Marla is arranged to marry Dean, a mate within her pack. And although he is an honest, kind man, she is already in love with Lucas.

Lucas, however, is a wolf outside her pack—making theirs a forbidden, secret love.

Marla’s mother tries to convince her that she is lucky. Dean is a good Alpha, and she should be grateful to be with him.

But her heart knows the truth.

Can Marla grow to love the Alpha? Or will she always truly belong with Lucas?


Desired by the Alpha

The wolves come from all around, and they all come to me. There must be a hundred of them and they're growling and snarling. They're hungry for the kill and they're all coming to get me.  


I try to speak, but I'm in too much pain.  


The wolves stop, and I realize they're standing in a circle around me.


"Well," I say. "It's not like I'm in any condition to defend myself."


"There's no honor in that sort of killing. No fun, either," I continue. 


I don't know what I'm saying. I don't know where this bravery is coming from. I definitely don't know if it's going to work, but I have to try something, and with my body too weak to fight, strategy is all I've got.


"So, here's what I propose," I say. "Take me to your alpha. Make sure he really wants you to kill me like this-- when I'm wounded and can't defend myself. I wouldn't want you to make a misstep and anger him."


Chapter Thirteen