The Broken Alpha's Little Mate

Alpha Thomas nonchalantly suggests, "I think it'd be great if you became my backup plan." A chuckle escapes my lips, taken aback by his proposal. "Are you kidding? I already apologized for our unauthorized kiss, which was clearly my fault," I reply, feeling indignant. "But using that as leverage to force me into a mating contract? That's crossing a line!" "It's not about coercion, more like a mutually beneficial arrangement. For a year, let's pretend we're head over heels in love. Once the year's up, we swiftly divorce, and I'll provide you with a substantial amount of money. You're free to search for your soulmate then," explains Thomas, the Red Moon Pack's Alpha, who has suffered a devastating loss of his mate during childbirth. Faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage to a cruel pack leader, I decide to take matters into my own hands. Will our hearts heal old wounds and help each other escape from these unwanted obligations? Or will our complicated pasts stand in the way of finding true happiness together?