DelaneyBree_25

After serving two years in rehab for a crime he never committed, Ethan Strayon came out a changed man, ready to lead the pack he left behind. Knowing that he was the true heir and Alpha of the Strayon's pack, he knew he had to take his rightful place. While in rehab, he made unlikely allies in unexpected places, giving him connections that would later become his secret weapons to overthrow his stepbrother, who was currently running as alpha. 
After his release, nothing prepared him for the shocking truth that awaited him on the outside.
Ethan's heart was set on taking what was lawfully his—that is until he found out that the only way to regain what is rightly his, is for him to have found and marked his mate. How can he do that when he is rejected by his fated mate and now she is with his stepbrother. Would he ever find a second chance, mate? Would she accept or reject him, or will he be ghosted never to claim what is rightfully his?

The Return of The True Alpha

As we stood before Jenkins, I couldn't focus on his words. I was too captivated by Camella's smile, her sparkling eyes, the patch on her head from the accident still visible. But when I saw the patch, my heart skipped a beat. I felt a pang of guilt and regret and at that point I didn't even know what it was directed at.

But Camella's smile drew me back in. She didn't seem to notice my gaze lingering on the patch. She was too happy, too radiant. And I couldn't help but be swept up in her joy.

I vaguely remember exchanging rings, golden bands that I made Jenkins bring with him.

And then, Jenkins said the words I had subconsciously been waiting for: "You may kiss the bride."

I leaned in, my heart racing, and kissed her. Time stopped. Everything around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, lost in this moment. I felt like I was home, like I was exactly where I was meant to be.

12: Time for the next plan