" Layla!" Ace growled as he barged into her room. what was he looking for in her house? Her room? "How dare you call my name like that!" She fired back at him. They had an open argument earlier in school today and she won. Could it be he came to deal with her? "You don't know how you look like with that face, get a straw, you suck!" She clicked her tongue with an irritated look on her face Before she took a step, in a Swift motion, Ace stood before her grabbing her neck and pushed her to the wall. "Arrgh!" She yelped and grabbed his hands. "You know I could slit your throat right now, I could kill you Layla! Don't push me" he growled beside her ears and pulled away to see a tear roll down her cheeks. With an unreadable look on his face, he stepped back. "You can insult me, throw me around, beat me but you can never kill me!" She yelled at him with an unknown confidence " And why's that?" " You, Ace, I've already got you wrapped around my fingers and I haven't even done anything!" She pointed at him. ******** Layla Fulton is an 18 years old beautiful teenager from the Hill pride pack, a pretty girl that doesn't know what it's like to shape shift since she hasn't yet. Just on her first day of resumption to her dream university, she got on the nerves of no other guy but Ace Anderson; Feared by all pack members and respected by everyone, very proud and arrogant, wealthy, dominant and very possessive. As the pack leader of a Everbite wolf shifter clan, he became tasked with protecting the last of his kind from an enemy pack; Layla, he could not help but notice he was slowly getting attracted to her. And when they both realize they're true mates, he needs to decide between killing her and wanting her.
A/N: hi lovelies ❤️, thanks for tapping on this book. I promise you won't regret reading it.
This is gonna be my first werewolf high school book and I am sure it would be so good ^_^. So lovelies, gather your popcorn cos you're gonna enjoy the beautiful ride.
Now let's get started 🥰
Layla POV
"What the hell Vernon! What's wrong with you!!" I screamed out loud at the top of my voice.I really don't know what's wrong with my brother this morning!
He knows I'm to be in school by this time or should I say preparing for school?
Whichever! I'm currently standing before the door of the bathroom with my purple body towel hung around my neck.
I looked down at my purple crocs and could see my feet were still tapping the floor."Damn! Vernon this isn't funny!!" I yelled out as I banged my hand hard on the door."Could you please be quiet!!" I could hear him say from the bathroom.
"Quiet? Is that what you said huh? Don't be dumb!!" I yelled."Dad can you hear what Layla is saying? She has forgotten I'm her older brother" he yelled out making me more mad.Yes, he is my older brother and who cares!
Not that I am disrespectful but at this point, I think I am."Layla what is going on here?" My dad asked, finally walking into the scene.
I exhaled heavily and placed my hands on my waist standing in akimbo."Dad what's wrong with Vernon?, He's been in the bathroom for over 30 minutes but still no sound of water at all" I groaned out frustrated.My dad looked at me with this pitiful look on his face.
I squeezed my face immediately seeing his facial expression."Vernon don't be silly! You know Layla has to be in school before now" my dad said to him with this thick voice of his."Dad!" That was the only reply Vernon could give at the moment.
I rolled my eyes wishing I could break the door and strangle him.Fvck..
I wouldn't do so, I still need that brat."Why are you like this! It's my first day for heavens sake Vernon!" I yelled out banging the door again."Just hold on, a little more minute and I'll be done okay!?" He replied sounding frustrated too. It's gonna be my first day at West bridge university, damn.
I am pretty nervous about it, I mean, West bridge university is always my dream university.
It's not just so popular, there are beautiful and talented teachers there.
I've read a lot about the university, and with the one I know, the university is ranked top 2 In the city of Houston Texas.
And it's an international university for crying out loud >.<.I've been making research on the school, saw a lot of photos of it.
And I still can't believe today, I would be going there.I mean, West bridge university is just so good, I know every parents wants their kids there. Why not? I heard there are hotties there and pretty girls too, it's a school for elites but still I count myself worthy and lucky to be among the students attending West bridge university.After I went through the school fees, I found out it was damn expensive and my father won't be able to afford it, not even if he sells our house and his car, his monthly income isn't even quarter of it.But then, I applied for a scholarship, wrote some exams and passed.
The best part of it was I got a fully funded scholarship and my resumption is today!!
