Mated to My Intended’s Enemy

Synopsis

Victoria Howlthorne only has one night to destroy her value and escape a brutal fate—being sold as a v$$$$n to the infamous Alpha Moretti. But the dangerous stranger she chooses in the shadows of Devil’s Lair isn’t what he seems. “Buy a girl a drink?” “Shouldn’t you be in college?” he smirks. “My birthday,” she whispers. “I’m celebrating survival.” She gives him her body. He gives her the most unforgettable night of her life… and takes her innocence with a hunger that feels destined. But Leo isn’t just anyone—he’s the d$$$$$$t Alpha she was already promised to. She thinks she ruined the deal. He knows she just sealed her fate. When secrets unravel, desire turns to obsession. She tried to escape the monster. Instead, she gave herself to the devil who already owned her name. Will she run when she learns the truth, or surrender to the man who can never let her go?

Review

The Alpha Who Claimed His “Debt” in the Dark!

Oh, my darlings, prepare yourselves! If you are currently suffering from a reading slump because you can’t find a hero who possesses the perfect blend of terrifying dominance and scorching possessiveness, then stop everything. I have found your next obsession, and his name is Leo Moretti. This story, *Mated to My Intended’s Enemy*, throws you headfirst into the werewolf world with stakes so high they’ll make your heart pound right out of your chest.

This isn’t just a typical romance; it’s a masterclass in high-stakes, instant-connection fantasy romance, drenched in angst, confusion, and undeniable, primal chemistry. Trust me when I say, you need this book in your life immediately.

### Victoria: The Half-Breed Fighting for Air

Our FMC, Victoria Howlthorne, grabs you from the first page. She’s a wolf-human hybrid, a commodity in the eyes of her weak, debt-ridden stepbrother, Enzo. She’s supposed to be sold off to the notorious Alpha Moretti as payment for a five-million-dollar gambling debt—a “v$$$$n sacrifice,” no less! Can you even imagine the sheer terror?!

Victoria is *not* a damsel in distress waiting for rescue. She is actively fighting for her survival. In a bold, utterly reckless move on her eighteenth birthday, she tries to secure her freedom by losing her virginity to a handsome stranger in a nightclub, hoping the prospective buyer will reject her. This immediately sets up a fantastic internal conflict: she is desperate to escape her fate, yet she is drawn into a passionate, consuming encounter with the very man she thinks she is trying to avoid.

We see her strength in her refusal to be cattle, even when facing the legendary sadism of Alpha Moretti. We see her vulnerability when Enzo savagely beats her for her defiance, leaving her bruised and broken, clinging to the memory of her loving parents and her tiny savings. She is relatable because she is flawed, strong, yet utterly cornered. Her resilience in the face of the opulent prison that is Leo’s mansion, and her quiet dignity when dealing with the rude staff, promises massive growth for our heroine. She may be marked by the world’s cruelty, but her spirit refuses to be extinguished!

### Leo: The Alpha Who Is Everything You Crave

Now, let’s talk about the glorious, terrifying Alpha Leonard Moretti. From the moment Victoria lays eyes on him in that dim nightclub, the description is pure catnip for the dark romance lover. Broad shoulders, jaw carved from stone, a dangerous scar, and an aura so primal it sends an instant, undeniable pull through Victoria. Swoon!

Leo is presented as the apex predator, the Alpha of the Shadow Pack, feared and powerful. But Chapter 2 reveals the delicious irony: he was already in a deal with Enzo to take Victoria as his *mistress*—a mere trinket for debt relief. This sets the stage for delicious tension when she approaches him looking for a one-night stand!

His internal monologue is where the real gold is mined for us dedicated romance readers. His wolf howls, claiming her instantly: “Mine. She’s already ours.” He is instantly obsessed, possessive, and utterly captivated by the very woman he thought would be a quiet, compliant payment. When she mistakenly pays him for s$x, his pride is wounded, but his desire is inflamed.

He quickly moves from a cold, calculated Alpha to a man utterly consumed by his mate. He investigates her past, learns about Enzo’s abuse, and decides she deserves infinitely better than being a pawn or a mistress—she deserves to be his *Luna*. This transition from calculating powerful man to fiercely protective mate who claims her publicly before his pack? Perfection! He promises her protection, fidelity, and respect, even while laying down non-negotiable rules. He is the ultimate possessive protector who respects her (conditional) boundaries while subtly asserting his ultimate claim. Prepare for whiplash, ladies, because this man is *intense*.

### The Chemistry: Primal, Consuming, and Utterly Destined

The connection between Victoria and Leo is explosive from the first touch. It’s instant magnetism overlaid with the weight of destiny (or, as Enzo sees it, a shady business deal). The tension in the nightclub scene is electric—her playful seduction meeting his predatory assessment.

The physical connection, once it happens, is consuming. Chapter 2 gives us the intensity of a first time between fated mates—her inexperience met by his overwhelming control, which he expertly tempers into pleasure when he realizes she’s trying to escape her *real* intended fate. Even the fact that she thought he was an escort just makes their eventual realization of their true bond even more deliciously fraught with drama!

By the time they meet again at the claiming ceremony, the stakes are astronomical. Leo declares her his *equal* while simultaneously marking her as his *possession*. The forced proximity in the Alpha suite, where he respects her “no kissing” rule while actively dominating her senses through touch and scent, is *chef’s kiss* dark romance material! He tastes her tears, he marks her neck, he drives her to shattering pleasure, all while claiming her as “My luna.”

The later chapters dive further into the dynamic: he takes charge, cutting off Enzo completely, showering her with gifts (and the stunning wedding dress that was her mother’s!), and asserting his dominance in public by silencing her abusers. The lingering tension over their intimacy—the fact that she gave herself to him to avoid her *intended*—is a ticking time bomb. She still has rules, he still has his Alpha pride, and the fact that her wolf is only just stirring promises a beautiful, turbulent journey ahead as she accepts her new role.

### Emotional Rollercoaster: From Terror to Triumph

This read is pure angst fuel! We swing wildly between Victoria’s terror of being sold and her confusing physical response to Leo, who is both her savior and her new master. The conflict with Enzo is beautifully brutal, providing the necessary catalyst for Victoria’s desperation and Leo’s cold fury.

The moments of vulnerability—Victoria crying over her mother’s necklace while cleaning up shattered glass, or Leo’s internal struggle to manage his primal desires while respecting the woman he *knows* is his mate—keep you invested. You desperately root for Victoria to survive her trauma and claim the fierce protection Leo is offering, even if it means surrendering to his command. The ending of these chapters, with them finally bonded and facing the daunting reality of their new life together, leaves you desperate for Chapter 16!

### Final Verdict

If you crave the Alpha/Omega dynamic, a hero who is dangerously possessive but ultimately devoted to protecting his female lead from outside threats, and steamy tension that starts almost immediately, **you must read *Mated to My Intended’s Enemy***. The layers of mistaken identity, forced proximity, and instant, undeniable mate bonds make this an absolute knockout debut into their intense romance. Go. Now. You don’t want to be the last one to discover what a “little wolf” like Victoria is destined to become under the gaze of the magnificent Alpha Moretti!