"It's MINE!" he exclaimed, his voice laced with anger. "What do you expect me to do? I saw you kissing someone else, despite knowing you already have a mate. I'm your designated partner, remember?" he added, frustration mounting. Freya, adopted into the Midnight Pack as a child, was unique among them due to her lack of a wolf scent. Many assumed she was like a human without a wolf form. Prince Matteo, destined to become the Lycan king, had been searching for his missing mate since he first caught her scent nine years earlier in the royal palace. Despite his relentless efforts, he could not locate her until fate led him to the Midnight Pack. Upon stepping out of his SUV, their eyes met, and Matteo instantly knew Freya was his destined partner. However, he initially failed to detect her scent. It wasn't until a tournament within the pack that their connection solidified. As Matteo finally recognized Freya's fragrance, she flashed back to a painful memory from her past. The royal family had ignored her adoptive parents' plea for help, leading to their tragic demise. Now, overwhelmed with emotions, Freya blamed the monarchy and hesitated to accept their mating bond despite the marking they shared. What would Matteo do in this situation, faced with Freya's rejection rooted in a deep-seated resentment towards the royal family?
