PRISCILLA SWANEPOEL

**Blurb — *Kidnapped by My Mate Universe: The Alpha’s Doe*** When Lila Hart flees the only life she’s ever known, she believes disappearing into a quiet mountain town will keep her safe. What she doesn’t know is that the forest surrounding the town belongs to the powerful Shadow Ridge Pack—and its ruthless Alpha. Rowan Blake has spent years protecting his territory and keeping dangerous enemies at bay. The moment he catches Lila’s scent, instinct tells him the impossible: the fragile woman standing in his woods is his fated mate. But Lila carries a rare secret—she isn’t just human. She is a doe shifter, a creature long thought extinct and hunted for the power her blood holds. When rival wolves learn of her existence, Rowan has only one choice: take her into his territory before they do. Lila may see it as kidnapping… but Rowan knows it’s the only way to keep her alive. Now enemies close in, ancient instincts awaken, and the bond between predator and prey grows impossible to deny. In a world where wolves rule the night, the Alpha’s doe may be the one destined to change everything.

"I can't survive without you. Do you understand me? There is no 'king thing' without you—there's not even a me without you." Grayson never thought he'd lose Belle, but after months apart, he's desperate to win back her trust. Now the newly crowned King of the Supernatural, Grayson juggles royal duties while trying to reconnect with his estranged mate. But Belle's wounds run deep, and Grayson's attempts to explain what really happened are met with skepticism and fear. Can Grayson prove his love is genuine and overcome Belle's doubts? Or will the secrets he's still keeping drive an insurmountable wedge between them? With enemies circling and a kingdom to protect, Grayson must find a way to heal Belle's heart or risk losing her—and everything else—forever.