Enemies Are Bound to Mate Novel

Lenora enters a room to find her boyfriend Asher at his desk and discovers through their mating bond that he is her destined mate. Excited to share this discovery on her birthday, she attempts to embrace him, but he remains cold and unresponsive. When she tries to tell him her good news, he dismisses her and walks away. Confused and hurt by his sudden shift in behavior, Lenora confronts him about his strange attitude. His response is cruel: he rejects her as his mate, declaring he cannot be with someone like her. The rejection wounds both Lenora and her wolf deeply, especially after two years of devotion. Asher coldly reveals that he only agreed to date her out of pity and now regrets it entirely. His harsh words are overheard by other students, who laugh at Lenora's public humiliation and heartbreak.