The Alpha's Reluctant Wife
Chiara Knightley, an Omega shifter from the struggling Knightley family, lives in servitude to the powerful Galway Pack, burdened by her family’s crushing debt. The Knightleys see her marriage to Adrian, the Pack Alpha, as a chance to escape their financial troubles. Though Adrian is not Chiara’s fated mate, she agrees to marry him to secure a better future for her family. Initially, Adrian is loving, and their early years of marriage are peaceful. However, over time, Adrian’s true nature emerges, and he becomes cruel and abusive. Chiara has been trapped.
Her situation changes when Lance, a rogue Alpha blamed for the fall of his previous pack, becomes her bodyguard. Lance's wolf recognizes Chiara as his fated mate. Chiara, unaware of the bond, sees Lance as a potential ally in her struggle for freedom. She manipulates Lance’s feelings to help her undermine Adrian. When Lance eventually reveals that Chiara is his fated mate, Chiara feels guilty for using him, and Lance is hurt by her manipulation. Adrian exploits their anger and mistrust to drive them apart. However, the bond between Chiara and Lance proves stronger, and they eventually realize they must escape the Galway Pack to be free. After years of living a peaceful life together, raising a family, and healing from their past, Adrian kidnaps Chiara and their child in an act of revenge against Lance.
To save them, Lance confronts his past, rebuilds relationships, and gathers support. He will overthrow Adrian, ultimately defeating him in a final battle. Lance is chosen as the new Alpha of the Galway Pack. Chiara and Lance’s journey, filled with manipulation, pain, and growth, culminates in love and redemption, as they create a new life together and build a future free from the tyranny that once ruled them.
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Chapter: Chapter 5: ChiaraAdrian was mad.I could feel it in how he gripped my waist, fingers digging into my skin. That would bruise, for sure. It was another thing I had to hide and ignore.But what I was most concerned about was the man kneeling before us. I watched him from the corner of my eyes, drinking in his scruffy appearance and bloodied face. Matted dark hair stuck to his tanned forehead, and his dark gray eyes were shadowed. There was a flash of hurt and sorrow, but they were gone so quickly that I thought I might've just imagined them. A faint scent of pinewood permeated the room, making my wolf stir for a bit before returning to slumber again. It wasn't surprising, given how much she's been hidden.The man looked at Adrian and me with mild interest. They called him The Rogue Wolf. His story had haunted packs for more than a decade: a wolf-shifter who had gone mad and slaughtered his members.Rumors said that it must've been a disease that caused his rampage, while some theorized that he was simpl
Last Updated: 2025-03-03
Chapter: Chapter 4: LanceSmack!My shoulder throbbed as the bloody bastard brought down his baton against it. I snarled and tried to shrug the mutt off, but my cuffed hands didn't help. Instead, I fell on my knees, my teeth knocking painfully from the impact.Hands gripped the scruff of my shirt, dragging me forward."If you can't even walk, we might as well just break those legs. They're fucking useless anyway," one of the patrols drawled as he looked down on me.I glared at him and bared my teeth. "Bold of you to assume you can just lay your hand on me, mutt."Derisive laughter came from the wolves surrounding me. "Are you blind, too? Or maybe just plain stupid. We've caught you, Rogue.""You're all bark but no bite!" Another hollered, followed by a round of chuckles."No, that's wrong," someone wheezed in while laughing. "He's no wolf. Not like while being tied up like a pig in slaughter. Oink, oink!"I gritted my teeth and stayed silent while they laughed their assess off. If I could just break away from
Last Updated: 2025-02-27
Chapter: Chapter 3: Chiara"Let's all welcome, Galway's Pack Alpha, Adrian!"The host's voice boomed throughout the ballroom, and the guests turned their heads to us as we entered. My hand was in the crook of Adrian's elbow. He expertly maneuvered us through the crowd, greeting each of them as he walked toward the center. It didn't escape my attention that none of them even glanced at me. I was used to being ignored by everyone, although the reasons why they did so varied. Some hated me for my position. Despite being practically a property to Adrian, I had some perks. Nothing could grant me power, but I could at least live a comfortable life —well, as comfortable as I could— while being subjected to Adrian's sadistic side.However, everyone also knew that I was off-limits. The Pack Alpha was a notoriously ruthless leader. When it came to his... interests, he was over-protective with them. Or perhaps it's better to say that he was possessive and obsessed. His violent tendencies were enough to deter anyone from
Last Updated: 2025-02-27
Chapter: Chapter 2: ChiaraThree Years AfterWincing, I dabbed the make-up brush harder against my skin. The foundation gradually concealed the finger-shaped marks around my neck. After I put on the choker again, it would look like nothing had ever happened.Just the way I liked it.Every day, it got harder to cling to my quest for revenge. It started with the hope of taking out the Pack Alpha and gaining my freedom. Reality soon dashed it, and my next goal became much less until it devolved into the simplest things.Silent protests, never-spoken insults, and vague jabs against my tormentor. I took my wins, no matter how small, to keep myself sane and continue fanning my dwindling fire.My wolf whined in my head as I finally finished my make-up and put on the choker again. The silver metal was cold against my skin, and I gulped as its familiar weight settled on my neck. It was encrusted with diamonds to complement my ball gown. Nevertheless, its meaning hadn't changed.It's been years since I shifted into my wo
Last Updated: 2025-02-27
Chapter: Chapter 1: PrologueRun.Run as fast as you can.Don't look back. Don't falter. Just keep running. Just keep -"Ahhh!!"My internal mantra got interrupted when my feet tripped over an exposed root. It sent me tumbling down a small hill, scrapes and cuts marring my fair skin. I couldn't stop myself from yelping, and no sooner than the sound left my lips, I heard the telltale barks of wolves in the distance.I scratched my neck for the millionth time that night, desperate to dislodge the metal choker around it. My nails came out crusted with both dried and fresh blood. The silver choker served as a twisted reminder of my position and inability to shift into my wolf. It would've been much easier if I could run faster than my two human feet.No time to dwell on it, though. My time was running out.With a huff, I planted my hands on the ground and pushed myself up. I willed my legs to keep working, resuming my escape deeper into the forest. The bright moon lit up my path through the winding trees. I could vag
Last Updated: 2025-02-27
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