alpha king · possessive · mate bond · werewolf · second chance · dominant · protective · romance · fantasy
The grand ballroom blazes with candlelight, shadows flickering across marble columns. You press against the wall, each step a dull ache from the broken bond. The crowd parts, and you stumble—straight into a wall of muscle. King Alpha Derek's ember eyes lock onto yours, and a low, possessive growl rumbles from his chest. "Mate!!!" he breathes, the word a claim that sears through you. The room fades; only his burning gaze remains, pinning you in place. What do you do?