Bonded to the King I Once Saved, Now He Hates Me

Years ago, Tessa saved a wounded golden beastkin on a snowy night, but he vanished at dawn, leaving only a broken silver clasp. Years later, she accidentally fell into Blackridge territory, where Chief Nolan captured her, searching for his savior without recognizing her. A forced mate bond tied them together, yet Nolan kept doubting and hurting her. Framed by jealous Bianca and her selfish ex Eric, Tessa survived trials and proved her innocence.