"I, Madeline Clark, was about to speak," I began, but Alpha Dimitri interrupted by placing his hand over my mouth. He pulled me close, his voice filled with anger and urgency. "What are you trying to do?!" he exclaimed. "I've waited for you, Maddie, for months, and I won't let you go through with this. I've risked everything for you." His eyes were brimming with pain, and his voice betrayed his panicked state. "You belong to me, Madeline," he whispered, leaning in and gently pressing a kiss on my forehead. "You are mine, and I refuse to let you walk away." As a 17-year-old少女 struggling to embrace her wolf form, I've faced countless hardships. My father left when I was young, leaving me vulnerable to bullying and heartache. Losing my mother, the one person who loved me unconditionally, shattered me even further. Now, my father has returned to claim me for his pack, despite my reluctance. Financial constraints force me to consider this option. Dimitri, a powerful Lycan wolf and Alpha of a thriving pack, is 22 and has yet to find his life partner. To discover that I am his destined mate takes him by surprise, especially since I'm his step-sibling and haven't shifted. This revelation complicates matters, as I struggle to acknowledge our connection. Adapting to life in a new pack is challenging, and my relationship with my stepmother is strained. I yearn for the day I turn 18 and can escape this situation. But what will happen when I finally learn the truth about my mate? How will Dimitri react after I reject him? Can he convince me to stay by his side, despite the obstacles we face?"
