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

Consciousness returned to me slowly, like wading through thick fog. My eyes fluttered open, immediately met with the strange sensation of being submerged in water. Cold water. I gasped, the shock of it bringing me fully awake as I tried to make sense of my surroundings.


My gaze darted around frantically before landing on the figure seated beside me—Adrian Valois. Shirtless. His powerful chest and sculpted abs on full display as he leaned forward, concern etched across his perfect face.


"You're awake," he said, his voice low and gentle. "How are you feeling?"


I opened my mouth to answer but found my throat dry and raw. What had happened? Why was I naked in a tub of cold water with Adrian Valois watching over me?


Then it hit me. Memories flooded back in a humiliating rush.


Cold Water, Lingering Heat