Forced to love the Alpha

s, promising to meet her in half an hour. She wasn't entirely sure if she wanted to go for a run with him; that had always been an activity she and Kiera

leaving wisps that added a touch of magic to the surroundings. She cherished this land and knew it intimately. Closing her eyes, she visualized herself running down the winding paths, le

hed her arms overhead, and twisted from side to side. Her gaze wandered back to the house, and she wondered how much longer he would be. As Alpha, she knew that Zephyr's time wouldn't always

rs sometimes laid illegal leg traps, and a wolf could be ensnared and shot bef

er to jump. Spinning around, she saw Kieran standing just

only for her friend to back away when she was only a foot away.

You know what the problem is," Ki

now I didn't have a choice! The Elders decided on the union's necessity. Y

seemed to grapple with an inner conflict, then sighed deeply and turned his ga

arm. "I had hoped for the same thing." She gently held his hand. "This union

r lips. A tense silence hung between them, and Nielle realized that he was leaning in to kiss her, his intent

ran quickly moved away, retracting his hand. They both turn

e I was handling pack matters," Zephyr said, his voice tinge

tammered. Something about Zephyr's express

before focusing on Kieran, his face twisted with disd

We've been friends s

o keep you company while you waited, but your 'friend' shoul

rassment and tried to defend herself.

.. talking... to my mate," Zephyr growled, and Kieran in

ll see you around," Kieran's

ure. Soon, she would be gone, and the thought of their friendship ending weighed on her. She watched Kieran head bac

it clear that you are my mate now, and a

was

ense his desire for you, and I do not share my mate with anyone. We are

oach

anticipation. "I sensed the growing pheromone levels in you last night. He might not be aware of them yet,

flared, her eyes narr

d firmly. "You're my mate. Kieran will stay away.