The Alpha's Surrogate Bride

"Do you, Sarah Bernard from the Crystal-Cloud pack, consent to marry Philip Jaxon from the Blood-Slashing pack as your husband? This decision weighs heavily on me. Will I regret this choice for Sarah's sake? Perhaps I should come clean now. My heart races, and my mind whirls." "Sarah?" Lifting my gaze, I met Philip's hopeful eyes... How can I disclose that I've been dishonest? It's too late to back out now. "I accept," I reply. --- Catherine's life had been marked by constant bullying since she was young, being an outsider without a wolf bond. Even her own sister, Sarah, couldn't shield her from the ridicule. When she finally found a potential mate, he rejected her due to her lack of a wolf connection. Fueled by shame and a desire to escape her oppressive circumstances, Catherine stepped into Sarah's shoes as Philip's wife, unaware of the dark path it would lead her down. Alpha Philip's intentions were self-serving, and Catherine's future was换取ed for her own desires. Despite planning to flee, fate seemed predetermined. To claim the role of Luna, she must fight to the bitter end. Will Catherine triumph or simply become a pawn in Philip's ruthless game?