To what extent can you do, for the sake of power? Can you wear a crown with blazing fire? Can you walk through the room with all your foes behind? Can you wear this crown?
"Hah! Hah! Hah!" my uneven breathing did not stop me from running faster than usual. I trod on the leaves, and they crunched and crackled under my feet.
I was rushing through the woods; I felt like my blood would pop at any time out of so much tension and fear; I was alone, in the middle of the woods, while raining and lost. The sky was pitch black; I could manage the cold and wet weather, but not the fact that I was running for my life right now. The trees howled and rattled in the south, which was the opposite of where I was heading, making it more complicated to breathe.
Thirsty rogues were behind me; I didn't even know why, of all wolves, I'll be the luckiest dumb to be hunted by those three fuckers.
"Come on, wolf! Suffice our thirst!" someone said; I bet that's the tallest rogue among them.
"We can smell you, no matter how fast and far you run!"
"Damn it, am I that stinky to them?" I mumbled underneath my breath.
However, the thought that I may be able to escape from them vanished when I felt a cold, sharp hand grips my arm. I almost howled when one of the rogue's fingers dug through my skin; I immediately smelled the steel like scent`, my blood; it was my blood.
"Where do you think you're going, little wolf, hmm?" they caught me; their bare fangs were already out, their eyes were red as blood, and my wolf inside felt the intent to kill, coming from these rogues I was surrounded.
"Let me go," I hissed when his nails dug deeper than earlier, "You wouldn't want to hurt me; you will surely regret it," that was the only thing that came to my mind, trying to intimidate them, but it was no use, they just laughed, as if it was the funniest thing, they have heard so far.
"Then, let them come to be our snack,"
I kicked the man holding me and stepped back to have enough distance from them. I may be outnumbered, but I'm trained to survive.
In an instant, they disappeared from my sight, their laughter echoed, and I could feel them passing fast in front of me because of the strong wind slapping my face.
That won't work on me; I waited until it was my turn. I raised my arm to welcomed the approaching rogue.
My tight grip on his neck immediately stopped him. He didn't expect me to catch him; I could hear him gasping for breath. His two companions attended him; I could hear the gnashing of their teeth in annoyance.
"I don't really need anyone to save me; I can save myself,"
"I don't think you can," I heard from behind, followed by a stab to my chest; blood was gushing from the stabbed part, and my body immediately weakened; that shaft must have something on it, "Wondering why you feel that way?"
I smell the rose scent, wolfsbane.
"Do you also want to feel the excruciating pain of being hunted down?" an unknown voice spoke, they all threw me down and faced the stranger man, but something was happening to me.
Inside me, a tingling sensation, the smell of sweet lemon and lavender, with honey and a bit of chamomile, what's that? What's this feeling? Is this anxiety....... Or excitement?
"And who the fuck may you be?" anger and annoyance were evident in one of the rogue's voices, I think, for interrupting their meal, but I heard his loud gasp and, stepping back, "F-fuck,"
"We must run!" one of them said.
"No one will ever be able to escape from here," he said again; his voice gave me a shiver; it was so cold.... And lifeless.
"Run! The Alpha is here!" said again, "We did not do anything to make you upset; what must be the reason for you to go down here?"
"That lady behind you," with that I lift up my head, a man not so far away from us, was looking at me, no, he's not just looking, he is staring at me, like piercing my soul through his eyes, "Whom you almost kill, is my mine,"
"Please, spare us; we didn't know!"
"You fool!" in just a snap, all of them were cold bodies, in front of me, blood spatted everywhere, he came to me, I should be afraid, but his presence gave me comfort, a wild beast, he was well known for being a stubborn, and cruel Alpha, he is Xerxes, the rogue Alpha.
"Why did you save me?" I asked, trying to get up, "You don't have to do that,"
"Well, I don't want to be mateless for this seventh life of mine,"
I didn't catch what he said. However, one word caught my attention, he told mateless?
"M-mate, what?"
He shrugged as if it was not a big thing, "You felt and smelled that too, right? That tingling sensation, the smell of a sweet lemon and lavender, with honey and a bit of chamomile," my eyes widened; he just described it perfectly!
"You must be mistaken; a wolf like you, can't be able to mate with w-"
"But it is; I'll bring you home, whether you like it or not; you're mine, you're my mate," he carried me as if I were a piece of paper, "We must go before the wolfsbane poisoned your whole system," I was just looking at her throughout his introduction, "I'm Xerxes, what's your name, wolf?"
"Esmeray,"
"The dark moon, it happens only every seven hundred years," he stopped walking and looked at me, as if examining me, "I think we will not be able to make it; let's just give you my antidote,"
My forehead creased; he has one for wolfbane? "How wou-" I didn't have the chance to finish my question when he held my chin and gave me a fiery kiss, entirely in the mouth.
Did he, did he just kiss me?!
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
[Cute Baby + Secret Identity + Powerful hero and heroine!] Caroline loved Damian with all her heart for five whole years. She devoted herself to him and lived humbly for his sake. However, when the couple faced a crisis, she hoped that the news of her pregnancy would fix their marriage, but what she got in return was just a divorce agreement. And to make things worse, while she was about to give birth, she had fallen into someone's trap and her life was in danger. After managing to survive such a harrowing experience, she was determined to cut all ties with the man. Five years later, she re-emerged with her head held high, being the CEO of a famous company. Those who used to bully her now got a taste of their own medicine. And the truth about the past gradually surfaced... Dazzled by Caroline's newfound confidence, her ex-husband wanted to get back together with her, but she just turned a blind eye to his advances. Damian pleaded desperately, "Honey, our baby needs both his parents. Please remarry me!"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ This Book Contains Matured Contents, reader's discretion is advised. *** "Do you have any idea how much I want to be inside you right now?" he asked as he stood to his feet. "Then why aren't you?" I responded, loving the feel of him pressed so close, my back to the mirror, my front to him. But even still, in some far corner of my lust-fogged mind, I realized that we were still in a bathroom. Anyone could walk in and see us. The thought of getting discovered was scary and erotic at the same time. "Oh, we're not done. Spread your legs a bit for me, Kitten." He commanded. When I did as he instructed, he settled between my legs again. "Now close your eyes. And try not to move." Dominic Rutherford murmured. I drew in a sharp breath as his fingers slipped into me with a silky, wet ease. First one. Then another. A feverish tide rose inside me, and I groaned. I jerked in response, causing me to unconsciously move my hips towards his teasing, clever hand, seeking more. "Ohh-" My body trembled under his touch. "Please..." *** Ruby escapes a stifling marriage filled with betrayal, eager to reclaim her freedom. At a masquerade ball, she meets Dominic, a mysterious older man always wearing a mask and has a complex past. Their intense attraction ignites a passionate and dangerous affair. Dominic, who was tasked by Ruby's unknown brother to find her, is captivated by her defiant spirit. As Ruby gets entangled in Dominic's dark world and faces threats from her vengeful former husband and an enemy within, she struggles with her fear of love. Will Ruby and Dominic overcome their pasts and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart? Can Ruby submit to love even after the truth is revealed?