"Rudina, do you trust me?" I feel my blood go still and the tongue tastes like sandpaper. He had been different from all the other men. He had been everything I had needed all my life and I had never doubted that I meant more to him than a weak wolf. But what was I supposed to do when I found out he only accepted me because his status was in danger? As a mere solution to a threat to keep his pride. It had shattered me. "No, Volk. I do not." I say in a shaky voice. His green eyes glisten in the dark and I cannot believe what I see. I was making the Alpha King of the Red crescent moon cry. Rudina and Volk can never be more different in ideals and values but fate has it that their paths must cross and the universe brings them together in the most unexpected place. Setting his pride aside, Volk intends to conquer the world for a woman he loves through whatever challenge he may be forced to face. See how a man and woman experience love for the first time amidst conflicts, drama, secrets and truths dark enough to change things in the blink of an eye. A blend of love, lust and power, with demons lurking in the shadows.
CHAPTER ONE VOLK My entire existence was sculptured around dominating and standing above every pack, so what I thought would be my greatest disappointment happened 9 years ago when Dad told me I couldn't be an Alpha at 16 and also warned me against being too hasty. He had called me immature and made it clear Ashina could also take the spot if I did not prove myself worthy. Being the strongest in my pack at that time, it was beyond appalling to hear Dad speak to me with such little regard.
It didn't matter if my sister, born five minutes before me, had relieved herself of the right at a young age. Dad reminded me that he could always change the tides and humble me with the worst punishment. Ashina was equally very strong and as children, our powers were on par. I had been careful ever since and more cautious of every decision I made. Even after I figured Ashina, nor any wolf could ever be as strong as I was, I still heeded Dad's warning. Now here I am, walking away from what I am sure is the biggest and greatest disappointment of my life. "You know what she is, Volk We shall not leave her here." My werewolf, Conri had been the one who sensed her and from the moment I turned to walk away, he had been very upset. Amongst all of the things that didn't make any sense today, that was also really disturbing. Conri was more power-obsessed than I was. He appreciated only the strong and resented anything weak. The girl we had just seen was not only feeble, she seemed like every ounce of life had been sucked out of her. To make it worse, I could not sense her wolf. I was trying my best to connect the dots but there was no conclusion to arrive at. Her wolf could not be so dormant, and If it was, how did Conri still find her? "You know how important this is, we cannot abandon her!" "Do not scream Conri, that can not be my mate. I can't even sense her wolf." I groan. He was not going to let this go any time soon but it didn't matter to me. I would not take her. "She must not be left here, Volk. We shall leave with her." Conri had been the little demon living in my head for as long as I could remember and we barely had any fights. We acted in tune with each other's emotions and this was going to be our major fight in years because I have no intention to relent. My entire pack depended on my decisions and whatever would make my pack disregard me even in the least could not be tolerated. I ignore Conri as he continues to talk about going back to that girl and I feel bile rising in my throat. I have never been more repulsed by the sight of a person in my life. I had been in the company of Jeremy Amarok, the Alpha of the blood moon pack, with his son, Klaus right beside him. Lowell, my best friend and the Beta of our pack and I had just arrived. We were amidst introductions when I spotted her above Klaus's head. I felt a tiny jolt in my body and immediately I could almost tell what was happening. "Volk, we've found our mate." I knew he had felt it too and excitement began to take over me. I had been alone for too long and the thought of finally having my mate was too much for me to take in. I did not ask for permission from the Alpha standing before me as I walked casually into his house. No one dared stop me as I was beyond ruthless when it came to showing my power and the Blood moon pack knew this was no friendly visit. I was met by two giant wooden doors that opened into a hallway carrying paintings of previous Alphas and had doors on either side. The hallway terminated at the other end with doors identical to the one I walked in from. She stood right in my line of vision and Conri continued to get even more restless as we got closer. She hadn't moved since I laid eyes on her and I was sure the trio on outside we're watching our exchange. I couldn't tell if she was watching me because her face was concealed beneath long black flowing hair but as her mate, it was only natural that she had felt the jolt too. Conri was almost jumping out from delight, he was purring in my head and I smiled at the thought of finally having my mate in my arms. As I got closer, I noticed how frail she looked and my heart broke. She was the thinnest creature I had ever set my eyes on and as soon as I got close enough, she bowed her head and started to tremble. I took one more step forward and she crouched, hugging her knee and trembled even more. Her dress was worn out and torn in several places. Staring at her from above, I wondered if the universe had lost its great compass. How could I be paired with such a thing? A weakling and probably, the slave of the Blood moon pack. Conri on the other hand was beyond overjoyed. He had already accepted her and was waiting for me to take her home with us. "Her wolf must be asleep Volk, but I am sure, this is her. We've found our mate." He rejoiced. His words had angered me more and that was when I decided to leave. As if on cue, the frail creature looked up and some of the hair got out of her face. Her eyes were a soft shade of grey that almost looked white. It stood out even more with the years of dark circles under her eye. Her cheekbones were poking out as if to be used as a weapon in case anyone got close. Her skin was so pale that I wondered if she had any blood left in her. A sense of pity washed over me but it didn't last a second. Gladly, my humanity was never greater than my pride. I imagined taking her back with me and unable to ever hold my head high again because my mate was not just beyond weak, but by some miracle, did not even possess a wolf. I'm almost back at where Jeremy, Klaus and Lowell stood and before I even reach them, Lowell makes a face at me and I am sure I do not look pleased at all. I approach them and Jeremy is the first to speak. "If you do not mind, we must hasten to the meeting. Our annual hunt begins tomorrow and we have so many preparations to put in order." Jeremy tells me. I know he is only in haste to find out whatever has brought me to his pack and is worried that our guesses are right. I walked past him and head for the nearest rock to seat on it. I was sure the meeting was to hold in the mansion and if I had to go back inside, the thoughts of that girl would not let me concentrate. Lowell comes to stand behind me and bends to whisper in my ear. "Is everything alright?" He asks. They all had been watching me as I walked to the girl and had witness our exchange. I didn't care if the other two suspected what must have happened, but I was sure Lowell knew exactly what and he would side with Conri and I could not have that. "Yes, everything is just fine." I deadpan. Lifting my head to Jeremy and Klaus, I notice they are equally watching me intently and I get even more irritated. "What are you waiting for, let's start the meeting." I say. "We....we...we have the banquet ready inside Volk. You could have dinner and probably rest from your trip before our meeting in a more private place." He mutters. I did not intend for our visit to be a long one and although we arrived by nightfall, it did not stop me from making the trip back home after the meeting. I set my eyes back at Jeremy and stare right into his eyes, making sure my next words drip with the most venom I can muster. I notice for the first time that members of his pack are lurking in the dark and watching us. "We will have the meeting right here, Jeremy. I do not intend to set foot in your mansion ever again but if I have to, be sure that it is not to enjoy a banquet or the pleasures of the blood moon pack." He uses a minute to take all of my words in then immediately calls for chairs to be brought to us and I turn my gaze to his son, Klaus. Something about him unnerves me more than his Father. He swallows the lump that must have formed in his throat and walks straight back into their house.
Annie has never had a boyfriend, not because she didn't have one. But because even if she got the chance of experiencing true love with said person, she would still end up getting married to Fredrick Westwood—her betrothed. The age difference didn't bother Annie, but when Frederick's baby mama shows up at the door, pregnant for him, that's one thing she wouldn't handle. Annie wants to be with Frederick, but not while another woman was pregnant for him and not under the terms of a contract signed by their parents.
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"