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She was an omega everyone could bully—a wolf without a wolf. In her pack, Penelope lived a life worse than a servant, clinging to the naive hope that some chivalrous savior would descend from the heavens. What she never realized was that her true protector had been beside her all along.

At her debut ball, fate dealt her a cruel joke: her destined Mate turned out to be the same man idolized by millions—a man whose touch promised ruin. Giddy with euphoria, she raced toward what she believed was her fairytale ending, only to plummet into an abyss of betrayal.

When courage finally spurred her to act, it cost her everything—even her memories. Years later, a man claiming to be her Mate reentered her life, his devotion unwavering… until her past resurfaced, revealing him as Austin, her stepbrother—a man who’d coveted her from the shadows.

Now torn between the dream lover who shattered her and the liar who remade her, Penelope faces an impossible choice:

Whose hand will she take?

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[Excerpt]

"Penelope Woods."

"Ah... Yes?" My breath hitched as wetness pooled under his touch.

"Do you want to be my Luna?"

"...Yes..."

"Such a good girl." Zayn's lips brushed my ear as he whispered coldly, "But you don't have a wolf."

The contrast was jarring—our bodies so close, our movements so intimate, yet his words were like ice, draining all warmth from me in an instant. I was frozen, unable to move.

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CONTENT WARNING: This experimental narrative contains graphic depictions of violence, bloodshed, and explicit sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised.

HER POSSESSIVE MATE

<p>The sterile hospital lights hummed overhead as Harper's fingers tightened around mine with desperate strength. "Austin had been concealing his condition for years to maintain stability within the pack," she explained, her voice fraying at the edges. "But the truth couldn't stay hidden any longer. That's why the entire council has gathered here today." A brittle smile touched her lips. "My father would have come too, but he's completely overwhelmed managing pack affairs in Austin's absence. Your return... it's truly a blessing for all of us."</p>

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