A Wicked Ritual by Emilia Hartley

If I don’t find a way to break the curse my Alpha put on me, he’s going to make me kill the man I love.
I thought I was doing us all a favor when I gave myself up to save a pack member’s life. How was I supposed to know that my Alpha would perform a ritual that turned me into a magical puppet that he could control?
I’ve barely begun to discover who I am and what I can do as a Barghest. I won’t let my Alpha wield that power against the people I love.
If anything happens to any of them—especially Ryder—I won’t be able to live with the guilt.
So far, I’ve been able to fight off my Alpha’s commands, but I don’t know how long I can hold out against the evil magic.
I need to get myself away from Ryder and everyone else I care about. Maybe I should even let my Alpha kill me, so that I’m no longer a danger to those I love.
If only I could be sure that my Alpha’s tyranny would end with me, I’d take that deal.
After all, Ryder already has a mate, so it’s not like my future looks great, whatever happens.