In the hierarchy of the pack, I had always been the outlier, the one they affectionately called "the runt." My life had been a continuous loop of being shunned and ignored by those who held power, anyone and everyone who mattered. While the other women of our pack eagerly hoped for the Werewolf King's arrival, I harbored no such expectations. After all, how could I, someone so weak that I couldn't even shift into my wolf form, ever hope to catch the eye of our formidable ruler? The day he arrived was one etched into my memory, marked by an unusual blend of curiosity and dread. As he scanned the eligible women, his gaze landed on me, the last person anyone expected. My heart pounded with confusion, wondering why he would choose me over the others who possessed far more strength and beauty. Days turned into weeks, and I found myself living within the palace walls, surrounded by opulence and luxury that contrasted sharply with my humble beginnings. Yet, my inability to shift remained a constant source of insecurity. I feared the judgment of the pack and the derision of the court. It was on the night of the blue moon, a rare and magical occurrence, that everything changed. As the moon's ethereal light bathed me in its glow, the Werewolf King approached, his eyes burning with an intensity I had never seen before. He gently placed his hand on my shoulder, and in that moment, the mark of the werewolf king was imprinted upon my skin. It was a searing sensation, a melding of our beings. With that mark came an unexpected revelation. I felt a surge of power coursing through me, an indomitable strength I had never known. It wasn't just physical strength but a newfound confidence that awakened within. I could sense the latent abilities that had been dormant all along, waiting for the right catalyst. As the days passed, I began to learn how to harness this newfound power, slowly transforming from the pack's runt into a force to be reckoned with. My connection with the Werewolf King deepened, and together, we forged a bond that defied convention. Our union was not just about power; it was a testament to the unexpected, a reminder that true strength often lies hidden beneath the surface. In time, our love story became a legend in the world of werewolves, a tale of an unlikely pairing that changed the course of our pack's history. And as I stood beside the once-dreaded Werewolf King, now my beloved, I knew that being chosen as his mate had not only transformed my life but had also reshaped the destiny of our entire pack.