Zarek’s POV I had been at Ryker's pack house for over a month now, and today... Today my preheat hit. I had been so careful for the past few weeks, trying to keep myself in check, but I couldn't control the raging fire inside me anymore. I had no idea how my wolf would react during my heat, especially in the presence of an Alpha like Ryker.My wolf, he despised me. I could feel his frustration, his anger, his desperation. Unlike me, he hadn't given up hope. He still wanted to escape, still dreamed of finding our true mate. And then there was me, broken, resigned. I had accepted my fate as Ryker’s. I hated it, but I had no other choice. I couldn’t blame my wolf, though. If I could, I’d leave in a heartbeat. But the truth was, I didn’t know how my body would react. The heat always forced me into submission, and now, with Ryker around, the danger felt even more real. I didn’t want him near me, but I couldn’t escape the pull of his dominance. My wolf wanted to fight back, but I was too
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