My mother was killed right in front of me by the werewolf pack's alpha. Before I found out she wasn't my biological mother, I buried my animosity toward him and blamed him for everything bad that had ever happened to me. But that doesn't make him a saint, especially since he's the one who's decided to use me as a pawn in his power struggle by mating me off to one of the more brutal alphas. It wasn't until I was mated to My Alpha that I realized I was nothing more than a toy in my own father's hands, after he'd tossed me around like a toy all my life. My Mate was not only sexually promiscuous, but also had far too many slaves than he could ever hope to use. I had no idea who I was because my mate didn't treat me like an alpha female and future queen but rather like a woman. So I challenged both my father and my Mate to an official battle to show them who was boss. They must survive, or I must. The choice is thus made. But... Someone appeared out of nowhere and completely upended our lives, including mine.
Ava
Years ago
"Wait a minute, where the hell were you all night?" The alpha king roared at my mother. He appeared to be enraged as if he were prepared to choke her to death.
Despite the fact that my mother trembled and looked as if she wanted to flee, she was unable to do so because guards were stationed throughout the castle. I watched as my mother gulped nervously and took a step backward, but with every step she took to reach the corner, the alpha king stamped on her like a dinosaur until he grumbled and pushed her against the wall. "You really went out of your way to sleep with him? How could you possibly betray me?"
"I... I..." my mother mumbled between breaths. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to finish her sentence because the alpha king repeatedly stabbed her heart with his sharp knife until she collapsed to the ground and a pool of blood encircled her.
Back to Now
I witnessed my father murdering my mother when I was only ten years old; yes, I was there. However, I was unable to go any further. I couldn't even scream or cry because I couldn't move. I was genuinely terrified. I didn't know why he did it, but I was confident that his justifications would be insufficient even if she had cheated on him with another man.
He instructed his bodyguards to bury her as if she were a bug, which they did. He then looked at me from behind while I was hiding in the shadows. In the end, he didn't say anything to me, not even a pat on the back, or give me any explanation for his cruel action. He didn't say anything, just looked at me and walked out the door.
This was something that no one in the castle dared to bring up. Nobody dared to challenge him because he was the alpha king of all the werewolves, and he was in command of the entire kingdom. But I made a promise to myself that I would force every man to kneel and pay for what my father did to my mother, and I have kept that promise. I made a vow to myself that I would never fall in love or put my trust in a man again. I made a vow to myself that I would never love my father and that one day I would be capable and skilled enough to usurp the throne from him and rule as queen.
However, it appeared that the plans on which I had worked so diligently for over ten more years were about to be shattered because my father had decided that I needed a mate and that this mate was necessary to be an alpha.
While I'd been keeping my hatred and heartache hidden all these years, I made the decision to stand up to my father and tell him no this time. If I am unable to be the queen and rule alone on my well-deserved throne and in my kingdom, I will not allow anyone else to do so.
I only found out about the tragedy as I was getting ready for my fight training the following evening. I overheard some rumor-mongering among the servants, but my loyal servant decided to inform me of everything that was going on behind my back. She knocked on my door and walked in without even asking for permission to do so. She coughed, and I looked at her, wondering, "what's wrong?"
My ability to read her body language allowed me to determine that she was worried and terrified as she closed the door slowly and hesitantly while looking to the floor; Despite this, she was not only my devoted servant, but she was also almost my closest and most trusted friend. I was aware of all of her secrets, and she was aware of my one and only secret! How my father brutally murdered my mother.
"Can you tell me what's wrong? Is there something wrong with your family?" I put my clothes on the bed and approached her; she fiddled with her fingers before looking at me, saying, "Your father intends to find you a mate." This is something I just found out about! People have been chatting all morning long."
"Are you sure?" I almost exclaimed, almost gasping for air.
"I wasn't at first, but then I asked the beta because you know we're having a secret affair," she said, nodding. "And he informed me that the alpha king had decided to hold a "battle" to determine who would be the next ruler and heir to the throne and that the eligible one would be mated to you."
I became dizzy as soon as she finished telling me the bad news. All of my efforts seemed to have vanished with the wind. I had been putting a lot of effort into myself and my training days in order to be eligible to be the heiress. On the other hand, my father made the heartless decision to ruin everything!
"I wish I had killed my father many years ago while he was sleeping," I mumbled, completely forgetting she was right next to me.
"Don't talk too loud," she said, immediately putting her hand on my mouth, "don't say anything. You're insane, right? What if somebody overheard you?"
I knew she cherished me more than anyone else, and we had been through a lot together, including me rescuing her from her abusive father's home. She even went so far as to begin an affair with the beta in order to save my life. Yes, that was the extent of my planning. Someone from within, someone closer to my father who is familiar with every tiny detail and secret about him, was required in order for us to extract the necessary information from him, and we needed the beta to cooperate with us without being aware of our intentions.
Yes, Leila is so loyal to me that she is willing to give her body to someone she despises in order to only help me.
I clenched my fists, attempting to keep my rage under control. I consider myself to be an alpha female. After all, why wouldn't my father allow me to be queen?! As if he wanted to keep me alive so he could exact revenge on me?
I took a deep breath and screamed, "Leila?" I was fuming with rage. " I am not going to allow that monster to ruin my life once more. I'm in need of your extra help."
"Sure, anything for you, princess," Leila said, nodding her head in agreement. "If you want me to poison him, I'm more. I want you to be happy."
"No, I'm not going to lose you," I said with a light smile. " You're a sister to me, in a way. I just want you to spread a rumor about me,".
Leila's eyes widened in my direction as if she was paying attention.
"I want you, everyone, to start spreading rumors about me," I told her as I explained my strategy. "Inform them that princess Ava is not a virgin princess and that she had a secret affair with a human two years ago."
