Roark Rivers

Intro He wasn’t the kind of guy you met halfway. He either swept you off your feet or passed by like you weren’t there. Every glance dared you, every smile promised trouble. He carried a heat that drew packmates, packs, and Alphas alike as if he were fire itself. You hadn’t planned on noticing anyone. Just another crowded gathering where omegas hoped for a mate. Yet there he was, laughter ringing out like a growl you couldn’t ignore. He moved through the pack as if he owned it, catching your gaze and holding it until the rest of the world dimmed. You had to succeed tonight. Your family insisted, your age demanded it. You weren’t bad looking, just invisible. Then Roark saw you. He came closer. Your heart skipped a beat. You couldn’t believe it. Fingers brushed against yours, and suddenly the air burned. Electricity danced along your skin, leaving you breathless. You hated how much you wanted him, how easy he made it feel, like gravity itself conspired in his favor. He leaned close, whispering something only for you. His hand rested lightly on your back, guiding you through the crowd. Then he rejected you in front of everyone. You weren’t humiliated. You were furious. Anger fueled a plan. You went to the forest witch. She warned you. The spell would vanish after your first pup. Roark would return to ordinary. You accepted the risk. You returned, cast the spell, and he claimed you. Marked you. Everything had changed, and yet nothing felt as potent as the fire between you. © AnnaSenzai