Celine thought her life couldn’t get worse. Cast out as an imposter in the Alpha family that raised her, she now serves as a maid in the Royal Palace—mocked, bullied, and invisible to those around her. At 23, freedom is finally within her grasp. Or so she believes. Kaiden, the ruthless Alpha King, returns home to a kingdom shaken by rebellion and his brother’s tragic loss. The last thing he expects is to find his fated mate among the palace’s lowest ranks—a woman branded as wolfless and a thief. Their connection is undeniable, but he would rather rule alone than with a thief by his side. But fate had other plans, unable to let eachother go, but unable to fight against the forces that pull them apart, how would Celine finally assume her birthright as the Queen? And when she does, would Kaiden be able to convince her he belongs by her side?
View MoreCelineFor the first time in a long time, I woke up on a soft bed, the warmth of the blankets cocooning me as a small smile tugged at my lips. I snuggled deeper into the comforter, savoring the softness, the safety, the quiet peace of the moment. But as my mind slowly began to clear, the memories of last night came rushing back, and my smile faltered.I sprang up, panic clawing at my chest as I realized where I was—Kaiden’s room. The events of the previous night came flooding back in vivid flashes. His eyes, burning with possessiveness. His kiss, was fierce and claiming. The sensation of being claimed, of being made his. Over and Over again.My face flushed with embarrassment, as I noticed the absence of Kaiden. The room was still, quiet, and yet there was a lingering tension in the air, as if his presence still held dominion over every inch of the space. I hastily wrapped the comforter around my naked body, suddenly feeling exposed and vulnerable, despite being alone in this large ro
Kaiden“How dare you run away from the pack that has been merciful to you despite what you’ve done?” I growled, my head roaring with anger, as I glared at the pair in front of me. How dare she run away? How dare he, a guard, help her escape? This infuriated me to no end as I watched them nervously shift under my gaze as they realized that they had been caught.“Kai- your highness…” Celine whispered, her gaze falling to the floor. “It’s not what you think-“The guard pulled her behind him in a protective stance, and my gaze followed their enclosed hands. This caused my wolf to jump around in anger, begging for control so he could tear the little guard apart.“If you want to punish anyone, punish me. I am not sorry for doing this. She deserves so much better treatment than the treatment everyone in this kingdom has been giving her, especially your niece.” The guard all but spat in my face.A monstrous growl that would wake the whole kingdom tore through my lips. “How dare you talk to me
CelineShamefully, I ran away from the Alpha’s room like the coward that I was. I couldn’t recover from the look of disgust he gave me when I admitted to being a thief. His piercing gaze burned into my soul, making me feel smaller than ever under his stare. Why did I have to admit to being a slave? Would he have believed me if I had told him the truth about Sheila? My parents didn’t care for me, but why was I still helping them protect Sheila?I wiped away an angry tear that slid from my eye. I never thought my mate, not even the king, could be within these walls. But now, all hopes of finding a mate who would love me and cherish me had been dashed. My mate would rather die than accept me, a thief, as his queen.Approaching my sorry excuse for a room, I passed in front of the maids’ quarters—a huge room that all the maids lived in. They refused to let me live with them, casting me to a storage room infested with rats and insulting me every night I had to pass their room to get to mine
KaidenAfter so many years, I stepped foot into my pack again. My mind link being set in place again. My men and I have been gone for so long, it felt good and warm to be at the pack again.Years ago I wouldn’t have thought I would come to miss my kingdom, but after my brother and sister-in-law died, I had to take over and wear the heavy crown and take care of my niece who only had me. But due to the border rebellion from the nasty rogues, I had to leave her too.And the minute I mind linked her that I was back to the pack, I could feel her excitement through the link.But something else caught my attention. As our pack tradition, when the king returned, the guards and maids lined up to welcome him.But that wasn’t what stole my attention. A maid, fallen on the ground, unmoving.The sight of her struck me like a bolt of lightning. Her soft features, the delicate curve of her neck—everything about her tugged at my instincts. My wolf stirred restlessly within me, a primal energy clawing
CelineThe world tilted beneath my feet. “No… that’s not true,” I whispered, shaking my head. “They promised—”They promised to take me home after I was released from the palace.“They lied.” Sheila’s words cut me as sharp as a blade would. “They don’t care about you. They don’t even remember you exist. Honestly, you should thank me. At least now you know where you stand—on your knees, scrubbing floors. It suits you.”A tear slid from my eye. My parents lied about the service term? They were never going to get me after five years?“Please don’t do this to me? ”Sheila smirked, her eyes glinting with malice. “Oh, Celine, this is what you are good for. Now refill my cup, slave.” She sneered holding up her tea cup for me to fill.I sniffled back my tears as I took small steps to the chair she and Anya sat, looking at me with hatred in their eyes. I didn't believe her words. Mother and father would never allow this. She probably brainwashed them like she did to Anya.The porcelain tea jug
CelineI have been working as a salve maid for five years to get redemption for a crime I never committed.At three pm today, my last shift ends, meaning I don’t have to be a slave anymore. My eyes landed on the clock and I watched as the clock chimed at three, and at the same time, the Invincible weight I had on my shoulders for the last five years was lifted. A tear slid down my eyes.“I’m free.” I whispered to myself as I got up from my spot on the floor. And today I was going to see my parents when they came to get me. A smile widened on my lips again. I get to see my mama again.“You still believe that they care about you.” My wolf spoke up and sighed.“They would come, Silver. You are so pessimistic. I may not be their real daughter but I am still a part of their family.”Silver scoffed. “But they didn’t come to check on you? Not even a letter? That family doesn’t deserve you.”When I was young, I never doubted who I was. I am the Alpha’s daughter. My parents love me, and my bro
CelineI have been working as a salve maid for five years to get redemption for a crime I never committed.At three pm today, my last shift ends, meaning I don’t have to be a slave anymore. My eyes landed on the clock and I watched as the clock chimed at three, and at the same time, the Invincible weight I had on my shoulders for the last five years was lifted. A tear slid down my eyes.“I’m free.” I whispered to myself as I got up from my spot on the floor. And today I was going to see my parents when they came to get me. A smile widened on my lips again. I get to see my mama again.“You still believe that they care about you.” My wolf spoke up and sighed.“They would come, Silver. You are so pessimistic. I may not be their real daughter but I am still a part of their family.”Silver scoffed. “But they didn’t come to check on you? Not even a letter? That family doesn’t deserve you.”When I was young, I never doubted who I was. I am the Alpha’s daughter. My parents love me, and my bro...
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