Rejected by her mate and discarded by her pack, Seraphine thought she’d hit rock bottom. She was wrong. Now, she’s been traded as a breeder to the ruthless Alpha of the Mistwood pack, Theodore Zain—a man whose legendary curse kills every bride he takes.

Theodore needed an heir, not another bride destined to die. But the omega forced on him is disarmingly innocent and maddeningly resilient. He’s a man resigned to his cursed fate, she’s a woman with nothing left to lose, and their forced union is a powder keg waiting to ignite.

Theodore makes the terms clear: this is a contract, not a romance. She will provide an heir and stay out of his heart. He’s built walls of ice to survive the curse, and he warns her to do the same.

But as her quiet defiance chips away at his control, a possessiveness he never anticipated awakens a desire that could be her death sentence. Will her light be enough to defy a centuries-old curse, or will she simply become its next victim?


Disappointment and frustration consumed me as I collapsed onto my bed, staring at the doorway where Alpha Theodore had just stormed out. Why did he find fault with everything I did, every person I spoke to? He never bothered explaining what those strange items in the gift box were supposed to be.


What puzzled me most was his denial of sending them, contradicting what the guard had told me earlier. If not him, then who?


Part of me wanted to chase after him and demand answers, but pride held me back. Instead, I remained confined to my room throughout the day, wallowing in self-pity. Even as an omega breeder, I deserved basic respect and understanding from him.


Evening arrived before I finally ventured downstairs for dinner. The moment Aleena spotted me, her cheeks flushed crimson. "Lady Seraphine!" she stammered, her voice cracking.


Chapter 17 - Chapter 17 A Shade Of Jealousy