The Reluctant Mate by Kira Nightingale

They say the mate bond can’t be broken, but after Derek Shaw gave me one perfect night and then ghosted me, I’m determined to prove them wrong…

Sofia
I’ve mastered the art of looking fine when I’m anything but. Running Three Rivers’ hottest bar, looking out for my brother, smiling for the Pack—it’s what I do. What I don’t do? Trust Derek Shaw. My fated mate chose the military over me, but returned for one perfect night only to ignore me for months. So, I built walls so high even a werewolf couldn’t scale them.
Now he’s kidnapped me to a remote cabin “for my protection.” As danger hunts us and enemies circle our Pack, I face an impossible choice: Trust the man who’s broken my heart twice, or lose everything—and everyone—I love.
Derek
I’ve made difficult choices my entire life. Each one carved away pieces of my soul, but I’d do it all again to keep Sofia safe. When I discover enemies targeting my mate, I don’t hesitate—even if it means tying her to a bed to shield her from what’s coming.
But as we fight to survive a conspiracy that threatens all werewolves, I realize there’s only one battle that truly matters: winning back Sofia’s trust. With enemies closing in and Sofia’s life at stake, I’ll tear through heaven and hell to prove my devotion—even if it costs me everything.