Everyone knew the truth—everyone except me. The ex-wife I had cast aside, Meredith Quinn, turned out to be my fated wolf mate. Rage, humiliation, and loss of control surged through me. In the end, I was the most ridiculous one of all.

As the most powerful Alpha, Max not only lost his wife but also missed the chance to recognize his destined mate. He was no longer the arrogant Alpha CEO, but a man desperately trying to win his wife back. He stood against the Castellano mafia family of Seattle, personally leading his men into their mansion and ultimately rescuing a gravely injured Meredith. One disagreement with James even escalated into a brutal fight that left bones broken… Furious and exasperated, Meredith remained firm: If you want me to accept you—you'll have to make me fall in love with you.

Meredith was no longer the quiet, obedient girl she used to be. Returning to work at MaxLine, she took control of her own life. In the face of Max's relentless pursuit, she held on to her dignity and made her stance clear: "What I need is love—not a mate bond."

Instead of chasing her with Alpha dominance, Max chose to step back and truly reflect on what love means. But will he really let go of the bond and give her the freedom she deserves?

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And this is book 2 of the series.