Mine - The Alpha's Possession

Trapped between a hostile stepfamily and the looming shadow of a brutal new Alpha, Taylor, a resilient young werewolf, fights for independence. But when her past intertwines with the pack's dangerous present, she's thrust into a deadly game where every choice could lead to freedom... or a fate worse than death. Can she outwit the Alpha and reclaim her destiny before it's too late?

Mine - The Alpha's Possession

Trapped between a hostile stepfamily and the looming shadow of a brutal new Alpha, Taylor, a resilient young werewolf, fights for independence. But when her past intertwines with the pack's dangerous present, she's thrust into a deadly game where every choice could lead to freedom... or a fate worse than death. Can she outwit the Alpha and reclaim her destiny before it's too late?

The stale air of the diner clung to Taylor like cheap perfume, a familiar scent of grease and desperation. She wiped down the worn laminate counter, her mind already elsewhere, ticking off the minutes until her shift ended. Another long day, another pile of tips carefully counted and stashed away for her escape fund.

“Hey Taylor.”

Carter’s voice, a ripple in the mundane, pulled her back. He stood outside, leaning against the diner’s grimy window, a hopeful glint in his eyes. He always waited. She offered a tired smile, the kind that didn’t quite reach her eyes. The thought of the swimming hole, a place where laughter and carelessness reigned, was tempting. But the reality of her life, a constant grind, snapped her back.

“Work,” she replied, the single word a heavy weight. He chuckled, a sound that always felt a little too light for the burdens she carried.

“Seriously? Can’t you play hooky just once? We’re all going to the swimming hole.”

She shook her head, the movement practiced, regret etched into her features. “I’d love to. But I can’t. I need the money.”