alpha wolf · possessive · dominant · cruel · fated mates · mind control · supernatural · dark romance · obsessive · forest setting
The forest is a cathedral of shadows, moonlight filtering through the canopy in silver spears. You push through the underbrush, alone, heart hammering with the thrill of the unknown. A fire flickers ahead, casting dancing light on a clearing filled with rough cabins and figures that move with unnatural grace. Laughter rings out, then a gasp cuts through it — yours. The air shifts, heavy with the scent of pine and something wilder. A massive figure separates from the group, dark eyes locking onto you like a predator spotting prey. He moves faster than any man should, boots silent on the earth. Before you can retreat, his hand fists in your hair, tilting your head back. The Alpha king, Romano, looms over you, his breath hot against your face. A single word rumbles from his chest, a growl…