Wilder_pen

Born into rejection and cast aside by her own pack, Claudia Lockwood is forced into a marriage with Marcellus Nightshade, a cursed Alpha fated to die at thirty. What begins as a union of convenience becomes a battle for survival, as they uncover buried secrets, fight for love, and seek redemption for their pasts. Together, they must challenge the forces conspiring against them, break a generational curse, and prove that love can rewrite destiny.

Fated For The Alpha's Redemption

Those words echoed in his voice over and over. I blinked my eyes open, hoping to be in the filled with the foul stench of blood, the dark ceilings, haunted gates. Cages.

"I'm not a witch!, I'm not. Marcel." I fought the memory as the voice became louder in my head. I have been scorned for doing something right and been blessed with something I didn't yet understand. I dug the memory at the back of my mind as the fire in my veins become only stronger.

"Ssssh, I'm here now." I finally opened my eyes as the sweet scent of sandalwood enveloped my breath. His warm arms wrapped around me like a preserved gift he would rather not get hurt.

"Marcel." I whispered. "You are here. I thought I was going to be alone again."

He kissed my forehead. "You can't be alone, even if you'd like to. I would always be chasing your shadows."

23. Her True Self