All the characters, places, ideas or events mentioned in this book are purely fiction and does not relate to any living or dead. All the story settings and other elements are purely my imagination and fictional. If you see any resemblance they are unintentional.     The story contains dark and mature themes such as violence and sex, so if you are uncomfortable with such topic please refrain from reading.     Stealing of my work/any idea will serve you severe punishment as plagiarism is a severe crime.        All rights reserved

Descending the stairs, I watched in acute interest as my entire family stood by the doorstep. Every year they didn't even bother to stay in the same room before ball night, making silly excuses. I wonder what bought this on? From my peripheral view, I saw Beth nudge my side, almost dragging me next to them.     "About time." My sister snickered, her hateful gaze settling on the pearls around my neck. Clicking her tongue, she crossed her arms together. "Why did you even bother with that? Just flash our guests since you are so desperate."   I heard Lucas chuckle under his breath, his hateful gaze settling on my face. “Are you that eager to find a knot?”  "All of you, be quiet now!" I heard the Luna hiss, her hands clasped together, the red lipstick making her teeth gleam. She straightene

A heavy blend of murmurs and whispers echoed around the room, grating against my skin. Why was this so controversial? I thought while roaming my eyes, teeth sinking in the bottom lip. From my peripheral view, I saw my uncle tense before rushing in my direction.     Dread settled in the pit of my stomach, fearing rejection. I did not have a good impression on the Alpha, regret filling me. Why was I stranded with him of all Alphas?    No! I cannot let him reject me no matter what. Most of them could afford waiting and not fear being rejected. Some even don’t follow the standard procedure and mate with others. This was my only chance to escape the Palace and experience all the things I had been dreaming of.  &nbs

"What?!" I exclaimed, sitting up in my bed, not caring about the covers slipping off my body. The sound made my head throb, a hand rushing to cradle it from the side. "Have they lost their mind?"    The housekeeper twisted her lips. "You cannot blame them. It's the only way through which the Palace May save face if your heat incident gets out in public."    "But..." I exhaled, rubbing my hands over my face, knees pulled together. I couldn't help but recall Axel's words from the night before. The Alpha was reluctant to accept me as his mate and looked prepared to reject me on the spot. "He doesn't want me, Beth. That's the reason he pulled me away from the crowd and in the gardens."    Frustration bubbled in my stomach, fingers clutching at the ends of the duvet and picking at loose threads. "Why would the

Every pulse of my heart was in pain, an ache between my ribs that spread like wildfire, clogging my throat. It stung—a loveless marriage with the Pack Alpha.     Those words kept on haunting me; I was feeling unbelievably nauseous.    No words came out of my mouth, tongue rigid, arms reaching to wrap tightly around my body. My parents had always been the couple I looked up to. They made me believe in true love, and I wanted that.    This was not happening. Then again, I should have known he would never commit to me.    The Alpha was not looking for a mate; that much was evident from his behaviour these past days. Still, I had