The Alpha's Mistake

Alaric Oaks has been searching for his mate for five years while learning from other packs. His father, the current Alpha of Phantom Pack, has sent him on endless errands the last fifteen years. When a she-wolf thinks she trapped him into mating with her, he's fed up and heads home to claim his title. What he finds on his unexpected visit changes everything he's known for most of his life.

Heidi's only desire is to survive and someday run away. Her mate, if she has one, isn't in this pack. For years, the thought of him rescuing her from the misery was her only hope. She has no wolf to talk to or keep her company. Isolated, alone, and beaten daily, her last resort is leaving. Every time she's gotten close to the border, an invisible force stops her. Eventually, all she wants to do is die.

Authors note: this is intended to be the third book in a series. Book 1 is Athena's Human Mate, book 2 is The Orhaned Luna. You do not need to read the others to understand this story. Based on feedback I've gotten, I have made a few changes, but haven't gone through to edit the others yet.

Ages! Wolf spirits wake up and can talk to their human at age 10 and mind-link. The first shift happens at 13. Finally, the mate bond isn't felt until age 21. It's 18 in the other stories.

I hope you enjoy it!