her. "And what about my happiness? What about what I want? You can't just force me into a life that I don't want!"

Linda placed a hand on Chloe's shoulder, trying to calm her down. "Chloe, I