Ciela Rae

Seraphina’s fated mate rejected her to marry the Lycan Chairman’s daughter - Adrian Valois’s precious Camille. As if that wasn’t brutal enough, he destroyed her family and tried to force her into becoming his secret mistress! Seraphina’s answer? “I’d rather be with your future father-in-law than ever submit to you!” Adrian is notorious for his power, wealth, and being the ultimate playboy who never touches the same woman twice. But Seraphina’s about to shatter all his rules… over and over again.

The Lycan Alpha’s Forbidden Desire

"Both," Camille admitted, her voice softer than usual. "But mostly because I want us to be friends."


The honesty in her eyes made me relax a little. At least she wasn't completely using me.


"There's something else I wanted to talk to you about," she continued, fidgeting with the clasp of her designer purse. "But maybe not here. Let's wait until we're at the boutique."


My curiosity piqued, but I nodded. The rest of the drive passed with Camille chattering about the gala, her classes, and how annoying it was to have bodyguards everywhere. I tried to ignore the strange sensation of being followed by the security SUV behind us.


When we finally reached the upscale shopping district, James dropped us off at the entrance of an exclusive row of boutiques. The storefronts gleamed with polished marble and glass, mannequins draped in clothing that probably cost more than my tuition.


The Five-Million-Dollar Insult