But here I am, standing by the door waiting for my stupid ass brother to finish with whatever he is doing in there and get his stupid ass out."For goodness sake Vernon!, It's my first day, and it matters!" I yelled tiredly as I slapped my forehead hoping he would listen, be human, and step out."Layla, don't you know the meaning of hold on anymore??" He replied instead."That's it!, I'm breaking this door, I really don't know what you're doing in there!" i yelled out and grabbed the door handle.
Turning the hand, I kicked the door open and gasped at what I saw.Firstly, I never expected the door to be opened.
"What the! You didn't even lock the doors??" I yelled out immediately and stared at my brother seating on the toilet with tissue papers in his hands.I looked down to the floor and saw it was littered with tissue papers.
"Vernon! Could you explain what the actual fvck is going on here!" My dad demanded.Vernon wiped his eyes with the tissue in his hand and sniffed.
" She left me" he simply replied and cried out.I stared at him like he was a blank sheet of paper."Are you okay at all?" I simply asked him with a frown."Kathy left me Dad!" He cried out.I wore an irritated face on immediately and walked to him grabbing him by his hair.
"So? Your girlfriend broke up with you and that's why you are sitting here in the bathroom for over 30 minutes, littering the floor with tissues? What the hell Vernon!!" I yelled out and pulled him."You must be sick! I told you before now that girl is a tart, but you were so blinded by love and still you kept pushing, just get out of the bathroom and cry elsewhere because I need to use this place now" I said and finally pushed him out of the bathroom" Thanks" I added and slammed the door before his face.What!
Just imagine.. keeping me waiting because you are crying over a girl... I rolled my eyes and immediately, I began taking off my clothes.
"Time to have a beautiful shower" I smiled and walked to my locker.
Took the keys and unlocked it to take out my skin care products, yes I lock them because of my brother.
You won't understand...I really need to look good today, they shouldn't look at me and immediately conclude I am one broke ass girl.I am not though, my dad is hardworking and my brother also is. He's been supporting my dad financially since we lost our mom.
Well, she was actually murdered and since then, my dad had been doing all he could to keep us safe and made sure we lack nothing healthy............... I stepped out of the bathroom after having a long and yet short bathe.
My brother was seated on the couch with his eyes fixed on me.
"What?" I asked totally uncomfortable with the way he was looking at me.If glares could kill, I'm sure I'd be dead by now.He said nothing, I was about making a step further until he eventually spoke up.
"Really? Layla? You really had to do that?" He asked me.
I'm sure he was sure he's referring to what happened in the bathroom.
"What? Don't start now, I have to leave for school" I replied and was about making another step until he suddenly appeared before me.That's it,
Again, he made a swift motion and stood before me standing in akimbo." Vernon! Please!" I cried out opening my hands at him." If not because you're my sister, I would have locked you up in that bathroom" he said and poked my forehead.Vernon is a beta member, well my dad is a delta, and my mom was also a beta.
Yeah my Dad isn't an Alpha, we have our own Alpha, That's Alpha Reagan of Hill pride pack.
I don't know what I am, and honestly I don't worry myself anymore, I was told I would shape shift at the age of 16, here I am..I haven't yet.
My 17th birthday passed and still nothing, I'm just so happy my pack members aren't angry at anything.My father still sees me as his own and everyone else, so I don't have a problem at all with it."You've locked me before, Chicken!" I clicked my tongue and walked past Vernon heading to my room.As soon as I got to my room, I got a phone call from Bailey, my best friend.
"Hey sweetheart are you ready?" Her voice came up happily
"Yeah, just few more minutes, I'd be leaving the house soon" I replied and ended he call.She's been attending West bridge university. Now we are both happy we would attend the same university.Immediately, I got dressed up in my uniform and grabbed my backpack.
"Okay, all done!" I sighed and walked out of my room to see Vernon standing before me again."WHAT NOW?!" I yelled
"You see, that's it..that's what I want to address, learn how to talk before you go there, you might just open your mouth and say what you aren't supposed to say go someone" he sighed
"Thanks, just so you know..I don't talk anyhow"
"You're stubborn and bad mouthed" he stuck out his tongue at me."Dad" I yelled out.
