8 parts Ongoing MatureThe forest on a rainy day with a hint of citrus floods my nose, engulfing my mind. My eyes go blurry the scent is so lovely. I look back at the doorway to find it empty. My legs seem to move without thought as they track the scent, my more primal side taking over. I know my blue eyes are swirling with my wolf's black as I find myself at the edge of the dance circle frantically looking around. As my brother and best friend waltz in a circular motion around the room, I can finally see directly across from me. Time freezes as I lock eyes with a pair of hazel-green orbs that belong to none other than Xavier Rivers. He stands straight, towering over everyone around him. In the deepest, most haunted part of my soul I know one thing to be true.
Xavier Rivers, the monstrous Alpha of Crystal Moon Pack, is my Mate.
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Athena Drakos is Gamma of Dark Blood Pack. Athena has not always been the strongest in her pack and two years ago this failed her. She was used and taken for leverage in a war. Athena overcame the physical and mental scars of her past. Yet during her families annual Dark Blood Ball, Athena discovers her mate. Xavier Rivers; her long lost friend, Alpha of the most powerful pack in the world. Xavier has a reputation of cruelty, never showing compassion or forgiveness, a true monster. Will he reject her because of her past or will he be the male she once knew?