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Penance

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Parts 7
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Reads 396
Votes 76
Parts 7
Time 53m

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Its been six long years and Raven's past still torments her at every turn. She has tried to overcome the consequences of her actions and conquer the ghosts of her past. 
Now that she has responsibilities to bear, she has to keep the monsters in her head at bay and maybe she may find a little love along the way.



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The Fated Bond: Shackled in Shadows

On her eighteenth birthday, Raven should feel excitement-but instead, she feels fear. The day is meant to mark a new beginning, yet her mother is gone, and the pack she calls family has never truly accepted her. Every glance, every whispered word reminds her that she doesn't belong-that she is alone in a world ruled by loyalty, blood, and power. Raven is a wolf, destined to find her fated mate, bound by a pull written in the stars and watched over by the Moon Goddess herself. But tonight, as her bond should awaken, something stirs in the shadows-an impossible force she cannot resist. A danger wrapped in desire. A fate that could consume everything she has ever longed for. Content Warning / Disclaimer: This story is intense and mature, featuring dark romance, danger, and raw emotional tension. While it explores mature themes, it does not contain sexual content. Not for the faint of heart. ⸻ A Note from the Author: This book was born on a sleepless night because I was bored, slightly caffeinated, and had way too many thoughts bouncing around my brain. It might not be perfect, but it's my chaotic little baby-crafted by me, fueled by imagination, and sprinkled with a tiny bit of help from ChatGPT (who I swear is mostly helpful... most of the time). Thank you for letting Raven crash into your world-she promises not to bite... too much.