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

Uncertain what to make of all of this, I open the door and let Jessica come inside. We take a seat on the couch.


"Did Nicholas ever mention a girl named Rachel?"


I shake my head. I can't fathom what this girl is doing here, but I need her to get to the point. And fast.


"They've been friends since they were kids. Rachel's always been a little bit in love with him."


"Well, she's not just in love with him. She's obsessed with him. So when she found out about you, she was pretty upset."


"Look, I hope you don't mind, but it's been a long day, and--"


"Right, I'll get to the point," Jessica says. "Rachel and I have been friends for a long time, and I care about her, but she can't always think straight when it comes to Nicholas. When she found out about you, she was so distraught I was afraid she might do something drastic."


Chapter Twenty Three