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?


Maxwell's face drained of color when he heard Theodore's animalistic growl echo through the room. The Beta lowered his voice cautiously and asked, "Alpha Theodore, what has gotten into you?"


"Have I made myself clear, Maxwell?" Theodore's voice carried a dangerous edge that made the air in the room feel thick and oppressive.


Maxwell stared at his Alpha without uttering a word. Several tense moments passed before he finally answered, "Yes."


"Good." Theodore leaned back in his chair, his predatory gaze never leaving Maxwell's face. "Is there anything else you want to discuss?"


Chapter 30 - Chapter 30 A Place At The Table