His Destined mate.

ripped my arm firmly. My heart pounded i

y," the bodyguard stated in a no-nonsense t

could I possibly say? That I had shamelessly thrown myself at the Lycan King wh

lined the walls. Under different circumstances, I may have admired the luxurious surroundings. But

e doors. The bodyguard gave a curt nod before pu

immediately landed on his tall, imposing figure standing with his back to me,

rful baritone voice that made my insi

with the Lycan King - the most powerful, revered figure in all the

set in a mysterious expression as those pale eyes speared into

to be reunited with you quite

embered our fiery kiss. I was so e

still on his face. "No greeting, my lady? No witty comments

nk away. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I was... really rude and out of line.

ers down my spine despite my shame. "Rude? Inappropriate? Hardly." One e

male was toying with me like a cat tormenting

e closely. "Tell me, did you have a chance to

alize what he referred to - his outrageous suggest

such a tricky, uncertain situation? Living a lie, even if

ed, obsessed "true mate" once and for all. And for me, it meant a break from th

ou want me to pretend to be your mate." I

y businesslike. "You will stay here, living among my household and playing the role of my mat

turn, will help me finally get rid of Emily's obses

to be this all-powerful alpha's mate? Being stuck in the middle of h

ry. Protection. A coveted reprieve from

for a better life, even if just temporarily. I knew with sink

e. "If I do this...will I have yo

rned wolfish. "You

aky breath. "T

g closed the distance between us in two long s

at him. "Smart move," he said with a deep voice. Our lips were alm

e he did the night before, boldly sealing our cr

his hand and took a step back. When he spoke,

will move your belongings here immediately to take up residence." His pale eyes glinted. "We c

'd just agreed to. Leaving my home, my pack, everything I'd ever k

the wise thing," he stated impassively. "This is a mutuall

and being shunned by others. The idea of living without judgmental stares

's unwavering stare. "I understand. I

nal details upon your return. For now, go prepare yourself. Our ga

ine. What had I just agreed to? Nervousness blossomed i

d, I gave a short bob of a cu

lips at my acquiescence before he tur

spinning from the King's strong presence, and

roubled me for so long, was going to face its toughest challenge yet. I could only pray