Maya stepped back, her chest heaving as she avoided Damien's piercing gaze. "I'm not yours," she said, her voice trembling, though her words were firm. "I never was. I never will be." He closed the distance between them in a heartbeat, his hand reaching out to grip the back of her neck, forces her to look into his eyes, "You are mine," he growled, his voice low and dangerous, his breath mingling with hers. "The universe has already decided. You. Are. Mine." Before she could protest, his lips claimed hers, rough and unyielding, stealing the words she wasn't sure she wanted to say. ******************************************************************************* She is just a simple village girl, living a quiet life in the heart of the countryside-innocent, kind, and completely unaware of the power her existence held. When strangers from the city arrived in her village, seeking water and shelter, she thought she was just being hospitable. But when her scent sparked something primal in the heart of one visitor, her life changed forever. He was not just a man-he was an Alpha. The moment he caught her scent, he knew she was his. But she was human, untouched by the world of wolves and unaware of the dangerous power struggles in his pack. Determined to make her his, the Alpha stays in her village, weaving his way into her father's trust to win her hand in marriage. But their union is only the beginning of her struggles. Will her innocence and resilience be enough to survive in his world? And will their love grow strong enough to withstand the secrets, betrayals, and challenges that lie ahead? In this gripping tale of love, destiny, and self-discovery, one village girl's life will change forever when she becomes, the Alpha's Village Bride.