One Hundred and Nine

Ivan reluctantly dragged his feet along to the dining table to have dinner with his family. He was experiencing intense moodiness and didn't even want to be around anyone. The opposing emotions in his heart were the reason behind this. As much as he was happy that the moon goddess had blessed him with a mate, despite the fact that this mate of his didn't even like being a Lycan, there was a bigger problem.

He was trapped in an engagement with his betrothed, Emily, an innocent woman who loved him with a ferocity that was terrifying. Surrounded by his father, mother, and sister, his mind was a thousand away, consumed by fear and uncertainty. His conscience was beating him; it was heavy with the truth he was hiding from everyone.

Maya was a stranger, but she had awakened his heart and complicated it at the same time. He couldn't stop the yearning to strengthen his relationship with her and had a desire to just be with her. But how could that happen when his wedding preparations had alread