His mate, my Doom

ghout the night had left my eyes swollen, and I couldn't overcome the overwhelming sense of despair that clung to me like a

ed in my doorway. His presence, like a storm cloud, cast a long, dark shadow over my fragile emotions. I fe

through the stillness, devo

e. My voice trembled as I finally found the strength to speak. "Lucien,

. "I don't recall asking for your opinion," he retorted with an air of domineering authority, "

upon me. I swallowed hard, my voice barely above a whisper, as I made one

han the unforgiving winter wind. "You'll do as I say, Corrigan, or you'll find out how

me. He was missing, and I had no idea if he was safe or in danger. My voice was filled with resig

on full display as he declared, "Good. Now get up and star

was the reluctant occupant. The fear of what awaited me in Lucien's chambers gnawed at me, but it was nothing compared to the overwhelming lon

d to a man who I had once rejected, a man who now held my fate in his hands. My defiance had been replaced by obedience born out of fear and desperation.

**

ed into a living nightmare. Lucien, the alpha who I had once rejected years ago, had returned to

ngs or opinions, his actions reflecting the dominion of an uncompromising alpha. The once strong-willed and assertive Cor

is authority even before the maids who served us. His words were laced with arroga

**

mber, he barked a command at me, "C

ray gaze. "Lucien, can't theaids help you with it?" I

thin. "You forget your place, Corrigan," he hissed,

esistance, I bowed my head

ting furtive glances at our exchange. They whispered among themselv

st rejection of Lucien. His presence was an unyielding thor

de years ago. Lucien's ruthless and domineering nature had left me with no choice but to

ere like icy daggers, each command a reminder of my powerlessness. I had become a sh

nt and sympathy, as they watched me carry out the tasks Lucien assigned, no matter how degrading or tr

e an unyielding burden. He lay beside me sleeping peacefully like one who meant no hard. I wondered why he

My lif now was a stark contrast to the life I had once known, and I c

e, as if they belonged to a different person altogether. I had once been c

hat woman, forced into submission by the domi

e my daily existence. The quiet of the night was filled with the ech

that I was following my heart. But now, I couldn't escape

The walls seemed to close in on me, and the air felt thick with the weight of my humili

missing, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was safe or in danger. The thought of his return wa

an end to the torment that had become my daily reality. I knew that I needed to find a way to br

t day would ever come. The uncertainty of my future loomed over me, and I wonde

**

I arranged the fur blankets on the bed, Lucien's comma

ear the window. His gaze was unwaverin

within me. But I knew that defiance would only lead to m

through the air, "You are not

my eyes as I whisp

reminder of my shame. I longed for the day when I could escap

s presence served as a constant punishment for the choices I had made. Each day, I yearned

nces pressed down on me, leaving me in a state of despair. I could only hope that someda