When Emma turns 20, she finds her soon to be beta mate, believing that would improve her life. Emma envisions a brighter future, only to have her hopes shattered by Hudson's deceitful betrayal and cruel intentions. Locked in the dungeon because of her rejection, Emma has no choice but escape. 
Destiny, however, has a different path for Emma. 
Bennett Campbell, Alpha from the Silvercrest Pack, stumbles upon her and brings her to safety. The surprise deepens when Hunter, the pack's esteemed doctor, and Parker, the youngest of the Campbell brothers, discover that Emma is also their fated mate.
Awakening to the protective presence of three powerful men, Emma navigates her newfound sanctuary with caution and gratitude. Will Emma accept her mates? Will the pack accept her? Will the warmth and understanding of Campbell brothers mend her wounded spirit?

Once Rejected, Thrice Desired

　　I slowly opened my eyes, a searing pain shoots through my body, making her wince. I tried to move, but a sharp stinging sensation in my limbs made me gasp. I met with an eerie silence, and the darkness seemed to press in around me.


　　Groggily, I tried to remember where I was and what happened. Fragments of memories flash through my mind, but they were hazy and unclear. "Hailey?" I called desperately, wanting to know that I wasn't alone in the quiet room.


　　I laid there, and I started to feel a creeping sense of unease. It was as if someone were watching me lurking just out of sight. I attempted to brush off the feeling, telling myself I was just being paranoid, but the sensation persisted.


　　My heart began to race, and I strained my ears to pick up any sound. The silence was oppressive, punctuated only by the faint creaks and groans of the room. I tried to sit up, but a wave of pain washed over me, forcing me back onto the surface.


CHAPTER 18: The Heat Of His Breath