.."In the sight of the moon goddess and the spirits of the blessed night, I choose..." Gabriel paused and looked straight into the smiling Gwendolyn's eyes. He continued, "Astrid Thrain as my mate!" He declared. Gwendolyn's eyes widened in horror as Gabriel's words hung in the air like a challenge, his voice echoing through the pack's gathering place.Gwendolyn felt like she'd been punched in the gut. She couldn't breathe, couldn't think. The room spun around her as she stared at Gabriel, her mind screaming "No, no, no!"The pack's murmurs and gasps only added to her anguish. They had all seen her and Gabriel together, and witnessed their love grow. How could he do this to her?Astrid, the now late Ivar's mate whom Gabriel had killed, the alpha who Gwendolyn's blood gift to Gabriel helped killed, smiled smugly as Gabriel turned to her. Gwendolyn's heart shattered into a million pieces as Gabriel took Astrid's hand, his eyes never meeting hers. She was betrayed by the love of her life!In a world where shadows conceal the truth, Gwendolyn Thorin is caught between two worlds. When a forbidden love blossoms, she must confront her darkest fears. Will love triumph over tradition? Discover the secret of “Mated to the Lycan Alpha Loved by The Human”.