Alpha's Claimed Mate

"Understand this: follow my instructions without question," he said, his voice deepening. Instinctively, I placed my palms on his chest, feeling the strong beat beneath them. "Just do as I say, and all will be well," he gazed at my lips, adding, "Or else..." His subtle threat sparked my rebellious spirit. "What's the 'or else'?" He lifted his eyes to meet mine, a mischievous glint in them. "I'll make you submit." --- For her 20th birthday, Natalie Whitman had envisioned a fun night out with her two closest friends, away from her controlling boyfriend. However, things took an unexpected turn. Now, she found herself marked by a stranger, while her boyfriend angrily pounded on her door. Her choices were stark: hide the truth or pretend the marking wasn't real. But as the Alpha who claimed her unexpectedly entered her life, ignoring him became an impossible task.