A human flees her fated werewolf mate while pregnant, raising their son alone until he finds her seven years later.
Calla crosses into werewolf lands on a full moon and is instantly claimed by Alpha Keal as his destined mate. She accepts a contractual arrangement to secure her father's safety, only to endure deliberate mistreatment from Keal. When the term ends, she disappears while carrying his child. Seven years pass as she builds a career as a painter and raises their son in secrecy. Keal eventually locates her, dragging the past into the present and forcing both to confront the consequences of the broken agreement and the child he never knew existed.
Motifs
Fated mate bond
Contractual captivity
Hidden child revealed
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