Awakening - Rejected Mate (Book 1) Novel

Alora Dennison belongs to a disgraced bloodline and lives as an orphan in her family's former pack, enduring isolation and fear. When she comes of age, fate binds her to the last person she would have chosen: Colton Santo, the arrogant heir of a rival pack's Alpha. Their packs are destined to merge under one kingdom, but Colton has always shown contempt for Alora and her bloodline, making her life nearly unbearable. Despite their fated bond witnessed by all, forces conspire to prevent their union. Colton's father particularly seeks her demise, though the reason behind the stigma she has carried her whole life remains hidden. As an ancient war reignites, bringing bloodthirsty enemies back to threaten all Lycanthropes, Alora must fight for survival. Her fate hangs in the balance: will she uncover the truth about her cursed lineage? And will Colton honor their destined bond or become her executioner?