Analysis: Fated To Be King by Skye Alder Fated To Be King is the second installment in the series by Skye Alder. It is a contemporary paranormal romance that utilizes popular shifter tropes, specifically focusing on "fated mates" and "royal" pack dynamics. Core Premise & Plot

: A stoic werewolf King who is initially cynical about the mating ceremony until he meets Malia.

: As the King of his werewolf pack, Ryker is obligated to participate in the mating ceremony to find his queen. However, his wolf fails to react to any of the official candidates.

: The connection between Malia and Ryker develops rapidly, a hallmark of Skye Alder's "steamy" and "fast-paced" writing style.