All Chapters of BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

DEREK “Dad, a pack from the south contacted me yesterday,” I said as we sat in the pack office. My father, the Alpha, raised an eyebrow.“And what pack would that be?” he asked, leaning forward with curiosity.“Their name is Lunaris Mystique,” I replied, feeling a small thrill at even saying the name.His eyes flickered with recognition. “Lunaris Mystique?” He sat back in his chair. “I know of them. They’re a smaller pack, deeply secluded, but they’re not ordinary. They have a history of taking in magical wolves, those gifted with abilities, and grooming them to master their powers. Their stories have always been shrouded in mystery. For a long time, I thought they were nothing more than a myth.”“Apparently, they’re very real,” I replied. “An unknown number called me yesterday. They claimed to have heard I was searching for my mate. Before coming to you, I had the council investigate their claim. They confirmed the same—Lunaris Mystique is indeed a pack of supernatural wolves.”T

"Where have you been, Derek?" Adrian's voice broke the silence, his sharp gaze fixing on me. "I’ve barely seen you these past few days.”I hesitated for a moment, the half-truth already on the tip of my tongue. "I’ve been working on the building project—the new pack house for the increasing numbers in the pack," I said evenly. "And preparing for the arrival of the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack." It wasn’t a lie, but it wasn’t the full truth either.The truth was, I had spent most of my time with Ava at the cave, a sanctuary I had made into something of a second home. After her daily shifts, we’d meet there under the cover of darkness, spending the night together. Those hours were our escape—a space where we could bond, talk, and let the tension between us unravel.If someone had told me before that I’d find solace with someone like Ava, I would have laughed. But she wasn’t like anyone else. Ava had a quiet strength about her, a resilience forged from years of b

The tension in the air was palpable as Derek and I stood side by side in the pack house, both trying to remain calm, though I could feel the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface. The alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack had arrived, and with them came the knowledge that everything was about to change.We had decided to tell everyone the truth about us—the bond we shared that went beyond physical connection. Derek and I had been inseparable, our emotions intertwined in ways that felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. But with the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack on their way, I couldn't help but feel that the storm was closing in.The moment they stepped through the door, the atmosphere in the room shifted. Seth, the Alpha of the Lunaris Mystique pack, entered with his sister, Vee, standing by his side. Their energy was magnetic. As soon as Vee caught Adrian’s gaze, something unspoken passed between them. Their eyes locked, and it was cle

“Excuse me,” I muttered, my voice clenched between my teeth. My heart pounded with an intensity that matched the heat rising in my chest. This wasn’t just some casual disruption in our lives. No, this was something far deeper, something more dangerous. I knew, in my gut, that if I didn’t get out of here now, if I didn’t take control of the situation—this situation—I would lose my mind. And maybe my life.The guy… he was gifted. I still didn’t know exactly what that meant, or how it worked, but the sharpness in my instincts told me he was dangerous. I had no idea how powerful he was, but from the way my wolf growled, I knew it wasn’t a threat to be taken lightly. And yet, I couldn’t shake the suffocating urge to confront him, to find out just how far I’d go to protect what was mine.“Mom,” I said, forcing the words past my gritted teeth. “I’ll be back for dinner. I just… I need to do something.” My voice faltered for a split second, betraying the chaos that whirled inside me.I glanced

I turned to Derek, my heart heavy with the weight of everything happening around us. The tension in the air was thick, unspoken words hanging between us like a fog. Gently, I took his hand and pulled him to the side, away from Seth. Without hesitation, I pressed my lips to his, feeling his warmth ground me for just a moment.When I pulled away, I placed my hands on his chest and looked up at him. “Derek, I know how much you love me,” I whispered. “And I know you’re protective of me, but I need this time with Seth. Not as Ava, not as your mate, but as Nimue’s vessel. My wolf needs to speak with him—she understands him in a way that I can’t. And right now, I think she’s the only one who knows what to say to him.” Derek’s eyes darkened with concern. “Ava, I just want to be here for you. I don’t want you to go through this alone. I made the mistake of rejecting you once, of letting you believe I wouldn’t stand by you. I won’t do that again.”I cupped his face, feeling the strong, steady