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When the infamous mafia boss Vincenzo Moretti is assassinated on his wedding day, chaos descends upon the world he built. His young widow, Elena, and her daughter, Alessia, are left vulnerable and alone, thrust into the dangerous shadows of the criminal underworld. But protection comes from an unlikely source-**Luca Moretti**, the new mafia king and Vincenzo's cold, calculating son. Luca is a man hardened by loss, power, and the weight of his father's legacy. When he takes Elena and Alessia into his estate, it's not out of kindness-it's out of duty. Alessia, however, is no stranger to judgment. Luca sees her as nothing but a gold-digger, a parasite feeding off his late father's wealth. But Alessia refuses to cower under his sharp gaze, and their fiery clashes ignite a tension neither of them can ignore. As Luca hunts the enemies who killed his father, he finds himself distracted by the one woman he shouldn't want. Alessia is everything forbidden-his step-sister by marriage and a symbol of a past he resents. But the more he tries to push her away, the deeper he falls into her orbit. Alessia, meanwhile, is drawn into a world of betrayal, danger, and impossible choices. When a wealthy and charming suitor offers her a way out of the mafia's deadly grasp, she is torn between the promise of safety and the magnetic pull of Luca's dark, dangerous love. In a world where loyalty is everything and love is a liability, Luca and Alessia must face their deepest fears and darkest desires. But as enemies close in and secrets unravel, will their forbidden bond survive the firestorm-or destroy them both? Love. Power. Betrayal. In the end, nothing is off-limits when the heart is on the line.
Amelia Hart's wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of her life. Dressed in a gown fit for a fairy tale and poised to marry Ethan Cole, the billionaire tech mogul every woman dreams of, she has everything she's ever been told she should want. But as she stares at her reflection-a stranger in a dazzling white cage-she can't ignore the truth clawing at her chest: she doesn't love him. With the weight of expectations, family pressure, and a room full of glittering guests waiting for her grand entrance, Amelia makes the decision to do the unthinkable-run.
Trigger Warning: This novel contains themes of sexual violence, abuse, and manipulation that may be distressing to some readers. Carla never dreamed of becoming the Luna, but when the ruthless Alpha King claimed her as his mate, she was thrust into a life of power, pain, and impossible expectations. To secure her place as Queen, she must accomplish one task: conceive an heir within the next twelve months. Failure means a fate worse than death-being discarded as a slave, handed over to the warriors for their pleasure. But there's one devastating problem: the Alpha King is infertile. Desperate to survive, Carla turns to the Beta-the only man who shows her kindness-and seduces him into her bed. As their forbidden affair ignites, Carla concocts a bold and dangerous plan: if the Beta kills the Alpha, they can be together, and she can finally claim the freedom she craves. Yet in the tangled web of lies, lust, and betrayal, Carla begins to question her own heart. Does she truly love the Beta, or is he just a pawn in her carefully crafted scheme? And as the walls close in, will she sacrifice him, herself, or the kingdom for the chance to be with her true mate?
Aria never wanted to marry Kael, the arrogant playboy her father forced her to accept as her fiancé. But Kael had his own twisted motives-he only wanted her because she was the one girl who refused him. When Aria rejected his demand to sleep with him a week before their wedding, Kael tried to take what he wanted by force. His drunken pursuit ended in tragedy when he was struck by a car, leaving Aria caught in the crossfire of blame. Zander, Kael's elder brother and the soon-to-be Alpha King, believed Aria was responsible for his brother's death-and promiscuous to boot. To prevent war between their packs, Zander agreed to marry her, but only for revenge. His plan? Ruin Aria's life for a year, then cast her aside and divorce her. But Zander's scheme begins to unravel when his ex-best friend Asher returns, determined to take Aria for himself. As secrets from the past resurface, Zander discovers betrayal, lies, and truths he never wanted to face. Was Aria truly guilty, or was she just another pawn in a deadly game of power and revenge? Asher laugh and say, "You're a fool; she never wanted to come. I told her you were with Lyra, so she came. And now I've achieved my goal: I ruined your marriage." Zander feel foolish, asking, "But why? I never did anything to you! You were my best friend. I should have killed you when you slept with my ex fiancée, Lyra!" Asher respond, "You knew I loved her, but you stole Lyra from me. She was my true mate, but she refused to marry me because you were soon to be the Alpha King! She never loved you. She loved me but wanted to be the queen of werewolves; that's all." Zander would realize how foolish he was. Yet, he still believed Aria wasn't innocent because she slept with his deceased brother before the wedding.
She spent eighteen years in an orphanage, but it was time to get out. According to the orphanage rules, once a child reaches legal age, they must depend on themselves. Celine didn't know what to do; luckily, she met her savior that day. If only she had known what she was getting herself into, she would never have gone with him. Celine found herself caught in a life of addiction, living in his house, where he was ready to sell her organs to get his fix. To save her life, she had to help him sell drugs. Her innocence became a liability. Soon, she found herself targeted by the king's men-kidnapped, bound, and tortured for selling drugs without their permission. But sometimes, what we fear the most might turn out to be the best for us. Celine found herself trapped in the king's palace, drowning in his love and married to him by force.
"Please, let me go," she begged, her eyes brimming with tears and her voice shaking with fear. Struggling to breathe, she felt trapped in his overwhelming embrace. He ignored her pleas, seemingly unaware of the pain he was causing, driven by jealousy that clouded his judgment. With all her strength, she pushed against him, desperate for even a moment of freedom. But he held her down, his voice low and threatening as he said, "No, I want you now." In that moment, everything changed for her. She was his younger brother's fiancée, and this encounter marked the beginning of a dark path. In an instant, her innocence was shattered, but she would eventually seek justice.
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.”
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
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?
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
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.