Unbeknownst to me, I ended up having an unplanned encounter with my father's long-time rival during a night. The next morning, he greeted me warmly, embracing me gently. My heart raced as I realized, in that moment, my innocence was lost to a stranger, instead of my intended fiancé.
Ava, the cherished daughter of Blue River Pack Alpha Robert, was loved by her father like a precious gem. For nearly two decades, she lived within the confines of their secluded village. That all changed at a festive gathering when her destined mate finally appeared on her radar.
The Blue River Pack and the Shadow Pack had a generations-old feud. The Shadow Pack resided by the sea, with werewolves rumored to be crude, fierce, and inclined to use force. Her father had instilled in her the importance of staying clear of their rough crowd, cautioning her about their unpredictable and untrustworthy nature.
But fate intervened when the very embodiment of that feared reputation laid eyes on her, his words leaving no room for escape: "Darling, don't even consider fleeing. Your father can't protect you from me."
