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Chapter 1 - Unexpected
Steam curled from the shower as my hands traced over my cold, bare skin, trying to soothe the lingering chill.
My mind, as always, wandered to thoughts of my fated mate—imagining his hands on me, the warmth, the claim I hadn't yet felt. Turning twenty last month had done nothing to change my status.
No mate, no bond, no sign of the one destined for me. Yet I hadn't given up hope. My plan was simple: follow my sister's lead. She'd found her mate in her pack, so surely, my destiny awaited me there.
I shut off the shower and stepped out, letting the water drip down my body. Naked, I didn't bother with a towel; the room was empty, and privacy was mine.
Quickly, I dressed in my favorite casual outfit: denim blue shorts, a pink off-shoulder crop top, and white sneakers that squeaked slightly as I moved.
The living room was alive with laughter and chatter. My parents were already there, along with my sister and her mate.
Excitement bubbled in my chest until suddenly, the atmosphere shifted. They all jumped simultaneously, faces glowing, and shouted in unison: "Congratulations!"
I froze, an eyebrow arching. "Congratulations… for what?"
My mother rushed forward, enveloping me in a warm hug. "Honey, we're so thrilled! You're finally getting mated!"
My chest tightened, confusion and a flicker of anger rising. "What?"
My sister clapped her hands, squealing with delight. "We set you up! With the most handsome, irresistible Alpha alive!"
My jaw dropped, teeth clenching. "Who?!"
Their voices chorused together, almost teasingly: "Alpha Lucian Draven!"
I felt my cheeks heat, but not with excitement—anger roiled through me. "What the heck!? Why would you do that?!" I stepped back, pacing slightly.
"I've been searching for my mate for years, and you just… set me up with some stranger? Did you even think?"
My mother tried to speak, her tone gentle, almost pleading. "Honey, we were just trying—"
"No!" I cut her off sharply, my voice rising. "Just… stop!"
Grabbing my coffee and the sandwich I'd been planning to eat, I stormed toward my room, slamming the door behind me with satisfying force.
The muffled chatter from below didn't reach me—I didn't want to hear any more excuses or smiles.
I sank onto my bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind racing. Alpha Lucian… the name sounded bold, confident, almost too perfect. But perfect didn't mean fate.
I didn't know him, hadn't even seen him, and yet my family had already decided my destiny for me.
The thought twisted in my stomach. My search, my choice, my freedom—gone, swept aside by their excitement. And yet, buried beneath the anger, a small, undeniable curiosity stirred.
Who was this Alpha that my family seemed so certain about? What was it about him that made them so eager to bind me to him?
I rubbed my temples and let out a frustrated groan. Whatever this was going to be, I knew one thing for certain: my life was about to change. And I wasn't sure if I was ready for the fire that Alpha Lucian Draven might bring.
TO BE CONTINUED
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