Alpha Gideon’s deception

The stranger is the most beautiful man Jesse has ever seen. If he hadn't shifted into a werewolf to protect her, that bear would have mauled her for sure. He saved her life; she’s certain of it. Unable to shift into a wolf herself, Jesse was utterly defenceless when a wild bear began chasing her, preparing to attack. She still isn't fully accustomed to this new, vulnerable state, which is why she made the reckless decision to venture into a wild forest all by herself. But she just had to get away from her mate. Her supposed soulmate. Her controlling, overbearing, sometimes difficult soulmate. Jesse just wanted to be alone to collect her thoughts. She didn’t expect to run into anyone, let alone a mesmerising stranger. He doesn't know her, yet he didn't hesitate to put his life on the line to protect her. As much as she loathes to admit it, she immediately felt attracted towards him. How did the attraction come so fast and so hard with this new man, but failed to blossom when she met her mate? How is it possible that she feels such a strong connection already? She has only just met him. Yet she’s never felt the same draw towards the man everyone is expecting her to marry. Something feels off. Something she can't quite put her finger on. As she's taking in the situation, she hears a voice coming from the other side of the shore, calling out to her. “Jesse? Is that you? Are you okay?” She spins around in the water to face the figure standing there. Her mate’s face is scrunched up in irritation. Why is he looking so jealous? Shouldn't he be grateful to the man who saved her life? As she takes in the scene, standing between the man she’s supposed to love and the man with the inexplicable magnetism, she can't help but wonder — how did it all get so messy? It all started after Cassie’s wedding. When the delegation arrived and she met her mate for the first time…