MATED TO THE ALPHA I HATE

"Warning: Contains mature themes. In a heated exchange, a voice boomed, "Back off from my friend," as Jayden, the notorious school bully and a notorious womanizer, forcefully pulled a girl towards him. "I am not your 'mate'," she screamed, swatting his hands away. "You can't claim ownership; I belong to myself," she retorted, her face set in anger. Counteracting her, she corrected, "Believe me, I'd never choose you, so stop deluding yourself." In a fit of defiance, Rhoda declared, "Stay away; I have a boyfriend waiting for me." --- Jayden, soon to assume the leadership role of the Darkmoon pack, was accustomed to being adored and desired. However, his rejection by Rhoda, the Moonstone pack's beta's daughter, stung. Fueled by his fury, he resorted to bullying her, assuming she'd cave under pressure. Yet, Rhoda's strength and determination proved resilient. Despite his relentless torment, she remained steadfast, choosing to endure his actions as long as he never crossed a certain line. Her world shattered when she turned 18 and learned the truth: her childhood friend Luca, who she believed was her mate, was actually Jayden – someone she feared. Jayden saw this as his chance to finally win her over, but would Luca, who had rejected Rhoda a year ago for another woman, let her go without a fight? And could Rhoda find it in her heart to accept Jayden as her true partner? The answers lie within this captivating story, waiting to unfold.