The Mate He Rejected Married the Alpha King’s HeirChapter 1

Before he left for the border wars, Fenris Ashclaw promised he would mate me the day he returned victorious.

I waited three years.

On the day of his triumphant return, my father went to the Ashclaw Den with the mating contract sealed under the Moon Goddess's witness. He was thrown out.

Fenris's words were simple: "I'll take her, sure. But only as a kept she-wolf. No ceremony, no courtship marks, no mating bond."

The ceremonial procession passed the Ashclaw Den that day.

He and his war-bonded wolves were doubled over with laughter. "It was a joke! I can't believe you actually took it seriously."

"She'd stoop to being a kept wolf just to be mine. Briar Thornheart, how can you be so pathetic?"

The crowd of gathered wolves kept growing, but he didn't stop. He ordered his men to strip the courtship scent-marks from my skin, accused me of stealing the Alpha Prince's moonstone amulet, and dragged me through the territory grounds toward the Pack Council.

Then the Alpha Prince arrived in a rush and pulled me into his arms.

The color drained from Fenris Ashclaw's face.

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