The Alpha's Trialed Mate

ded to get away from the toxic environment that had suffocated her for so long. As she walked, she felt a sense of freedom

umans. She had never been around them before, but she was determined to blend in a

f wolves talking in hushed tones. They mentioned the Luna's death and a plot to cover it u

of rogue wolves who sought to take over the pack. And Isabella's true heritage? She wa

on. She had so many questions, but she knew she had to be

s tall, dark, and handsome, with piercing eyes that seemed to see right through her. He

r that Ryker represented. But another part of her was drawn to hi

?" she asked, trying to s

Isabella. I want to claim you as my mate and hel

s offer. Could she really trust him? And wh

e to make, one that would determine the course of her life forever. Would she take a chance o

fidence, but another part of her was wary of his intentions. She

finally, trying to sound firm b

ive you time," he said. "But know this, Isabella:

ried to shake it off. She had more important things to worry a

own true identity. She met with Ryker a few times, trying to pry information out of him,

om an unknown number. "Meet me at the old oa

ut her curiosity got the better of her. She had to k

g spot, she felt a sense of trepi

w a figure waiting for her. It was a woman w

la asked, trying to k

man replied, her voice low and mysterious

he learned that she was not just a pack leader, but a powerful wolf with a special gift.

stumbled into a world of intrigue and deception. An

spine. "What do you mean, I'm in danger?"

lied, her eyes glinting in the moonlight. "You are a direct descendant of

there was something different about her, something that set her apart from the rest of th

ed, her curiosity gett

enough," she said. "But for now, you need to be careful. Th

realized the truth. She was a target, and she h

uldn't shake the feeling of unease. She knew she had to

been watching her. She had been wary of him at first, but now

way to Ryker's mansion on the outskirts of town. She kne

e weight of Ryker's gaze upon her. She knew he w

she knocked on the door, rea

in her determined expression. "What do you wan

rm. "I want to know who's after me and wha

flicker of interest in his eyes. "And what makes you think

r chest. "Because you're the only one who can

Isabella," he said. "I'll help you. But don't thi

of danger and intrigue that Isabel