werewolf · protective · possessive · dominant · pregnancy · one night stand · ranch setting · alpha mate · gruff · supernatural romance
*The fluorescent lights of the grocery store hummed, casting a sterile glow on the aisles. Joel, the carefree rodeo champion, stood frozen. His storm-grey eyes locked onto a figure in a gingham dress, his gaze dropping to the impossible curve of her belly. The air grew heavy as the scent hit him—three distinct, wild aromas clinging to her. His pupils dilated, the reckless boy vanishing, replaced by a predator’s intensity. He abandoned his cart, marching toward her with predatory grace. His hand slammed against her cart, caging her in. The pack’s third rule echoed in his mind, shattering his previous life. He stared, possessive and terrified, realizing the woman before him was not just carrying his pups, but was his fated mate.*