Bending Fate
An extraordinary werewolf with unique magical abilities, including foresight, must learn to follow her heart while fighting a cruel fate. Jodie Mickelson, a maid in the whispering moon pack, is a unique hybrid born from an affair between a powerful witch and an alpha king. When she discovers that the pack's alpha is her fated mate, she hopes for a change in her luck. However, the alpha rejects and banishes her due to his disinterest in their bond. Fate sets Jodie on a path of destiny. Ares, known as the 'Bastard Prince,' is a formidable force of nature in the werewolf world and beyond. Betrayed by those close to him and haunted by rumors of his supposed depravity, he seeks to reclaim his thrones. Their paths will cross, sparks and insults will fly, and love will blossom. However, a terrible vision foretelling Ares' inevitable death at her hands stands between Jodie and her second chance at a happy ever after. Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to the cover image.
40: Tattoo
The room was still dark, except for a glimmer of moonlight creeping through the curtains. Jodie stirred, her heart pounding in her chest. A shiver ran down her spine as she realised she wasn't alone.
Initially, it was a faint whisper that filled the air. Then, voices she couldn't recognise, speaking in a language she didn't understand. Fear gripped her as the whispers became louder and more insistent. She could feel the strange presence by her bedside but couldn't see it. She tried to scream, but her voice was just a hoarse whisper.
She felt paralysed, unable to move. Then the voices seemed to echo in her head, filling her with a sense of dread. Jodie squeezed her eyes shut, hoping the voices would go away. But they only got louder, their words clearer.
"Jo-die. Jo-die. Jodieee. Jodie."
They called her name over and over again, with different intonations, like they were testing the sound of it on their tongues.