"e;I don't need a bloody mate."e; That was exactly what Nathaniel Stone told the Elders when they demanded he find a Lupa to rule by his side. Six centuries of flying solo proved he was doing just fine on his own. If fate actually had someone out there for him, she would've shown her face by now. As Pack Master, staying single wasn't just a preference—it was power.Then she walked into his office, late for his catered lunch, and blew his entire six-hundred-year game plan to hell.The second she crossed the threshold, Nate's wolf roared to life with a single, absolute demand: Mine.She's buttoned-up, fiercely guarded, and acts like the biggest prude on the planet. Testing her boundaries, Nate throws a wild contract across the desk just to watch her squirm. But the moment his lips crash against hers, the games stop. The contact triggers a raw, explosive snap of power that shatters her restraint—and his control.Nate can try to ignore the bond all he wants, but his wolf has already tasted its queen. And he isn't letting her go. For a full list of content levels, please visit the author's official website.