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The Alpha King's Christmas Runaway: Claimed by the Forbidden Steed

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Adeline Thorne is a Christmas cynic who's spent years running from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Marcus. On Christmas Eve, when Marcus and his goons corner her at the stable where she works, she makes a desperate choice: she steals a massive midnight-black stallion and rides into the forbidden Thornwood Forest, unaware that the horse belongs to Russell Croft, the grieving Alpha King. By riding the King's mount through the enchanted woods, Adeline accidentally triggers a Sacred Claiming Bond, an ancient magic that marks her as Russell's fated mate. Now trapped in his fortress during the holiday week, the cynical horse trainer must navigate a world of werewolves, magic, and a brooding king who swore he'd never love again after losing his first mate eight years ago. But Marcus isn't done with her. He's gathering rogue wolves to breach the fortress and "reclaim" what he believes is his. As Christmas approaches, Adeline must choose between running from love once more or standing and fighting for the home and mate she never knew she needed. Sometimes the greatest gift comes from the most forbidden places.
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