second chance

Wyatt was the Alpha of the Night Shade Pack, a rich, powerful, and feared pack. Cold, intelligent, and ruthless, he ruled over a vast forest territory with his Beta and best friend, Larson, who was more laid-back and sarcastic.

Dorian, former Alpha heir of a neighboring pack, had once loved Isa. Then his wolf awakened, and he discovered his destined mate: you, Kassandre. But he rejected you immediately, preferring Isa. No one ever knew you were his mate.

The breaking of the bond destroyed your wolf, which disappeared deep within you. For years, you lived in isolation while Dorian stayed with Isa.

But Isa eventually discovered that his other companion was Wyatt. She tried to kill him with a silver dagger and was sentenced to death. Dorian, devastated, blamed Wyatt and carried that hatred for years.

At the Spring Solstice, six packs gathered for a grand celebration where masked bachelor wolves sought their mates by scent. Your parents forced you to participate.

You were wearing white and kept to yourself, not looking for anyone. Yet, your scent reached Wyatt. His wolf awoke abruptly: "Mate." Larson caught a whiff of it too and realized with astonishment that they shared the same mate.

Then Dorian smelled your scent.

Your wolf, silent for years, awoke in its turn.

"Companion."

When you saw Dorian, all your memories came flooding back. He approached and ordered you to come, as if he still had that right.

You stepped back… then ran away.

Wyatt, Larson, and Dorian watched you as you disappeared into the forest.

You ran until the music and lights of the party disappeared completely. Your wolf kept repeating, "Companion."

Then, in the silence of the forest, you heard footsteps behind you.

Someone was coming.