Alpha King's Caged Mate

The Alpha King raised his hand, about to issue a command, but my pleading voice echoed through the air. "No, please! Don't do this! Take me, I'll go willingly! Anything but them!" Alas, it seemed he was deaf to my cries. The executioner raised his mighty sword, and an immediate crimson tide stained the earth around us. I let out a gut-wrenching scream, while Cole, standing atop the throne with a cruel smile, taunted me. "Did you find their fate entertaining, Eva? Enjoying the sight of traitors' downfall?" "You're a monstrous beast," I spat, "I despise you! I wish you would rot!" But his laughter cut through my curses, as he gently cupped my face, his malicious voice whispering, "Despite your hatred, you're mine now. The Mark of my ownership is upon you, Eva. There's nowhere to hide. No matter how far you flee, I'll always track you down." His fingers pressed against the bond mark on my neck, the undeniable connection between us sending shivers of horror and revulsion through me. It was true – I was trapped, ensnared by him. As the daughter of Lord Beta, Evelyn once enjoyed a life of privilege. But all that changed when tragedy struck two years prior. With King Theodore's unexpected demise, a power struggle ensued among the princes, leading to devastating wars. My family's alliance with the wrong prince spelled disaster. My fiancé, the future king, fell in the final clash, leaving me with a new ruler – the Alpha King. This new king, it seemed, sought not only my atonement but also my very being, body and soul.