Marked by the Forbidden Alpha: a Dangerous Mate Bond Paranormal Romance

When an ancient power chooses Lyra, her life changes forever.Marked by a rare and feared force tied to the land itself, Lyra becomes the center of a growing conflict between powerful hunters and the wolf stronghold of Thornveil. Some see her as a weapon. Others see her as a threat that must be controlled before her power spreads beyond anyone’s reach.As attacks grow more strategic and betrayals strike from within, Thornveil faces an impossible reality. Surviving may mean giving up the very person who helped them stand strong.To protect her people, Lyra makes a decision that shifts the balance of power across the region. But removing her from the battlefield does not end the fight. Instead, it forces everyone to learn a dangerous truth. Strength shared is far harder to destroy than strength held by one person.While hunters attempt to contain what they cannot control, Thornveil must learn to survive without depending on a single savior. Leaders rise. Loyalties are tested. And the line between sacrifice and survival becomes thinner with every passing day.In a world shaped by fear, power, and survival, one question remains.What does freedom truly cost?Perfect for readers who enjoy:• Dark fantasy with strong emotional stakes• Powerful female leads without romance focus• Wolf shifter politics and pack loyalty themes• Stories about sacrifice, leadership, and legacy• Character driven fantasy with high tension conflictA story about power, choice, and what remains when one person can no longer carry the world alone.