Mated to My Fiancé’s Alpha King Brother

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Seraphina’s POV 1

The Nightshadow Pack training facility was nothing like what I’d expected. Located in a converted warehouse on the outskirts of Silver

Moon Harbor, the space was massive-high ceilings supported by steel beams, concrete floors worn smooth by countless hours of

combat practice, and the kind of industrial lighting that cast everything in harsh, unforgiving angles.

The scent hit me the moment I walked through the doors: sweat, testosterone, and the metallic tang of blood from countless sparring sessions. My wolf Ayla stirred uneasily in my mind, overwhelmed by the aggressive alpha energy that saturated the air like humidity

before a storm.

“Second thoughts?” Damien asked quietly, his hand settling on the small of my back. He’d changed out of his expensive suit into black

tactical pants and a fitted t-shirt that showcased every sculpted muscle of his torso. The transformation from corporate executive to

deadly predator was both thrilling and intimidating.

“Not a chance,” I replied, though my voice came out slightly breathless as I took in the dozen or so warriors scattered throughout the

space. Almost all male massive, intimidating specimens who looked like they could bench press small cars without breaking a sweat.

And every single one of them had stopped what they were doing to stare at

“Alpha,” a gravelly voice called from across the room. A man who looked to be in his forties approached us, his scarred face set in lines of

barely concealed disapproval. His brown hair was streaked with silver, and a jagged scar ran from his left temple to the corner of his

mouth, suggesting he’d seen serious combat. “This is the omega?”

“Marcu,” Damien’s voice carried a warning edge that made several nearby wolves take automatic steps backward. “Meet Seraphina

Knight. She’ll be training with us on weekday afternoons.”

Marcus looked me up and down with obvious skepticism, taking in my workout clothes-yoga pants and a fitted tank top that suddenly

felt completely inadequate for this testosterone-fueled environment. “With respect, Alpha, training is for warriors. We don’t have time to

babysit desk workers who want to play soldier.”

Heat flooded my cheeks, but before I could respond, another voice cut through the tension.

one of the heavy punching bags, wiping

was probably my age, with shoulder-length auburn hair pulled back in a practical ponytail and the kind of lean,

males surrounding us, her smile was warm and genuinely welcoming. “Not everyone can

hand toward me, ignoring Marcus’s glare. “I’m Riley Santos. I spend most of my time trying

there’s more to combat than

replied, grateful for her friendly demeanor. “And I’m definitely looking

these warriors and she’ll be in the

the kind of casual confidence

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happened to that blonde bitch who tried to mess with her? Word is she put

time. “That’s different,” Marcus insisted. “Civilian combat isn’t the same as warrior training. She’ll

“Unless you’re too worried about your reputation to

of weights clanking and punching bags being hit faded as every

turned to stare at the omega who’d

like anticipation. “Fine,” he said, moving

“Let’s

cracked like a whip across the space. “You will treat her with the same

don’t try to intimidate her, embarrass her, or prove a point

his gaze shifted between Damien

expression. “Crystal clear, Alpha.”

hours were the most physically and mentally challenging of

speed, and endurance—push-ups, sprints, defensive maneuvers, and reaction drills that

drenched in sweat.

physical demand—it was the constant

push-ups,” one warrior muttered to his partner.

quits before the first hour is up,”

an ambulance now

against my determination.

entire life being underestimated, dismissed, written

Not today.

Marcus demonstrated a defensive move designed to counter a larger opponent’s attack, I watched

my turn to attempt it, I threw myself into the technique with everything

managed to successfully deflect her practice attack. “Your

of the guys here,

staying after official sessions ended to work with me on

after an especially intense session, “I’ve never

Jake using that sweep we’d been working

though warmth spread through my chest at the compliment. “He has

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