Lycan king's possession

"He gently whispered, 'Don't push my limits, little one,' burying his face in the curve of my neck. My back pressed intimately against his muscular chest, and I could feel the heat emanating from his body." "I... I..." I stammered, swallowing audibly, aware of his capabilities. Taking a deep breath, I said, "You can't confine me here with you. This isn't where I belong." "And I don't love you," I blurted out, instantly regretting the words. A low growl rumbled through his throat. In a swift movement, he turned me around, and my heart froze as his soulless black eyes met mine, capturing my soul in their depths. Ava, a 17-year-old vivacious cheerleader, was ecstatic about her upcoming birthday. Unlike others, she anticipated finding her werewolf mate on her 18th birthday, and it did happen – he was the gentle brother of the Alpha, a stark contrast to his enigmatic sibling. Their love story began swiftly, yet tragedy struck when rogue werewolves instigated a conflict, claiming her mate's life, leaving Ava shattered. Gideon, a 32-year-old powerful Lycan king, had searched for five years before finally finding his mate during a visit to the Blood Moon Pack. He felt an overwhelming love for her, but his world crumbled when he discovered she had feelings for another man. Caught between duty and desire, will Gideon let go of his claim or push to possess what he believes is rightfully his? And will Ava choose him as her mate despite the circumstances, or reject him?