The Alpha King’s Hybrid Mate

He chuckled, low and dark, as my hands betrayed me, reaching out to trace the lines of his tattoos. The ink was warm beneath my fingertips, the patterns intricate-some sharp and angular, others flowing like water. I followed the path down his chest, my nails scraping lightly over his abs, feeling the way they tensed under my touch. My fingers fumbled with the button of his jeans, my movements clumsy with need. The zipper gave way with a sharp *snik*, and I pushed the denim and the briefs down his hips, my breath hitching as his cock sprang free. Thick. Heavy. Veined. The head was already slick with pre-cum, glistening under the dim light. I swallowed hard, my thighs pressing together involuntarily,trying to quell the ache between my legs, but it only intensified, a throbbing reminder of my body's betrayal. It was larger than she'd imagined, *There's no way that's fitting inside me.* The thought alone sent a fresh wave of heat pooling between my legs, my pussy throbbing in anticipation. He noticed. Of course he did. His gaze darkened, his lips curling as he kicked his jeans the rest of the way off. "Like what you see, little hybrid?” ___________________________________________ Lyra Soren is a rare vampire-wolf hybrid, hunted and alone… until the deadly Alpha King, Darius Kade, claims her as his mate. Their bond is fierce, forbidden, and irresistible, pulling them into a web of desire, betrayal, and blood-soaked secrets. Survival will mean facing enemies, uncovering dark family truths, and surrendering to the man she hates—and wants.