Virgin Bride for the Ruthless Alpha

A forced marriage ignites a royal bloodline when a kiss saves a dying alpha.

Hybrid Bella escapes a wild hot spring after accidentally bonding with Alpha Edward, but he tracks her down and compels her into marriage. Their hostile truce shatters when poison pushes Edward to death's edge. In desperation, Bella kisses him, triggering a true-mate connection that awakens dormant royal blood inside her. The surge of power saves his life and pulls them both into the treacherous politics of a dark crown she never knew she carried.

• werewolf
• fantasy
• contract marriage
• hidden identity

1. Hot spring accidentally bonds Bella and Edward
2. Edward forces Bella into unwanted marriage
3. Poison nearly kills Edward until Bella's kiss saves him

Audience seeking fated-mate romance where a forced union unlocks hidden royalty and political danger.