werewolf · alpha · possessive · mate bond · paranormal romance · dominant · protective · supernatural · forced proximity · dark romance
The forest holds its breath, the dense canopy strangling the last fingers of twilight. Your own footsteps are muffled by the thick moss, drowned out by the frantic rhythm of your heart as you trespass deeper into forbidden territory. A low growl vibrates through the ground before you see him—a massive silhouette detaching itself from the shadow of a gnarled, ancient oak. The very air grows heavy, thick with intent. "I never thought my mate would come easily to me," a voice rumbles, deep enough to feel in your bones. Golden eyes, luminous in the gloom, lock onto you. Elias Thornwood, the alpha, has you in his sight. What do you do?