The Alpha's curse Mate

The Alpha's curse Mate

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For centuries, the Blackwood Pack has been haunted by a deadly curse-one that dooms the Alpha's mate to a tragic fate. Declan Blackwood, the pack's brooding and powerful Alpha, has sworn to never claim his mate, knowing it would condemn her to death. But when fiery and determined **Aurora Hayes** stumbles into his territory, fate ignites a bond neither can ignore. Aurora has always been on the run, plagued by dreams of shadows and wolves. When she crosses paths with Declan, the pull between them is undeniable, but so is the danger. As secrets of the curse unravel, Aurora learns that her connection to the pack runs deeper than she ever imagined. With enemies closing in and time running out, Declan and Aurora must fight to break the curse before it destroys them both. But some destinies are written in blood-and the price of love may be greater than either is willing to pay. In a world where love is dangerous and fate is cruel, can they rewrite their story, or will the curse claim them both? -

Chapter 1 The call of the forest

The sky above Black Hollow was a curtain of thick, brooding clouds. Rain threatened to fall, but the air held back, heavy and dense, as if the earth itself was waiting. On the edge of town, where the forest loomed like a dark secret, Aurora Hayes stepped off the old bus with her single, battered suitcase.

She wasn't supposed to be here.

"Last stop, Miss. You sure about this place?" the bus driver grumbled, peering at her over his shoulder. "Not much goes on in Black Hollow. Not much you want to find, either."

Aurora met his wary gaze with a small, tight smile. "That's exactly why I'm here."

He shook his head and slammed the door shut. The engine groaned as the bus sputtered to life, pulling away in a cloud of dust. As the sound of its departure faded, silence wrapped around her like a blanket. Black Hollow was quiet-too quiet.

Aurora tightened her grip on the suitcase's handle and turned toward the main road, her boots crunching on gravel. The town was small, almost forgotten, a single street lined with aged buildings that seemed to lean into each other for support. Windows reflected her presence like watchful eyes.

Her chest felt tight. Coming here wasn't her first choice, but the strange dreams-the wolves, the shadows-had grown stronger. Every night, the forest called to her. A whisper in her mind, pulling her like a puppet toward this unknown place. And in the waking hours, the letter she'd found hidden among her late grandmother's belongings haunted her like a ghost.

Black Hollow.

The answers you seek are there.

It had been unsigned, but Aurora knew there was no turning back.

She stopped in front of an old diner. Its sign, "Holly's Place," swayed in the wind. Hunger gnawed at her stomach, but so did something else-an unease she couldn't explain. Aurora glanced toward the forest at the edge of town. The dark canopy of trees seemed to ripple as though alive.

Her heart gave a strange lurch. Someone was watching her.

Aurora turned sharply, her eyes scanning the quiet street. Nothing. No movement, no figures. Still, the feeling crawled along her skin, a shiver she couldn't shake.

You're being paranoid.

Forcing herself to move, she pushed open the door of the diner. A bell chimed softly, and the smell of coffee and fried food enveloped her.

The few patrons inside turned to stare. Their gazes were hard, guarded, as if strangers rarely walked through their door. Aurora offered a faint smile, trying not to let their scrutiny unnerve her. She made her way to the counter, where a woman with gray hair and a warm smile stepped forward.

"New face around here." The woman's voice was calm but carried an undertone of curiosity. "What brings you to Black Hollow?"

"Passing through," Aurora lied smoothly. "Looking for a quiet place to stay for a bit."

The woman's eyes narrowed just slightly, as if she didn't quite believe her. "Quiet's the word for this place, all right." She reached under the counter and handed Aurora a menu. "Holly's the name. You want something to eat, sweetheart?"

"Coffee. And maybe a sandwich." Aurora set her suitcase down beside her stool. "Know of any place I could rent a room for cheap?"

Holly leaned against the counter. "Well, there's an old boarding house on Willow Street. Miss Jensen runs it. Bit noisy, but she'll take you in. Not much else in the way of options."

