Torn Between The Alpha and His Bodyguard

Finding true love was supposed to be an effortless experience, a milestone reached at 21 when you instantly recognize your soulmate. For most, this is the case, but not for me. My heart was broken the moment our connection was revealed – a rejection that still stings five years later. I've moved on, but now fate has brought him back into my life. Maverick, once my mate, is now here to escort me, under his new alpha's command, to meet the supreme leader of all alphas. The irony is, Maverick has only grown more attractive, his gaze speaking volumes even though his mouth remains sealed tight. I plan to break that silence and seek answers from him. The name Tatum Rhodes echoes in my mind. She's my best friend's sister, my former mate – the one person I never expected to encounter again, let alone present to our alphas as a potential match. It's whispered that second chances with mates are rare, and I've always believed it. But the notion that the bond's end means the end of attraction? That's a lie I refuse to accept. In my heart, I feel like I've rediscovered the warmth of the sun after years of being trapped in a dark, cold place.