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The Alpha King's Destiny: A Rejected Mate Second Chance Fated Mate Shifter Romance
by Eloise Benjamin
About this book
Violet has spent her entire life under the thumb of a cruel pack, dreaming only of the day she can finally walk away. When she is tasked with chaperoning the Alpha’s sister during the royal Mate Trials, her mission is straightforward: ensure the sister wins, secure her own freedom, and disappear forever. But when the powerful Lycan King, Vadik, locks eyes with her, the carefully constructed plan collapses. Despite the rigid hierarchy of their world, the undeniable pull between a King and a lowly omega ignites a forbidden desire that defies every pack law.
This gripping shifter romance blends dark-romance intensity with the high stakes of royal pack dynamics. Just as Violet begins to hope for a future with Vadik, she is ripped away and plunged into the brutal, lawless world of underground Wolf Wars. Forced to fight for survival, she must discover a hidden strength that no one expected her to possess.
Vadik is a ruler on the brink of losing everything, but he refuses to let his fated mate become a casualty of war. As he tears through enemies to reclaim her, their journey evolves into a powerful tale of found-family and second chances. Complete in one standalone volume, this is the perfect immersive escape for fans of fated-mate wolf-shifter sagas.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 23, 2026
It was such a pleasure to read a book that had a beginning, a middle and an end without having to purchase the next 5. 6 or 11 books to find out what finally happened to the main characters. I loved the story and the characters and was thrilled with the final ending. I knew what i was getting into when I previously purchased a series but I didn't realize that the final chapter of the last series would not be released for almost another year after I finished what had been published. I mu st be...
May 19, 2026
The story was interesting , knowing a Lycan could not fall for an Omega, so I was fully aware something was amiss. I love her for her strong morals and sticking for her own kind. I had wished for more pain inflicted on her ex, especially since he sent that rogue to kill her. I envisioned a whole different ending I like yours better. ) One person found this helpful
April 22, 2026
First part is much better than second part . However it is a good adventure overall. I enjoy the story. First part was a lot more developed. But liked the ending even if I wish I knew a little bit more about certain people. )
May 23, 2026
A book not to be put down. It has love, action, complexity, perseverance and justice. No crazy questions are left at the end and I love the ending. This is a great paranormal romance <3 )
May 14, 2026
This story is not bad, but it definitely could have been better. Pros- *introduction to a world in which humans know about Lycan/werewolves but those two worlds are completely separate. * a strong connection between the FMC and the MMC * looks like there’s a deep mythology/lore for this universe and at the end of the book a good setup for continuing the universe. Cons- *The editing needs some work, basic stuff like using the word wearily vs warily and confusion about which character is speaking...