In the bustling corporate world, where power and ambition reign, Emily Collins finds herself caught in the grip of an impossible predicament. As an efficient and dedicated employee, she has learned to navigate the challenging waters of her workplace, facing demanding deadlines and ambitious colleagues. But there is one person who makes her life especially difficult—the infuriatingly rude and condescending CEO, Logan Gregory. From the moment they crossed paths, it was clear that Logan had a penchant for making Emily's life a living hell. His sharp tongue and constant criticism became a daily routine that she couldn't escape. Yet, despite his abrasive demeanor, Emily's unwavering determination remained untouched. But everything changes when a sudden turn of events forces Emily and Logan to work closely together. Forced to collaborate on a high-stakes project, they find themselves entangled in a professional alliance that demands trust, teamwork, and the igniting of dormant emotions. As Emily delves deeper into Logan’s world, she uncovers layers of complexity hidden beneath his rough exterior. Their constant clashes evolve into a fiery chemistry that both intrigues and frightens her. Burdened by the realization that she might be falling for her infuriating boss, Emily must navigate the thin line between love and professionalism, risking everything she has worked for.
"Shut your fvcking mouth close!!" Zach yelled out of anger. Madison had been frustrating him for the past few days and deep down it hurts him, it was an emotional frustration. "I thought you liked it wide open huh" she replied with a smirk and walked to his table. He felt his body twitch at her dirty words, she had known him too well. "I am remaining a Doctor!, Who do you think you are to tell me to quit my profession?!' she yelled out and he stood up from his table and walked to her while he was opening his suit jacket. " Wha-wha--" "I am your Daddy like you cried last night, and you are mine" he replied and crashed his lips on her before she could say anything. ***** Darly Madison, a well trained medical doctor and surgeon has been living a peaceful life until one day her best friend asked her to go with her to a night Party in one of the popular hotels in the city. There she had a one night stand with no other person but Zach Westley, a dominant and possessive Mafia boss. Now her world changes from being a surgeon to being claimed by the Mafia.
Dahlia Kye, a young pretty teenager lives with her uncle and his family in her father's duplex after he passed away so she can get rid of boredom but things got complicated when her cousin began to attend her school and the school hottest boy hid his 3 years crush from her but was about to tell her just for her to find out her ^supposed to be^ cousin was her childhood crush and at the same time she was just getting lovesick over Kylo!
Due to the plight of her family, Phoebe had no choice but to embark on the path of selling herself. In an accident, she had a tangled night with Alexander. Everything began to derail, and even if she fled to the ends of the earth, she would still be found by him and entangled... *** Phoebe screamed in frustration, "What do you want from me?" What was this supposed to be? He raised an eyebrow wickedly. "What do I want? You'll find out soon enough." With that, he hoisted her up and carried her back into the office. The door slammed shut with a kick, and he cleared the desk with a sweep of his arm before laying her down on it, his body pinning hers in place, completely trapping her in his grasp. Every cell in his body was telling him he wanted her. He wanted to claim her again. This time, there would be no escape for her-he wouldn't let her slip away. Never again. If he had suffered for five years, then this woman wouldn't get off easily either!
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!"
"It was just one night stand, and now I'm pregnant with triplets? Gosh!" Josephine Jade never thought that she would have to run away from her own family while pregnant. She was alone, without money, without connections, with three fetuses in her stomach. How can she survive? However, Josephine couldn't give up now, until she managed to reclaim her arbitrarily seized property and get back at everyone who tried to get rid of her. A sick child, a past crush that comes back, a mysterious eccentric man, and a family that hates her, will weave together the journey of Josephine Jade's new life. "You have no right to separate me from my children, you bastard! I will survive and you will submit to me. Just watch!"
When they met again, Jason cast aside his paranoia and pride, warmly embracing Chelsey. "Please, come back to me?" For three years, she had been his secretary by day and his companion by night. Chelsey had always complied with his requests, like an obedient pet. However, when Jason declared his plans to marry another, she chose to stop loving him and to let go. But life took unexpected turns. His unyielding pursuit, her pregnancy, and her mother's greed gradually pushed her to the brink. Eventually, she endured tremendous suffering. Five years later, when she returned, she was no longer the woman she once was. Yet he had spiraled into five years of chaos.
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"