Jadiel can't understand what she did so wrong to deserve her father and stepmother's hatred. Things used to be different. Used to be full of happiness and laughter. Then it all disappeared when her mother died. Only pain, darkness, and loneliness remained. She cries for help but only deaf ears receive them. No one wants to help a weak loser. One day, that all changes and Jadiel's life goes from the worst to one of wonder and joy. How long can it last when so many want to see her fail and wallow in despair? ====== Her eyes widened in shock when the mate bond eased enough for her to comprehend who was actually holding her. It was the Lycan Prince! This had to be some joke! No way her mate was the Lycan Prince. Tears poured forth. Of all the cursed luck. Jadiel knew he would reject her. She was nothing. A nobody. No power, nothing to commend her to a person of his status. She burst into soul-deep sobs, grieving what she felt was an unfair fate. She was never leaving this place. It would truly be her grave. Finally, her tears slowed, and she steeled herself to accept his rejection. She took a fortifying breath and turned so that she was facing her mate. “I’m ready,” she said softly, her voice devoid of emotion. “Ready?” “For you to reject me.”