My One and Only

"It was common knowledge that Ava belonged to Lucas. Ever since he first laid eyes on her at the playground when she was just four, their bond had been unbreakable. Ava, with her innocence and shyness, stood in stark contrast to Lucas, who exuded an intimidating presence to everyone but her. They were virtually inseparable, spending every day together, no matter where their adventures took them. As they reached sixteen, Ava's upbringing changed, as she was required to attend public school for a year after being homeschooled her entire life. This sudden exposure to a larger crowd, especially given Lucas' possessiveness over Ava, raised questions about how he would react to her meeting new people. Despite their strong friendship, there was a secret Lucas was keeping from Ava - a significant one. He was a werewolf, and fate had deemed Ava to be his destined mate.