May_Evans

My 19th birthday was supposed to be perfect. Instead, it became the day my world fell apart. Picture this: Me, walking in on my boyfriend Darian tangled up with Scarlet, my so-called best friend. Talk about a birthday surprise, right? Heartbroken and furious, I ran into the woods, desperate to escape. That's when things got really strange. It was time for my werewolf transformation, but something went terribly wrong. Pain ripped through me as I got stuck halfway between human and wolf. There I was, alone and scared, thinking this was how I'd die. But then he showed up. A massive gray wolf with eyes that seemed to look right into my soul. I couldn't believe it. Niko Kaine Silverbane, the Alpha King in the flesh. Kaine helped me complete my shift, but that was just the beginning. Something sparked between us, a connection I couldn't explain. It was electric, intense, and a little bit terrifying. Next thing I know, I'm trying to save my ex friend, enrolled at Banes Academy, surrounded by other young werewolves. That's where I learned the truth: Kaine and I are destined mates. Me, the orphan girl, fated to be with the most powerful Alpha in the country. It sounds like a fairy tale, right? Wrong. Turns out, being the Alpha King's mate comes with a target on your back. Enemies are everywhere, including faces I once trusted. And Kaine? He's got secrets darker than a moonless night. Now I'm racing against time to master my newfound powers and stand beside Kaine against the forces trying to tear us apart. But as the danger grows, so do my feelings for him. Will I find the strength to become the Alpha Luna I'm meant to be? Or will the darkness consume us both?

Claimed by the Alpha Professor

I stumbled back, my footsteps eager to reach my dorm, my mind whirling with confusion. Helena interested in me? It seemed impossible, yet her letter left little doubt.

"Should I tell Kaine?" I asked Davina, my inner wolf.

She growled softly. "Not a good idea. Helena's from a powerful family. If she hasn't come out yet, outing her could cause major drama. You'd look like you're trying to eliminate competition for Luna."

I sighed. "You're right. I don't want to cause trouble for her. But I need to talk to Helena, figure out what's really going on and I don't want to put false hope in her head, too."

Lost in thought, I wasn't watching where I was going. Suddenly I slammed into what felt like a brick wall. Strong hands gripped my waist, steadying me. I looked up into Kaine's intense grey eyes and felt my face flush hot with embarrassment.

The Key