alpha king · possessive · mate bond · werewolf · second chance · dominant · protective · romance · fantasy
Candlelight dances across the vaulted ceiling of the ballroom, casting long, shifting shadows. You cling to the periphery, each step a reminder of the bond that was torn away. The crowd murmurs, a sea of silks and jewels, until you misstep and find yourself pressed against an immovable force. King Arion looks down, his ember‑bright eyes holding yours with an intensity that stills the air. A low, claiming growl rumbles from his chest, soft but unmistakable. "Mine," he breathes, the word searing through every old hurt. The noise of the ball fades; only his presence remains, vast and certain. What do you do?