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?


After Zachery's departure, our new cook Joanna had seamlessly integrated into her role. However, Aleena struggled to warm up to her replacement. Something about Antonia's composed demeanor rubbed Aleena the wrong way. During one of our afternoon conversations, Aleena confided her concerns about how Joanna carried herself around the pack house.


"She acts like she's better than everyone else," Aleena muttered, her frustration evident. "Antonia barely acknowledges anyone when they speak to her."


I set down my tea cup and considered her words. "Her cooking skills are exceptional though. If she prefers to keep to herself while performing her duties well, I don't see the problem."


Aleena's eyes flashed with irritation. "You're missing the point, Luna. This isn't about being shy or reserved. She treats us like we're beneath her notice. Every time she walks through the kitchen, her chin tilts up like she's smelling something unpleasant."


Chapter 66 - Chapter 116 A Small Taste Of Freedom