My Wedding Was Supposed to Be His Funeral

The Story

Brielle spends three years hiding in the dark, wearing Odessa’s scent to take her place in Alpha Gideon’s bed. Gideon knows the lie but refuses to grant her a name, protection, or freedom. Meanwhile, Odessa threatens her younger sister and schemes to force Brielle into a marriage with a brutal man. Desperate for an escape, Brielle volunteers for a soul bond with Evander, Gideon’s cursed elder brother. Everyone expects the Alpha heir to die within months. The pact starts as a survival strategy, but Brielle’s wolf calms Evander’s fading spirit. Her stubborn care gives him a reason to fight. Gideon eventually uncovers the truth while Odessa tightens her control. Brielle must decide if she remains a substitute or becomes the author of her own fate. She chooses her own path.