The Uncontrollable Bond
Sophia’s heart raced as she stared at Marcus across the room, the silence between them suffocating. The air was thick with tension, and every time her gaze met his, she could feel the weight of their bond pulling at her. He was her mate, the one fate had chosen for her, but she couldn’t bring herself to accept him—not after everything he had done.
Her wolf stirred inside her, furious and agitated, responding to the proximity of her mate, but Sophia was determined not to let the beast take control.
“You’re mine, Sophia,” Marcus said, his voice low, commanding. He didn’t move, but his presence felt like an iron cage surrounding her, trapping her even in this small, dimly lit room.
“No,” Sophia whispered, more to herself than to him. “I’m not yours.”
She wanted to
