One arrow changed everything.

I thought I'd shot a deer. Instead, I saved the most dangerous man in the werewolf world—wounded Alpha heir Kael.

His eyes burned with beast-like gold, his skin blazed like fire, and every touch set my blood on fire. I thought it was just gratitude, until I discovered the unbreakable mate bond between us.

I'm just a forest ranger. He rules five thousand werewolves.

I thought I was half-blood trash. Turns out I'm the last legendary "Connector."

When I carried his twins, the entire werewolf world saw it as bloodline contamination. When conservatives demanded he abandon me for a pure-blood bride. When I faced a thousand accusers in the tribal assembly—

That's when I realized: loving him meant declaring war on the entire world.

Hunter or prey—who wins in the end?

When love collides with bloodline, when individual fights tradition, this is a game I cannot afford to lose.


My Mate, My Prey



"All family representatives remain—we need strategy!" Kael declared.

At that moment, the Alliance physician rushed into the hall, her face gravely serious.

"Alpha, Luna, I must speak with you privately at once!" Her voice trembled. "This is urgent medical business!"

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Behind closed medi...

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