fated mates trope meaning

Alexander Harris has always been cold and indifferent–a ruthless CEO who values power over love. Haunted by his past and allergic to a woman’s touch, he vowed never to fall for anyone—until he met Everette Carson. From the moment their paths crossed, Alexander was drawn to her in a way he couldn’t explain. When his grandmother threatens to hand over 15% of the company’s shares to his despised father unless he marries, Alexander sees an opportunity. Everette’s bold defiance intrigues him—making her the perfect candidate for a marriage of convenience. Silencing his grandmother and putting Everette in her place? It’s the perfect plan! But what starts as a calculated move quickly spirals into dangerous territory. Everette’s warmth begins to melt the ice around his heart, stirring memories of a mysterious girl from his past—the only person who ever touched his soul. When the truth behind their first encounter is revealed, Alexander realizes their connection was no coincidence—it was Fate. Just as love begins to bloom, dark secrets unravel, hidden enemies rise from the shadows and betrayal strikes—determined to tear them apart. When Everette walks away, Alexander’s desperation cracks through his icy facade. "If you leave me today, you will never see me again in this lifetime!" His voice was raw, and when she didn’t stop—he pulled the trigger. The gunshot shattered the silence, but the pain that followed was far greater… After Everette left, the memory of that moment etched itself into Alexander's soul, haunting him even after six long years. Now, fate has brought her back to Summerville—to where it all started. Will their story finally have a different ending—or are they destined to fall apart once more?

#Book 1 in Alpha Series ≛ He was powerful He was terrifying He was huge He had the whole world under his feet, within his grasp but to him she was his world, she meant everything. He was feared by all but it only mattered that she was scared of him. He was worshipped by billions yet he worshipped the very ground she walked on. His calloused hands were capable of ripping people apart yet they only held her with tenderness and possessiveness. His claws ripped out throats yet they only extended towards her to play with her curls.

“You, Arianna, are mine and mine alone! I don't bloody care whether he marked or married you first. I don't bloody care about the type of arrangement your father made with him. All I care about is that I want you…I need you” ******** Liam is the Alpha of the Alpha and the bully of the bad boys. He never starts a fight but makes sure to finish it. He is a beast that all men feared yet a god that all women wanted. He’d never been photographed with the same woman twice. But what happens when he has a one-night stand with a stranger who he must find and teach a lesson? What happens when he discovers this stranger to be his stepbrother's mate? Ariana's marriage was a deal arranged by her father and mate. Her mate doesn’t care for her or her feelings. He only wants one thing from her and will not let her go until he gets it. Unfortunately for Ariana, giving her mate his sole desires seems impossible. Just when she thought her life could not get any worse, she caught her mate fucking her best friend. Devastated, she ends up in a bar and later in the room of a stranger with whom she has a one-night stand. All hell let loose when she finds out the stranger is the Alpha King and her husband’s brother and she is pregnant for him. Ariana is forced to flee from her pack. She would do anything to protect her babies from her mate and his brother …except Liam is the Alpha King, and nobody hides from him, especially not the woman who has thawed his icy heart.

After being accused of killing her father, Azura Riverstone runs away from her pack when her mate and husband orders his Gammas to hold her as the captive. Torn between hurt and betrayal from her mate and step-family, she decides to seek the Alpha King for help but the only way to get to him is participating in the Alpha combat where only Alphas are allowed. How will she find the true murderer of her father when her ex finds her and offers a deal which she can't deny?

Aria Wilson is the Nightfang Pack's alpha. Her life is far from perfect. Because she is the weakest in the pack, she faces trials at every turn. She hands over her alpha position to her mate, who was formerly a rogue. When it is revealed that she is unable to bear children, she is cast out of the pack. Worse still, her sister takes her husband. And he rejects her. Aria is beyond heartbroken.   Cast into the wild, Aria must now survive. How will she unravel the mysteries of the curse on her? How will she get her revenge for being treated like scum?   When she catches the attention of a ruthless Lycan king, what will she do? Will her life ever know peace again? What are the mysteries surrounding her curse?   And how much will the people she loves stand by her?

When Saraphina, a powerful vampire, escapes her clan, she finds herself in the hands of Ethan, a fierce werewolf alpha who happens to be her mate. He is ruthless to her at first, but soon begins to fall in love with her. When deceit and betrayal strike, Saraphina must choose between her loyalty to her sister and her love for Ethan. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the shadows of their past? Or will their love be weakened by the very darkness that surrounds them.

