Sheltered shifter Celeste runs away after disappointing her parents with another failure to secure a worthy mate bond, but she accidentally stumbles onto the land of a brutal Alpha in dire need of his mate; it just so happens that his soulmate is her. Season 1 of The Dark Alpha *** Controlled by her ambitious parents, Celeste's sole purpose has always been procuring a mate bond with a high-ranking wolf. Their pack's future Beta is her last chance to secure her family's name, but when Celeste's sister is mated to the Rowan Beta instead, a humiliated Celeste runs away onto unclaimed land. Her taste of freedom is thwarted the second she trespasses onto the territory of the enigmatic and feared Alpha Theo Draven. Though there is no more impressive mate than an Alpha, the seductive mate bond that solidifies between her and Alpha Draven only makes matters worse. Her family and her pack urge Celeste to leave her new Alpha mate, concerned for her wellbeing and safety, but Celeste can't seem to let the dark Alpha go, sparking a war with her caught in the middle.

He's a smoldering, ancient vampire-her immortal enemy. And now he's her master. Will she give in to her unholy desires? Victoria is determined to slay the notorious vampire Marcellus. She needs to set herself apart from her famous parents and create her own legacy as a slayer. But when she locates Marcellus, Victoria accidentally wakes him from his torpor. Before she can blink, he has killed her. And then...she wakes up. Against her will, Marcellus has turned her into the very thing she despises: a vampire. Now she's the captive of this bloodthirsty and shockingly handsome monster. Can she escape and find a way to destroy him for good, or will the erotic draw of their sire bond prove too strong? WARNING: This story contains depictions of sexual acts with dubious consent by one or multiple parties, mental health crises, bullying, stalking, gaslighting, sexual harassment, substance abuse, strong language, violence, and explicit sexual content that may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Cover design by Mibl Art LLC *** This story is part of a special collection of YONDER Originals now available on Wattpad! Unlock part-by-part or the full story with Wattpad Coins.