The Possessive Alpha's Claim

said, his voice quiet. "I lost my mate a long

athy. Losing a mate was a pain that only those who had been t

, as if the pain had

you and Magnus even more confusing. If you're not true mates, t

as laughable. Magnus's obsession wasn't

the fact that she hadn't fallen for his charm-a

g her his mate. The only explanation she could come up with was

ny scheduled for?" Darius

ver with because her father had insisted on having one as part of the deal-mainly as an excuse to gather his allies

ause of physical strength but because of his control over them. It was as if he held their secrets in his hands, something dark and manipulative. Rumors about Magn

ation, but after he recovered, he simply smiled-a cold, vengeful smile. He hadn't sto

was to turn to her Alpha, but since her father held that title, that route was closed too. Leaving the pack would only

er plan was to ask him to speak with his Alpha about taking her in, but she wasn't optimistic. She was latent, a healer with a limited ability to shift, and

ked Magnus-perhaps even more than he did. But sometimes, it was better to stick with t

able in her seat, crossing her legs and s

en't set a date yet?" Dariuspre

ly because it's none of your busine

e exciting, becoming the

"Is that the only type of female wo

it what every fema

, "I'm practically bubbling with ex

ed by her sarcasm. "I th

a

lers have gen

I'm the e

powerful healer," he a

work emotionally, soothing wounds of the heart. Others absorb physical pain to speed

clearly impressed. "Do y

pose. "Just be glad I'm not sitting on your counte

ething?" he teased

ssed through her-her mom's presence in the kitch

a playful tone. "What about in the bedroo

e can pin me down," she sai

liked that response. Alphas didn't easily submit.

m. The thought of it had his cock throbbing and his balls aching. He liked strong women-fiery, feisty. But they were often too intimidated by him to even try. He had an aura about him, a heavy

ke the others. She woul