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"You're mine!" he roared, possessive fury darkening his eyes. "If I have to brand you with my mark to keep every other wolf at bay, so be it!"

Tears welled in Annie's eyes. "This marriage isn't love, it's a lie!" she screamed back. The room fell silent.

"Maybe once," he conceded, a dangerous edge to his voice. "But things have changed. Now, you belong to me. You're mine, forever."

Annie, the adopted daughter of a powerful pack, craves acceptance. Unlike other wolves, she lacks the full shift, a constant reminder of her difference. Then, a fated mate arrives, but instead of love's embrace, he brings a web of royal deceit that threatens to tear everything apart.

Annie harbors a hidden secret, a burden that complicates everything. Can love blossom amidst manipulation and lies? Will she succumb to the alpha's possessive claim, or will she fight for a love built on truth and acceptance? In a world where loyalty is tested and alliances crumble, can Annie carve her path?

Setting: it's a modern fantasy world with a focus on werewolf society and the political intrigue within it.

Unveiling the moonlit mate

A cold dread settled over me as I stared at the note. It gnawed at the edges of my contentment, a discordant note in the symphony of the day. Pacing back and forth, I tried to identify the source of the message, the motive behind the cryptic warning.

Logic dictated there was no reason to doubt Damian. Every interaction had been positive, filled with warmth and genuine kindness. Yet, the seed of doubt had been sown, taking root in the fertile ground of my unease.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, revealing Mira. "Can't sleep?" she inquired, concern etched on her face.

"Yes," I blurted, caught off guard. "I'm… tired." The word tasted ashy on my tongue, a poor excuse even to my own ears.

Mira's brow furrowed. "Understandable," she murmured, her voice laced with sympathy. "Perhaps some fresh air would help clear your head?"

Chapter sixteen