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Mated To An Enemy

“Duty before heart,” Ashleigh replied firmly. “What is that supposed to mean?” “It means I will do my job. But Caleb is just my duty, you are my heart.” *** Two men, two distinct feelings of attraction and trust. Ashleigh struggles to understand the feelings in her heart. Torn between the man she has loved for the past two years and the cold Alpha of an enemy pack, can Ashleigh figure out which of these men she truly wants to be mated to? Does she really have a choice? She is the daughter of Alpha Wyatt of Winter, the largest of the four Werewolf Packs. For two years she has eagerly awaited her eighteenth birthday so she can finally be married and mated to her love, Granger. But just before that magical day she runs into a significant problem: she finds herself bonded to another wolf. Her fated bond happens to be Alpha Caleb of Summer, the man whose father was supposedly murdered by one of her own. As if that wasn’t enough, every pack is suddenly reporting attacks from rogue wolves. Now Ashleigh is faced not only with a war in her heart, but one in real life. Will they be able to work together, putting aside all their heart ache and pain to keep their packs safe from the enemy that threatens them all? Or will this love eventually become their downfall? **Note from the author** 1. This is a slow burn for FL and ML 2. Trigger warnings all around. Abuse, trauma, gaslighting and manipulation. These themes are present all throughout the book in different ways. 3. This book is not just about the FL and ML, the cast of characters and side characters are full of rich backstories and their own chapters that play into the central plot of the story. 4. FL is young, she is flawed and she WILL piss you off. We all need time and experience to grow up. Join my discord server:

zwoz · Fantasy
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The Cost

Caleb felt her heart rate increase as a fearful unease swept her body.

Ashleigh swallowed and then backed away from the plate. She turned and carried the tray to the desk, setting it down slowly and keeping her back to him as she let the desk support her weight.

“Ash…?” Caleb called to her.

“I didn’t think it would work…” she whispered.

He stepped closer to her, wanting to reach out, to calm and comfort her.

“You didn’t think what would work?” he asked softly.

“I’m sorry, Caleb,” she whispered.

He could hear the tears in her voice.

“I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have…” her voice cracked, and she let out a heavy sob.

Caleb wanted to give her room, to allow her the space she might need. It had been five years for her but only a few days for him.

But seeing her cry, feeling her pain. He couldn’t bear it.

He closed the distance and turned her to face him, seeing the tears that ran down her face for only a moment before he wrapped his arms around her, holding her close.