| Book One in Bonded Series | *if you're new, please start reading at the second part named "prologue", not the one that says original version... unless you'd like to read both!* Tradition states that the Goddess pairs you with the person that completes you in every way. The whole idea implies that you give something to your mate that they are missing, that together you are better than you were apart. If that was the case, I wasn't so sure that I was capable of being anyone's mate. My strong bloodline was a guarantee that I would be able to find safety in the arms of a suitable male. As the daughter of an Alpha, the elders believed that I was destined to hold the title of Luna. The sole purpose of my life would revolve around serving a pack, and a man, that wasn't my own. My father made sure that I understood my destiny did not include only being a Luna. He taught me that my true purpose was to serve our people and keep them safe. The idea of finding my mate was the last thing on my mind because my responsibility to my pack was always the number one priority. I am meant to be an Alpha, and my heart belongs to my pack. Highest Ranking • #21 in Werewolf Lupine Awards: Insane Innovators Winner •unedited•

"Head down, ears open. Don't bother anyone, and no one will bother you. Whatever you do, stay quiet. You've done it for 6 years, you can go a year and a half longer," (WARNING: MILD VIOLENCE WILL OCCUR) Amanda lives in the life of luxury...sort of. Her house is a mansion, and stepfather is a doctor. You would think she's a spoiled brat who always gets what she wants. Not necessarily. Amanda's "room" is in the cellar, and her only two possessions are a thin useless blanket and and a old photo of when she was actually happy. Life changed when she was left to live with her abusive stepdad who blamed Amanda for her mothers suicide. Since this all began, she has become selective mute; not letting anyone into her unbearable world. She's gotten used to living in constant fear and pain, but when she moves to Chicago, her whole life is changed. Conlan bursts into her world with a secret to hide. His family is unusual in many ways, and can do something no human can. One boy. One secret. One miserable teenage girl. Only time will tell what Amanda will go through. Werewolf #26 (best) Werewolf #26 (currently)

COMPLETED "All Alphas and Betas come collect your packs dorm house keys." Dax and I were making our way towards the front of the auditorium when I bumped into a few guys. They growled and turned to me. I tried to go around not wanting to cause a scene. "You know, your not supposed to wear hoods in school." I went to go around them when a blond kid tried to grab my hood. I grabbed his wrist twisted it and pushed him to the floor. Then a dark hair guy growled and tried to tackle me. I rolled off his back making him crash into his buddy. Suddenly I felt a slight breeze cross my ears. I turned around to see that the two were looking at me like they saw a ghost. A smirk on his face Dax replied, "What? You've never seen a girl before?" ••••••• This is MY book, so please don't copy or take my ideas. I worked very hard on this!! BTW first book :)

Nolan doesn't want a mate at all. But then his mate Emery shows up and wants him to change his player ways and be a real mate to her. Nolan refuses to change for her but to instead be her mate with benefits. But everyone knows that friends/mates with benefits never go without problems.