Wilder_pen

Betrayed by her fated mate and branded an outcast, Hailey's life has been nothing but pain—until she’s saved by Asher, the powerful Lycan king who becomes her second chance at love and freedom.

But her past refuses to stay buried. Levi, the mate who rejected her, returns with a dangerous vendetta, while her presumed-dead twin, Celeste, reemerges with a deadly mission of her own.

Caught between a king’s unwavering protection and a storm of old betrayals, Hailey must decide: fight for the love that could save her, or risk losing everything to the ghosts of her past.

The Lycan's Forsaken Mate

<p>Storming out of Asher's office, I barely noticed the grandeur of the Lycan castle as I walked through the wide hallways, my mind a storm of emotions. The polished marble beneath my feet, the towering golden chandeliers, and the delicate tapestries adorning the walls—all of it felt suffocating. Asher's words kept echoing in my head, each one slicing deeper than the last.</p>

<p>‎I walked with purpose, but each step felt like a battle against the surge of anger and hurt that threatened to overwhelm me. I had never felt more alone, more like an outsider, than I did in that moment. The silence in the castle seemed deafening, pressing in on me from all sides. I was just a prisoner, just an inconvenience, a possession. As I walked passed the staff and other people around the mansion, I couldn't bring myself to look at anyone, not even the guards who watched me pass. Their cold stares felt like they were weighing me down even more, but I refused to show any weakness.</p>

An Ambush