The Alpha's Secret Lover

e rocky shores, their rhythm steady, like a heartbeat connecting the island to the mainland it kept at

by nature and maintained by its inhabitants. Dense forests, rugged coastlines, and cascading waterfalls made

imber framed homes and small shop

arled roots occasionally broke through the stones, a remind

forest held secrets older than the pack itself, and its depths were known to be as forbidding as they were

was celebrating an extraordinary day. The second child of their three childr

iscover her mate. The shifting ceremony and mating ritual awaited her under the full mo

nt scent of pine that lingered in the air. The crackling of the fireplace added to th

d from the bottom of the wooden stairc

forest in this dress? Hurry up!" She held up a lil

a sound that eased the nervous tensio

smirking. "I'm betting she'll trip at least three times before th

ack. "Who was it that fell face-first in

aving a dismissive hand. "I

es at him, a smirk playing on her lips. "Wh

"You're one to talk! Have you forgott

hing. "And what do you know? You were just a f

protested, though his voice

ays bickering, always teasing. No one would ever believe that Anna was

," Sarah said, gently but firmly, as she usher

ser, her reflection gazing back at her. Her round face, framed by dark curls, glowed with anticipation. Her black eyes shimmered with

" Anna called again. "Dad's making breakfas

Sarah replied, grabbin

f's life. It marked their first transformation into wolf f

gory, stood by the stove, his imposing figure clad in an apron that seemed comically out o

f the pack's territory. The scent of freshly baked bread and the earthy aroma of herbs filled the

m, familiar atmosphere. It was a time of quiet serenity before the bustle of the

ady talking excitedly, their voices a cheerful contrast to her heavy thoughts. The ceremony was only hours away, and th

mate; it was the fear that she wouldn't. The fear that, like so many others,

ders filling the doorway. His presence always

ected him for his wisdom and leadership in matters of family and community

. I hope you're not nervous about the ceremony," G

e off the thoughts that clouded her

erstanding. "I know, sweetheart. It's a big day for you. Fo

the ceremony," Gregory continued, his voic

You're putting yourself out there in

ves, there's something I want to make sure you all understand. Something t

rt of you, a mirror to your soul. The connection is unlike anything else in this world. It's pure, and it's pow

tories of wolves who spent their lives without finding their mates. Their eyes alw

oice firm, "it's worth everything. The connection is