Alice was just a normal girl studying for exams. Waking up one morning she finds a man naked in her bed? And he claims to be her husband?? Thrown into a world of glittering balls and unmatched power how is a simple girl from the suburbs supposed to acclimate?
Morning brought a rush of panic, sending Alice bolting straight up in bed. She had an exam this morning that couldn't be skipped! 20% of her grade and the promise of a scholarship would go down the tubes if she didn't get going now! Throwing the covers back she scrambled out of bed and made it about as far as standing before her panic hit new heights.
This was definitely not her room. The dorm she boasted might be small but it was a single room, making it nice and comfortable for her to study in. This room... was easily the size of the dorm commons. If not bigger, judging by the enormity of the ceilings alone. Everything was gilt and white from the furniture to the absolutely monstrous fireplace cheerfully warming the room. Turning her head she spotted a sitting area before it and a writing desk not too far from that. There was an area that looked like clothing storage in absolutely gorgeous armoires inlaid with intricate carvings down the side of some manner of flora. Beyond that was a door leading somewhere else. Behind her stood a bed clearly meant for a princess, the sleigh bed white and carved with those same flowers painted in gold. Beyond the bed stood gorgeously enormous windows, one set leading to a marble balcony and the view beyond it breathtaking. Mountains rose in majestic background, the expanse of forest at its base eventually leading to the borders of what looked to be a town, and closer boasted immaculate gardens in a large park.
Dumbfounded and a lot of frightened she hadn't even noticed the person still in the bed until it began to shift and groan. Startled at this new development all she could do was stare as a man emerged from the pile of blankets.
Oh, but that was not just any man. She'd never seen someone so perfect in her life. His blonde hair nearly matched the gilt on the bed, its soft strands practically glowing in the light. Emerald green eyes blinked sleepily at her as he ran a hand through his hair. He was younger, in his mid-20s maybe. Still a little boyish... but what she could see of his cut physique he definitely took care of himself.
"What's the matter? Why are you up so early?" Gravel from waking up made his tone rough, but gods did he sound good. She watched as he propped himself up on his forearms to watch her with a sleepy smile. "Come back to bed. You must be cold." Turning a pointed look down she followed his gaze, only to realize too late she stood in front of him entirely naked. Panic flared again and she hastily sought the robe hooked by the bed to cover herself as best she could.
A low laugh answered the haste in which she moved, prompting a glare from the redhead. "Is this a new game you've devised? Playing the innocent? After last night's performance I might have a hard time believing it." His smile promised danger and a hand pat the empty space she had vacated. This was absolutely impossible. She did not know this bed nor this man, and she sure as hell didn't do anything last night!
Just as she was to retort a knock at the door caught her attention. The male in bed made an impatient noise as she turned.
"Who is it?" Ah... that was definitely her voice, but that was not her language.
Your Highness, the Lord Lloyd wishes to see you."
Before she had a chance to respond to either the request or the title a man burst his way into the room, startling her back to fall sitting on the bed. He was no less stunning than the blonde, his dark brown hair the color of bark after rain and cut short. Warm gold eyes fixated on her from a tanned face, and his impressive frame sported well-maintained armor.
... Armor?
"Your Highness, we cannot delay the wedding plans any longer!"
She was so intent on trying to figure out what the hell was going on that Alice almost missed the words coming out of his mouth.
"Wedding?"
Two Alphas, one from Black River and one from Elk Trail. One woman, oblivious to the pedigree running through her veins. Mating season just got a whole lot more interesting.
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?