Aurora nodded, filing the information away. She glanced toward the window, where the forest remained a shadow in the distance. Holly caught her gaze and followed it with a sharp look of her own.

"You don't want to go there," Holly said, her voice soft but firm.

Aurora turned back, frowning. "What do you mean?"

"The forest." Holly's smile dimmed. "It's not a place for wandering. The locals know better than to step foot there, especially at night."

Before Aurora could respond, the bell above the door rang, and the air in the dinner seemed to shift. A heavy stillness settled over the room, and Aurora felt it immediately.

She didn't even have to look to know someone had entered. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end, and her pulse quickened. She turned slowly, and her breath caught in her throat.

A man stood in the doorway, tall and broad-shouldered, dressed in dark jeans and a black jacket. He carried himself with the kind of confidence that came naturally to someone who knew they were powerful. But it wasn't his presence alone that unsettled her, it was his eyes.

Deep, piercing, and impossibly golden, they locked onto hers like a tether. For a moment, Aurora couldn't move, couldn't breathe.

The man's gaze swept over her, lingering just long enough to make her heart stutter. Then, without a word, he strode to the farthest booth in the diner and sat down.

"Who is that?" Aurora whispered, turning back to Holly.

The older woman's expression had turned wary. "That's Declan Blackwood."

"Blackwood?" The name tugged at something in Aurora's memory, though she couldn't place it.

"Trust me, honey." Holly's voice was low. "You don't want to get mixed up with him."

Aurora risked another glance. Declan sat perfectly still, staring out the window, but there was an energy about him something dark and untamed. He looked like someone who belonged to the forest itself.

She turned back to her coffee, trying to ignore the feeling in her chest, a pull as strong and unrelenting as her dreams. But deep down, she knew.

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The Alpha's curse Mate
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Chapter 1 The call of the forest

17/12/2024

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Chapter 2 The Alpha's Warning

18/12/2024

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Chapter 3 Shadows Of The Pack

18/12/2024

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Chapter 4 The Alpha's Secret

18/12/2024

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Chapter 5 Into The Heart Of Darkness

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Chapter 6 A Bond Written In Shadows

19/12/2024

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Chapter 7 Trials Of The Forest

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Chapter 8 Shadows Of The Heart

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Chapter 9 The Weights of Secrets

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Chapter 10 Whispers In The Dark

20/12/2024

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Chapter 11 The Battle Within

20/12/2024

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Chapter 12 Bound By Love

28/12/2024

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Chapter 13 Into The Shadows

28/12/2024

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Chapter 14 The Mark Of Betrayal

28/12/2024

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Chapter 15 Shadows Of deception

28/12/2024

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Chapter 16 The Keeper

28/12/2024

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Chapter 17 The Edge Of Darkness

28/12/2024

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Chapter 18 A Bond Too Strong

30/12/2024

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Chapter 19 A Hollow Vow

30/12/2024

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Chapter 20 The price of love

02/01/2025

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Chapter 21 Shadows Of Sacrifice

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Chapter 22 The Whispers Of Bound

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Chapter 23 The Abyss Beckons

03/01/2025

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Chapter 24 The Price Of Love

03/01/2025

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Chapter 25 The Hunt Begins

04/01/2025

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Chapter 26 A Rift In The Soul

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Chapter 27 Shadows Of Forgiveness

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Chapter 28 A New Threat--The Shadows The Forest

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Chapter 29 A step Into The Unknown

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Chapter 30 Into The Abyss

06/01/2025

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Chapter 31 The Shadow Returns

07/01/2025

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Chapter 32 A New Threat

07/01/2025

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Chapter 33 A word of Darkness

09/01/2025

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Chapter 34 The mark left Behind

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Chapter 35 A Bond unbreakable

09/01/2025

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Chapter 36 Whispers Of Fate

09/01/2025

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Chapter 37 A Flicker Of Doubt

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Chapter 38 The Final Stand

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Chapter 39 The Past Whispers

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Chapter 40 The Eternal Bond

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