Mated to My Fiancé’s Alpha King Brother

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Seraphina’s POV

The morning light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Damien’s office cast everything in golden hues. Damien sat behind his imposing mahogany desk, reviewing territorial reports with the kind of

focused intensity.

But every few minutes, his silver-blue eyes would find mine across the room, and the look in them made my

heart skip a beat.

“The Council of Alphas has confirmed they’ll all be present for the ceremony,” he said, setting down the latest

correspondence from the Eastern territories. “Lucas has coordinated with their security teams, and Claire

has handled all the logistics. Everything is ready.”

The ceremony. My official introduction as Luna of the Nightshadow Pack and mate to the Alpha King. The

event that would change everything-not just for Damien and me, but for Adrian as well. Our son would be

formally recognized as heir to the most powerful wolf dynasties in North America.

I should have been thrilled. Instead, I felt like I might throw up.

“Sera.” Damien’s voice was gentle, but I could hear the concern underneath. “What’s wrong?”

I turned away from the window where I’d been pretending to admire the harbor view, forcing myself to meet

his gaze. “I don’t think we should do this. Not yet.”

The words hung in the air between us like a challenge, and I saw Damien’s entire body go still. When he

spoke, his voice was carefully controlled, though I could see the storm building in his eyes.

“What do you mean, ‘not yet”?”

I wrapped my arms around myself, suddenly feeling small and exposed despite the professional blazer and

skirt I’d chosen that morning. “Damien, think about this logically. Three weeks ago, I was just your omega

assistant. Before that, I was nobody-a single mother working dead-end jobs just to keep a roof over my son’s

head.”

“You’ve never been ‘nobody,” he said firmly, rising from his chair with the fluid grace that marked him as a

my mate, You’re Adrian’s

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no political alliances, and no experience

to stay calm. “Damien, the others are going to take one look

I am-a nobody who got lucky enough

“Sera-”

about my lineage?” I continued, my anxiety finally spilling over

connections and my family

was raised by people who hated me for my omega

his hands settling on my shoulders with

and Luna of the Northern Territories. That you’re

in our alliance. That you’ve proven

you and still managing to raise an

said desperately, trying

led anything more significant than a PTA meeting.

rule. Some of them might

grip on my shoulders tightened slightly, and

flicker in

them try,” he said quietly, but his voice carried the kind of lethal promise that made my

my choice of mate is welcome

what I’m afraid of!” I pulled away from him, pacing toward the windows in agitation.

I’m a

me to face him. “Listen

from the approval of other

Moon Goddess herself, and from the loyalty of my pack.

mate.”

question it?” The words came out in a whisper,

room. “What if I really am just a

moment, Damien just stared at me, and I could see him processing my words.

I’d

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you think?”

chest. “Damien. I love you. More than I ever thought

But-”

that I love you enough to weather whatever political storms might come,” he finished,

voice flat.

hit me like a physical blow, mainly because there was truth in it. Despite everything

stronger every day, part of me still couldn’t quite believe

like Damien Nightshadow would choose someone like me if

I said desperately. “I want to prove

not just… not just someone you’re stuck with because of biology and