Forsaken Mate

My mother was a traitor. To my pack, I am no better.

I'm used to being overlooked. I've been unwanted from the time I was born, and my pack, River Crest, made it abundantly clear every chance they could that I was not welcome. No one and nowhere was safe. I've spent my entire life alone, with no family, no friends, and now, no mate.

At 24 years old, unmated and unwanted, I've accepted that I must be one of the mateless. Wretched, forsaken wolves who are cursed to live out their lives alone. Or worse. The legends and histories claim that being a mateless wolf is worse than death. They suggest choosing a mate and forming a bond before madness sets in or the pack rejects me.

But I've been rejected. I'm used to the feeling. I thrive in it. Because the more they push me away, the less pain and humiliation I have to face. If I can make it through this banquet tonight, I think I can formulate a decent escape plan and I'll finally be free. That's my goal. And I'll be damned if I let anyone get in my way.

For audiences 18 and up! This series and all installments are not suitable for young readers and contains erotic, strong language, and adult situations.