In a world where destiny is written in the stars, the Moon Goddess holds the power to bind hearts. Selene, a young werewolf, finds herself at the centre of a controversial love triangle. Kidnapped by a vengeful Lycan Lord who is responsible for the massacre of her family, Selene's life takes an unexpected turn. She is rescued by the enigmatic Lycan King just before her eighteenth birthday. Her physical and mental strength have been obliterated at the hands of her abuser and she needs time to heal. But fate hasn't finished dealing her hand. A cruel twist is in store for Selene. As her wolf form awakens she discovers her true identity. She is destined to be bonded to not just one, but two powerful men. The ruthless Lycan King and the High Alpha who rules over the six werewolf packs of the South. As she grapples with her own desires and the complexities of her newfound bond, the High Alpha's attention is captured by Nerissa. She is a captivating Siren with her own agenda, who is being hunted by a ruthless gang of bounty hunters called the Siren Sisters. With the moon goddess's plans in jeopardy, Selene embarks on a soul-searching journey, fighting against the prejudice and doubts of a supernatural world that questions the legitimacy of her controversial fated mate bond. Moonbound Destiny: The Lycan king and his two Alpha Mates, is a spellbinding werewolf fantasy brimming with passion, intrigue and the eternal battle between love and duty, good and evil. Selene must navigate the treacherous waters of desire and acceptance, while the world around her teeters on the edge of chaos. Will she find the strength to embrace her fate and unite a divided supernatural world or will the forces conspiring against her love tear everything apart.

“You want to sever our mating bond? Just because of a mistress, Jasmine?” Logan sneered, his eyes blazing red from anger. I couldn’t believe the monstrous man barking before me was the man I once cherished—my husband. “It seems you’ve forgotten my uncle is the Alpha of this pack. You can’t win this, Jasmine. Stay in this marriage and save yourself from the humiliation of being expelled.” —- Jasmine’s seemingly perfect marriage is on the brink of collapsing after she discovers a shocking truth: she’s not the only lover in her husband’s life. The betrayal cuts even deeper when she finds out her best friend is the secret mistress. This shatters the trust and loyalty that once held their mating bond. Determined to sever their bond and start anew, she serves him divorce papers. But nothing prepares her for a stunning reversal; her husband turns the tables, falsely accusing her of infidelity. She’s on the verge of facing the punishment that comes with infidelity in her pack—a shameful expulsion. Just as her hope wears out, the stark reality of her fate about to dawn on her, a potential savior emerges: her fated mate, who happens to be the powerful Alpha of their pack, in whose hands lies the fate of Jasmine. He must choose between loyalty to his bloodline and protecting his long-awaited fated mate. Will he save Jasmine from ruins? or will he protect his bloodline and turn his back against her? As this inspiring journey unfolds, Jasmine’s love, loyalty, and resilience are pushed to the limit while she struggles to find her feet again and fight those who wronged her.

America Davies had always been haunted by nightmares after watching her parents get killed. Luckily for her, she had her mate, Travis Sky by her side who helped her through her hard times.  Her world came crumbling down after she was rejected by him and so she absconded from New Orleans to New York, trying to escape the harsh reality.  Months later, she delivered triplets. Now she lived her life with her kids as far away from Travis as possible. She was on the run from her past and anything that reminded her of her mate who rejected her but circumstances forced her to return to him after her pups are kidnapped.

JAREK She's an abomination—a constant thorn in my side. She has no right to be sheltered so closely by my mother and father, the alpha and luna of the Blood Moon Howler Pack. She is not of Alpha blood. Therefore she doesn't belong in this family or our pack. When I become alpha, I will toss her out with the trash. Silver will regret the day my mother found her; I'll ensure that. SILVER I was born partially shifted with my wolf ears and eyes that shift from blue to gold, then silver. My parents rejected me and left me to die at the border of The Blood Moon Howler Pack. Luna Celestia stumbled upon me and pitied the day-old baby who couldn't fend for herself. Jarek has made it his life mission to bully me any chance he gets. Lucky for me, our father, Alpha Maximilian, took me under his wing and taught me how to fight. I have become the fiercest warrior of the pack at only sixteen years old. Sadly due to Jarek and his minions Xillon and Zane, the future Beta and Gamma of the pack, I have been shunned by all of my peers. Will I ever be accepted by anyone in my life? Or will I constantly be rejected? One thing is for sure; once I turn eighteen, I'm leaving. I will make my way in life, even if it means being on my own for eternity.