
Her Returned Mate (The Gathering Shadows Series, Book I)
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Introduction
"Rayne stood looking at her reflection in the mirror. Her a pale green ballgown clung to her curves and left little to the imagination. Her jet-black curls are swept up and pinned to her head, leaving her neck exposed. Tonight was the night that most of the unmated wolves in all the North American packs would hopefully find their mates. She was sure all of them were just oozing with excitement.
She was not.
She didnāt want a mate. She didnāt need a mate...."
ā...but the sudden scent of jasmine and vanilla hit her nose from somewhere close. That meant only one thing. Her mate was near..."
Rayne met her mate at the Moonlight Ball when she was eighteen, her mate that she never wanted to find, that she never wanted in her life. He showed up out of nowhere. His actions that night unknowingly set her free. She took the freedom he gave her, ran away, and never once looked back.
Now five years later he shows back up in her life after rejecting her five years ago, demanding that she take up her rightful place by his side. He walked away from her after calling her weak. No way was she going to just let him back into her life as if he belonged there. Rayne never wanted a mate, would he being here now change that? Her body and soul beg for him to claim her, yet her heart belongs to another.
Can her mate convince her to give him a chance? Will her lover convince her to stay with him? The Moon Goddess paired her with someone not of her choice, all Rayne has ever wanted was the chance to choose for herself. Who will win? Rayne or the fate that the moon set for her?
For mature readers 18+
Warning for abusive past trauma
Her Returned Mate is Book 1 in the Gathering Shadows Series. Book 2 His Redemption is also available for reading now on Anystories.
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North Rose š¹
To those that are not in my book face group, there will be no update this week. I had a death in the family and I am taking time to be with my dad.
01/24/2025 19:26Sarah Mee
204 for a single chapter... wth
11/02/2024 06:12
Visitor
Wilson and Sebastian are douchebags. Wilson is a rapist and Sebastian have no respect for himself and that woman Gia, you're visiting another pack and having sex in a broom closet, jeez.
10/25/2024 07:53Netta Paul
Also why didn't his wolf knew the child wasn't there, normally both parents scents will come from said child. Did she B.I.T.C.H used witchcraft on him or what
06/08/2024 11:42Netta Paul
I know all books is different, but most ones I read said you can only get your true mate pregnant, and it might happen once in a blue moon to get something (not really a blue moon) just an old saying, not you mate pregnant. But this Alpha was so p.ussy whipped he ignored everyone who was telling him about the thirsty wh.ore and know the fu.cker what back his mate he left in the dirt lš”š” personal if me were her I kicking him in his d.ick and reject his sorry a.ss
06/08/2024 11:40Iris Georgia
#HalloweenVibe
10/26/2023 16:09Rebecca Wheland
This was a great story with all the awesome twists. I love things that can keep me wanting more with mind engaging changes. I can't wait to dive into book 2, Thank you for all your awesome works!!!
10/24/2023 05:28Suzanne Thompson
j5c3. Great story, I love the twists and turns of events that go on. Truely enjoyed being introduced to other shifters other than werewolves.
09/05/2023 00:12Reader-731248
j5c3 I think this plot seems very interesting. I am looking forward to see how it goes.
09/05/2023 00:12Tre Lim
j5c3 I am so torn between the leads on who I feel for the most hahha I love the story. the plot is really good. a lot of twists. a lot of mystery. great all in all
09/04/2023 23:54
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