In a world of werewolves, where Alphas marry into Alpha families to form alliances and grow their strength, Annha Selene has to shove her feelings aside and get married to a Beta, Drystan, after being rejected by his Alpha,just for the sake of her pack. But she soon begins to question her choice when realizes she got married to an unusual Werewolf. A breed that even the werewolves call a beast. In her quest of accepting her new fate and falling in love, she discovers tales and secrets she never thought existed.
"Dinner is ready," my mum's voice said softly through the mind link.
"Okay mum, be down in a minute," I said and I felt her close the mind link. I stretched out lazily and stood up from my bed, I quickly put my hair in a bun and left the room, nodding in approval at my reflection in the mirror that is clothed in Mickey mouse pajamas.
"Good evening mum and Dad" I greeted my parents who were already seated at the dining table; Dad sat at the head chair of the table while mum sat on his right, both of them wearing a pleasant look on their faces
Dad turned towards me and nodded his head in response "Good evening princess" I raised an eyebrow at the tightness of his voice but shook it off and took a seat on his left, a tight-lipped smile graced his face while mum just nodded her head at me.
"Umm" I started when I couldn't stand the thick tension in the room anymore "Is everything okay?"
"Of course princess, the day has just been stressful" my Dad replied way too fast, increasing my suspicions but I chose to nod my head, even tho I felt like he was lying.
"Food is ready" Julia; the head servant, announced as she appeared from the kitchen, the omegas, lined up behind her each carrying a tray of food in their hand. Without wasting time, they placed the dishes on the table and Julia dished out the food for us, while the omegas stood by the side with their heads bowed; a sign of respect to the royal family. After Julia was done serving us, my dad nodded dismissively at them and they all disappeared back into the kitchen as quickly as they appeared.
"Let's dig in," he said, taking a bite of his food. Mum followed suit and soon enough three of us were eating.
"How did it go with Derick today?" Mum asked out of nowhere and a small smile appeared on my face.
"It went great mum" I replied honestly, the memory of the date earlier today flashing through my mind. He is perfect; with him, I'll be able to lead the pack to greater heights and that's all I care about.
"So do you like him?" She asked again and I choked on my food; coughing hysterically as I reached for the water.
"Sorry about that, but yes I do like him." I said and realized what my answer must have implied "No, not a crush but he'll make the perfect match for ruling this pack. Love was and is never my priority." I explained and my mum nodded with a small smile. I returned the smile and went back to eating my food
I noticed my parents' gaze on me but ignored it, but after a while of suffering their non-wavering gaze, I looked up and asked "what's wrong? You both keep looking at me" my Dad's hold on his knife immediately tightened while mum released a deep sigh.
"He wants to cancel the marriage, " My mother said quietly, looking at me with sad eyes.
I paused for a while then dropped my spoon on the plate and looked up at her with a blank look on my face.
Marriage has been an important tradition among the werewolves most especially the Alpha families, and because of its importance, Alphas tend to get their daughters married to Alphas and sons of Alphas, to form strong alliances, and to try to give birth to Truebloods, which hasn't been possible for years. This union is hardly canceled and when it's canceled, it's very humiliating for the whole royal family, especially the Annha; daughter of the Alpha.
"Why?" I asked in a calm voice, she passed a glance at my father who still has a death grip on his knife while cutting his steak into many pieces, his face devoid of any emotion.
"He said he is in love with someone else" my mum explained and I nodded my head, trying to appear calm but on the inside, I was raging. She looked at me for a while before she continued " he tried to clean up his mess by presenting his Beta as his replacement" my eyes widened and I clenched my fists tightly by my side when my mum said that; he is proposing I get married to Beta Drystan? The Beta Drystan? A small smile tugged on my lips as a thought popped into my head, but the clanking of my father's chair dragged me out of my thoughts.
He stood up and left the dining room without saying a word, the moment my mum broke the news to me, I stared at his retreating figure till he was out of sight.
"You don't have to worry Selene, there are other Alphas out there requesting for your hand," she said in an attempt to console me and herself; I'm pretty sure she doesn't want me getting married to a Beta, no matter how popular and feared he is, but little did she know that it would all be for our good.
I smiled at her and stood up from my chair
"Proceed with the arrangements, I'll marry his Beta"
After being betrayed and exploited by her ex-husband, Jenna is left helpless and thirsty for revenge. She however stumbles upon Xavier, the richest man in the state, and In a bold move, she offers to buy him and his services for a year. Intrigued by the strange woman's boldness, Xavier agrees to her deal, but in exchange, he wants her to be his bride instead. Blinded by the need for revenge, she agrees, but little did she know she had walked into a trap laid by the devil.
After her sister ran away, Lily Morgan is set up as a replacement and is married off to Asher Allard to be a token of a successful contract. Blinded by her love for him, she goes through 5 years of an unrequited love marriage, where she is as good as invisible to her husband. However, her sister returns 5 years later, hooked to the arms of the man she has loved by the side for years, this breaks her heart and forces to accept the truth she has long denied. She serves him divorce papers, and only then does Asher realize he wants her to remain by his side forever. He blackmails her with the marriage contract she signed, and demands she stays for one more year as stated in the contract. Lily's heart runs cold at the selfishness of his actions, and she gives in with the intentions of making him pay, but he is determined to find a way to keep her beside him forever. Will Asher Allard, a billionaire known to be capable of anything be successful in warming up the icy heart of the woman who once loved him?
When a marriage is the only option left for Alexandro Rodrigo to gain custody of his son, he presents a deal to Aurora Dobre; a broke writer trying to keep a roof over her head in the large city of New York, with one important rule, she disappears after 2 years. But things take a unique turn when the years draw closer, and too much has already gone on for either of them to leave. However a threat to her life and that of the people that she holds close to her heart, forces Aurora to make a choice.
Signing her life away for her goals seemed easy at first for Sophia Crux, but she soon gets entangled in a web of complications, and as unwanted feelings start arising for a man meant to be nothing but a step closer to her goals, she has to find a way out. But things take a turn when Alexander Black refuses to let her go.
Zale Harris, the inscrutable and powerful CEO of the Harris empire is put in a state of crisis when he was told he had only one year left to live. Determined to have an heir to his empire and fulfil his parents' wish of having a grandchild, he sets out in the search of a bride. But his motives take a different turn when his Ex, Aria Smith, shows up to the interview with a child in her arms. Stuck between fulfilling his dying wishes and getting the answers to the question he's held inside him for years, he eembarks on a marriage of many possibilities with his EX..
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
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!"
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.