The Beloved of the Lycan King

He captured her as a trespasser.Fate revealed she was his mate.But love born in captivity is the most dangerous bond of all. When human cartographer Selene Arkwyn crosses the forbidden mountains, she never expects to be captured by the ruthless Lycan King of Valtheris. Dragged before the throne for trespassing, she should face exile or death—but instead she becomes the King’s protected prisoner when a powerful mate bond ignites between them. A bond neither of them asked for, and neither of them can escape.  Selene refuses to be broken by captivity. While trapped in the heart of Lycan territory, she uses her knowledge, intelligence, and stubborn courage to uncover secrets hidden in the kingdom’s ancient history. What begins as survival slowly becomes transformation—as the human prisoner proves she might be exactly what Valtheris has been missing. But King Tharion Vhalric has spent his entire life ruling alone. Power taught him that vulnerability is weakness and trust is dangerous. Yet the mate bond between them refuses to be ignored. As Selene challenges his authority, questions his decisions, and forces him to confront his own loneliness, the King begins to realize that the woman he captured might be the one person strong enough to stand beside him. When enemies rise to challenge the throne and betrayal threatens to tear them apart, Selene must decide whether the bond between them is fate… or another prison. Trusting the Lycan King could give her a kingdom—or destroy the last pieces of her freedom. With war approaching and loyalty tested on every side, one choice will decide everything: walk away from the monster who claimed her… or become the Luna who could change an entire kingdom. A sweeping fated-mate romance filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, powerful alpha kings, dangerous secrets, emotional redemption, and a love strong enough to challenge destiny. If you crave intense slow-burn paranormal romance with high stakes, royal intrigue, and unforgettable mates, this story will claim your heart.