Lycan King’s Second Chance Rejected Mate

He rejected me in front of everyone—like I was nothing. One word. One choice. And my whole world cracked right there in the pack hall. I ran. I hid in a human town. I told myself I was done with wolves, done with crowns, done with the bond that tried to drag me back to a man who didn't want me. I built rules to survive. Rules to keep my pride. Rules to keep my heart from turning soft again. Then the Lycan King showed up at my door. Kade was richer than sin, feared by every pack, and used to getting his way. But the day he begged for a second chance, his eyes didn't look like a king's. They looked like a man haunted by what he'd done. He promised he wouldn't touch me without permission. Promised he'd shut down the council that wanted me controlled. Promised he would earn every step back into my life. I didn't believe him. Not until blood hit school floors. Not until the council brought pack war into human walls. Not until Kade stood in front of silver meant for me. Now the king who broke me is offering me everything—protection, truth, loyalty—but it comes with a target on my back. Because the same people who cheered my rejection are done waiting. They want me silent. They want me owned. And they'll burn the world down to get it. But I'm not the girl they rejected anymore. If Kade wants me back, it'll be on my rules. And if the pack wants a fight… I'll give them one.