REJECTED BY THE ALPHA, DESIRE BY KING

m farther away from the life Selene once knew. Her heart pounded, her hands gripping

d now, riding with t

ght above. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they emerged from the thick woods and into a vast clearin

the Alpha King's fortress place only the strong

top in front of the grand entrance. Without a word

wed in the darkness, unreadable ye

e pl

, his voice dee

down. The moment her feet touched the ground, his grip tightened ever so sli

as hi

castle was breathtaking- grand chandeliers hung from the high ceilings, intricate

t of towering doors. He pushed them open, revealing a grand

nto the plush chair. Lucian remained stand

here?" he finally asked. She sw

r in his expression. "Because you are

g. "The mate bond may be broken, but I can sense what l

t, but the words wouldn't come. S

s presence, drawn to his po

ce low and commanding. "You can leave and return

That wasn't an option. She had

lting her chin so she met his gaze. "Y

s. The Alpha King's mate? "I... I don'

nge warmth through her. "Because the Moon Godd