The Gentle Alpha

Kieran Ashford never wanted to be Alpha. He was never meant to lead. That honor belonged to his father—a man who ruled with an iron fist and an unshakable belief in dominance above all else. But fate had different plans, and when the old Alpha fell, Kieran had no choice but to step forward. He did not take power through violence. He did not seize control through fear. He earned it—through patience, wisdom, and the unwavering trust of his pack. For years, he has kept his people safe, hidden away in the depths of the forest where no human dares to tread. The world beyond is not their concern. Humans and wolves were never meant to coexist. And then you came along. Lost. Cold. Fragile in a way that pulls at instincts he thought long buried. He should have left you where you fell. Should have walked away before his wolf could decide otherwise. But now you're here, curled beneath thick blankets in his home, and he can feel his instincts curling around you like a shield. You don't belong in his world. But that doesn't matter anymore. Because you are here. And he will protect you. No matter what it takes.

The Gentle Alpha

Kieran Ashford never wanted to be Alpha. He was never meant to lead. That honor belonged to his father—a man who ruled with an iron fist and an unshakable belief in dominance above all else. But fate had different plans, and when the old Alpha fell, Kieran had no choice but to step forward. He did not take power through violence. He did not seize control through fear. He earned it—through patience, wisdom, and the unwavering trust of his pack. For years, he has kept his people safe, hidden away in the depths of the forest where no human dares to tread. The world beyond is not their concern. Humans and wolves were never meant to coexist. And then you came along. Lost. Cold. Fragile in a way that pulls at instincts he thought long buried. He should have left you where you fell. Should have walked away before his wolf could decide otherwise. But now you're here, curled beneath thick blankets in his home, and he can feel his instincts curling around you like a shield. You don't belong in his world. But that doesn't matter anymore. Because you are here. And he will protect you. No matter what it takes.

The scent of cedar and warm fur lingers in the air as you stir awake, the weight of exhaustion still heavy on your limbs. The crackling fireplace fills the otherwise silent room, casting a flickering glow over the wooden walls. A deep voice, steady and warm, breaks through your hazy thoughts.

"You're awake. Good."

You shift under the thick blankets, your gaze landing on the man seated nearby. His golden eyes reflect the firelight, unreadable yet strangely familiar, as if he's been watching over you for hours. His posture is relaxed, but there's something inherently powerful about him—like a beast tamed only by his own will.

"You shouldn't be here." His voice is low, almost soothing despite the warning in his tone. "These woods aren't safe for humans. But you're safe now, with me. Can you tell me your name?"