The Alpha's Forbidden Mate

696·Lovelyn Ink

The staff or your little missy dies!!" His voice echoed darkly, the dagger piercing deep into her neck. When shy and reclusive artist Clara Bell moves to the remote town of Silver Pines, she expects nothing more than a peaceful and quiet life, and inspiration for her next gallery show. But her plans are upended when she crosses paths with Rhys Alaric—a brooding, enigmatic man with a presence as wild and untamed as the forest that surrounds them. Rhys is no ordinary man; he is the Alpha of the Silver pine pack, a lineage of werewolves bound by an ancient prophecy. His wolf recognizes Clara as his fated mate, the one woman who can calm his inner beast and fulfill his destiny. But their bond is a double-edged sword—bringing Clara into his world also exposes her to its dangers. As a rival pack encroaches on Silver Pines territory and whispers of betrayal threaten to shatter trust within his own ranks, Rhys must fight to protect his mate and his pack. Clara, torn between her desire for a quiet life and the magnetic pull of her connection to Rhys, must decide if she’s willing to embrace the love—and the peril—that comes with being fated to the Lycan Alpha. Their hearts may be destined, but their survival depends on their courage. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the forces conspiring to tear them apart?