The bond that should not exist
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Elara had spent her entire life believing she was invisible.
A village healer.
A girl with no title.
A woman who belonged nowhere except the small cottage she shared with her grandmother.
Yet five of the most powerful men in the realm were now standing before her as if she was the only person in the world.
And it terrified her.
The tallest Alpha stepped forward, his eyes never leaving hers.
"My name is Kael Blackthorn."
His voice was deep, commanding, the kind of voice that made armies obey without question.
"I am the Alpha Lord of the Northern Pack."
One by one, the others introduced themselves.
Darius, the fierce warrior whose presence carried the weight of countless battles.
Lucian, the calm and mysterious Alpha known for his endless patience.
Riven, the charming lord whose smile hid a dangerous darkness.
And Adrian, the youngest Alpha, whose eyes held a sadness Elara couldn't explain.
Five men.
Five powerful wolves.
And somehow, all of them looked at her like she was something precious.
Like they had spent their entire lives searching for her.
"I think you have the wrong person," Elara whispered.
Kael's expression hardened, but not with anger.
With pain.
Because hearing her deny what fate had written felt like a wound he couldn't protect himself from.
"You don't know who you are," he said softly.
Elara's heart skipped.
There was no arrogance in his voice.
Only certainty.
Only longing.
A feeling that confused her more than anything.
The moment she stepped closer, the air between them changed.
Kael clenched his fists, fighting the overwhelming need to pull her into his arms.
He had faced enemies without fear.
He had walked into battles where death waited for him.
But one look from this woman had shaken him more than any sword ever could.
The other Alphas felt it too.
Darius looked away, frustrated by emotions he had never allowed himself to feel.
Lucian watched her carefully, already memorizing every small detail—the softness of her voice, the kindness in her eyes, the courage hidden beneath her fear.
Riven, who had never cared for anyone's heart but his own, found himself wanting to protect hers.
And Adrian wondered how someone he had just met could already feel like home.
Elara stepped back.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
For the first time, none of them had an answer.
Because the truth was too dangerous.
They had been taught that bonds were powerful.
That destiny could not be broken.
But they had never imagined fate would lead them to a woman who could make five Alpha Lords forget the world around them.
Outside, the Blood Moon shone brighter.
The ancient oath had awakened.
And deep within Blackwood Forest, something old and evil felt it too.
The woman who could unite the realm had been found.
But before the Alphas could protect her...
They would have to convince Elara that their hearts belonged to her.
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