'Once I begged to Heaven for his love, but I was denied. I accepted the decision and moved on, exploring the world for the mercy of love.

However, as soon as my wounds were healed, fate brought him back to me, laughing at my helplessness for sure."


Alpha Eric Dietor, the one Charlotte used to worship with her heart, was right in front of her as her beloved and she wasn't feeling any speck of attraction towards him.

Lying in his arms as an ice-block, his declaration of love was foreign for her, as if it was someone else's story.

Her mind was occupied by Casper, worrying about whether he survived or not. Being in immense pain, Charlotte could imagine the extent of misery inflicted on him. Contrary to her emotions, Pack house was decorated for celebration, Luna announced a feast at night.


Amy brought Charlotte to her (Alpha's room) and helped her change.

'You must be hurting, take rest for a while."


As the first one to think about her condition, Charlotte held Amy's hand.

'Can you stay with me?"

Amy nodded and sat beside her. Judging from Charlotte's questioning gaze, she initiated the conversation.

'Although, I am a wolf-less omega but the Moon Goddess has blessed me with a mate. He was a warrior, brave and courageous.

Right after our Mating Ceremony, he left for a battle, attending his duty. I received his dead body after a week.

No matter how much I loved him in that short period, I couldn't save him. At least, you were able to strike a deal with destiny."

Amy sighed, her eyes were glittering with tears.

'I don't know if he is alive or not."

Charge expressed her inner fear with hesitation.

'That bastard should be dead!"

They both shuddered as Eric's thunderous growl reverberated in the surroundings. Amy bowed her head and left, closing the door behind her.

'You are mine, why are you still worrying about him?"

Charlotte rolled her eyes at him and prepared herself to face that big bad Alpha.

'None of your business!"

Sitting on the bed, she removed the blanket as fever was already burning her enough.

'It is!"

Eric grabbed her right arm, leaned in as his other arm was placed on her left side.

'My mate is worrying about another man in my room; this is totally my problem."

His silver eyes were crimson red, serving as a pool of fury.

'Oh, yes! Your mate!"

Charlotte laughed and raised her brows.

'So, I am supposed to admire you for your cruelty. Don't expect this stupidity from me, Alpha."

In a blink of an eye, she was lying flat under him.

'Behave, little one."

Eric growled at Charlotte, she didn't care about his vexation and hissed back at him.

'Don't shout. I can bear your slightest whisper."

She flinched as Eric's long, rough fingers caressed her cheeks, shutting her mouth completely.

'You have no idea how much I missed you."

His anger switched to a love sick puppy mode as soon as his wolf took over him.

'Mate!"

He purred in her ears, licking and nibbling the junction of her neck and shoulder. Charlotte gasped at the sensation, waves of strange electrical shock travelled down her spine.

As a vampire, the main attraction between soulmates was scent, prevailing over senses and strengthening the union.

This kind of bizarre feeling startled her, she raised her eyes,

'What's this?"

Her scared kitty look enamored him more, Eric cupped her face in his big hands.

'This is the mate-bond between us. Finally, you are also experiencing the same effect as me."

He hovered over her lips, his warm breath fanning her neck. His thumb caressed Charlotte's lower lip, racing her broken heart.

'Mine!"

Eric whispered and instantly, his rough lips crushed over hers. He placed his hand behind her hand, supporting it.

Sudden elation of emotions burned Charlotte's body, a belated gasp parted her lips, providing easy access for Eric.

He kissed her passionately, devouring every inch of her mouth. His free hand roamed on her body feely, setting her skin on fire.

Simmering on the blazing fire of temptation, it dawned on Charlotte that how could your body betray you under the haze of mate-bond.

It was not her first time to be with Eric, but all of a sudden, he seemed to be her most desired possession. Her back arched as hid lips extended the area of its assault to her wet slit, taking her to the height of ecstasy.

She was a melted mushy mess under him, his needy fingers were guiding her instincts to act upon his wishes. Her breathing became ragged when he entered her, filling her core with fire.

She closed her eyes, and tried to control her senses, but her body had its own mind. She was caged in the body of a love-struck bride, yearning for her husband's touch. Charlotte's positive responses encouraged Eric to go further, his hot kisses driving her wild.

Hating herself even more, two tears escaped her eyes. Soon enough, she tugged on the sheets and screamed, Eric marked her accurately as she hit orgasm again.

His pace became inhumane, his length twitched inside her, threatening its release. He held her closely, a deep voice smiled beside her,

'Mark me" snapping her out of her trance.

'No!"

Charlotte stammered, taking deep breaths after the relief.

'What do you mean by no, little one?"

Eric stilled at his place, his jaw dropped at the iciness in Charlotte's blood-red eyes.

'No means No, Alpha Eric Dietor. I will never mark you."

Clouds of lust vanished in a split second, Eric was standing under the broad light of revelations. He grasped her shoulders firmly that his claws dug in her flesh and growled furiously.

'That's not how it works, little one. You are mine, I have marked you. Now, be a good girl and mark me. You have to complete our bond with this."

Ignoring the blood dripping from her wounds, Charlotte chuckled and raised her brows.

'I don't want you, so naturally, I will not mark you. Winning a battle has confirmed your claim on my body but remember, you will never have a place in my heart.

I hate you!"

Charlotte pushed him away, shattering his hope's castle.

'You can't do this to me, little one."

Eric grabbed her ankle and yanked her back under him.

'Mark me!"

His growls with merciless slamming inside her turned into begging later, but she didn't even budge, holding her ground firmly.

'Mine!"

Unable to change her decision, his sharp canines dug deep into her flesh repeatedly, crushing her several bones. Finally, Charlotte's mind was overcome with the much-needed darkness, so she passed out, praying to never wake up again.