Forced to love the Alpha

undeniable, and Zephyr was right. As much as she despised admitting it, she couldn't continue to encourage a relationship with Kieran. It wouldn'

nd tree trunks, she ran for the sheer joy of it. Her eyes constantly scanned the terrain, adjusting her path and pace accordingly. Meanwhile, Zep

hind or trying to pass her. She realized he was toying with her, and annoyed, she veered off the path, heading into rougher terrain. She barrelled over a crest, char

d rolling, trying to escape her attacker, but she couldn't evade Zephyr. Within

and sat back. She shifted back into her human form, as did he. Her chest h

u do that?"

of you. A few more yards, and y

e carpet of leaves – a steel trap. She thought of her mother,

near the edge of the property, so I was on the lookout. Rest h

" she asserted, not w

y release the trap's trigger. Nielle jumped as the trap snapped shut, breaking the stic

your father when we get back, and he can send more scouts to check." He gathered the traps into a pile, marking their location so they cou

lle said, touchi

wha

have broken a bone if I

he pack, especially you. As my mate, you're the most important

tive to where I was going. I know these

u thinking ab

ou, or more precisely, I was testi

quick kiss. "Rest assured, Nielle, no matter what you throw at

Zephyr as he led the way out of the woods. When they arrived at the cabi

on the water, adjusting the flow and temperature. As the water cascaded over her, she reflected on the morning's events. Zephyr had been polite and even

the other male. Was it simply instinctual territorial behavior? After all, she was his mate, and no one else was allowed near her. Most likely, th

ere. Would he ever come to genuinely care for her, or was she destined for a lukewarm relationship? If she had been