Rejected by her mate and discarded by her pack, Seraphine thought she’d hit rock bottom. She was wrong. Now, she’s been traded as a breeder to the ruthless Alpha of the Mistwood pack, Theodore Zain—a man whose legendary curse kills every bride he takes.

Theodore needed an heir, not another bride destined to die. But the omega forced on him is disarmingly innocent and maddeningly resilient. He’s a man resigned to his cursed fate, she’s a woman with nothing left to lose, and their forced union is a powder keg waiting to ignite.

Theodore makes the terms clear: this is a contract, not a romance. She will provide an heir and stay out of his heart. He’s built walls of ice to survive the curse, and he warns her to do the same.

But as her quiet defiance chips away at his control, a possessiveness he never anticipated awakens a desire that could be her death sentence. Will her light be enough to defy a centuries-old curse, or will she simply become its next victim?


I needed to arm myself with knowledge before facing Becky again. The way she and Amy had mocked me for not being marked by Alpha Theodore still stung, and I refused to be caught off guard next time.


"Luna Seraphine?" Aleena's gentle voice pulled me from my brooding thoughts. "Should I bring breakfast to the dining room?"


I exhaled slowly, trying to shake off my frustration. "Could you bring it to my room instead?"


"Of course," she replied warmly. Moving closer, she took my hands in her weathered ones. "Don't let Becky's words poison your thoughts. Everyone knows she's been trying to catch Alpha Theodore's attention for years without success. She resents you because you possess what she desperately wants and will never have." Her thumb stroked my knuckles reassuringly. "Go freshen up. I'll have your meal ready shortly."


Chapter 67 - Chapter 67 A Thorough Examination