Elias has always been handsome and popular, and his life has never been short of attention. He does not hesitate to participate in a scientific experiment to find out if the creatures from legends still exist. Another adventure for him to conquer! However, stumbling into the world of Fae things could not have been more different. Suddenly he has to survive in a cruel world with many dark secrets and power plays. A world where magic roams freely and everyone is special and gifted. What happens when the golden boy is suddenly the most ordinary?
THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LEGENDS SERIES. TO UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING I RECOMMEND READING THE FIRST BOOK WEREWOLVES FIRST.
Elias his pov,
Elias still felt hungover from the surprise birthday party his friends threw him yesterday. He chuckled when he thought about the wild night at his foster parents pool. It had been a hell of a party, he did not remember everything because of the amount of alcohol he consumed but his pounding head definitely reminded him. Luckily, his parents cleaned the mess of the party for him, by the time he woke up it was already too late to help them but he knew they wouldn't mind. He had been incredibly lucky with his foster parents, they were rich, kind and they loved him. His whole life was pretty great to be honest he had lots of friends and not a care in the world. But he could not help always trying to search for thrills, he loved the feeling of adrenaline flowing through his veins. Which was why he was on his way to participate in some crazy experiment. He did not care about the million-dollar reward. When a stranger told him about the experiment he didn't hesitate for a minute. All he could think was how wicked it sounded and how much he was longing for an adventure.
He arrived at the science building and introduced himself to the other 2 people in the waiting room. He shook the hand of the handsome guy with dark hair and immediately knew they would get along. His gaze shifted to the woman in the chair, with her dark skin and pale blue eyes she was one of the rarest beauty's he had ever seen. She seemed very shy and hardly dared to look back into his eyes so he just lifted his hand in a greeting, "Hi my name is Elias."
She blushed and quickly averted her eyes before mumbling, "I am Idalia."
Before he could talk to her more another woman came into the room. There could not have been a bigger difference between the 2 women because this woman strutted in with the confidence like she ruled the world. Elias saw Dante his eyes light up with interest as he scanned her from top to toe. He immediately stepped toward her and took her hand to put a kiss on it and introduce himself.
She looked at him amused and introduced herself to them, "Lola."
Elias chuckled and pushed him aside jokingly before shaking the woman's hand, "I am Elias. Don't be too impressed by Dante he used the same flirting technique on me."
Lola laughed and Elias pointed at the other woman, "This is Idalia."
Idalia gave him a grateful glare because he included her in the conversation. They all sat down and started with some small talk when they all found out that they shared the same birthday. Elias didn't think too much of it because it didn't really matter to him why he was here, he just wanted to get on with it and dive into the adventure. He got snapped from his thoughts when he heard the sound of high heels approaching on the floor. A beautiful redhead walked their way and he couldn't help but gaze at her curvy body. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Lola roll her eyes at him and Dante.
The woman smiled and said, "Hi everyone, my name is Feline. We are ready for you now so if you would please follow me?"
She led them to a room and started a presentation about creatures from legends. She talked about werewolves, fae, vampires, and witches and Elias hung to her lips with every word she said. His heart already started beating faster and excitement filled his body. This better not be a joke he thought because it sounded so freaking cool to him. He wanted an adventure, but the experiment Feline was talking about exceeded his naughtiest dreams. Dante and Lola did not seem to share his excitement because they just kept bombarding Feline with critical questions. When they finally stopped asking questions Feline left the room so they would have some time to think about it.
While the others started discussing, Elias got lost in thoughts again. They wanted him to look for legendary species and even become something magical himself by getting ancient DNA inserted. What the hell was there not to like?
To his surprise, all 4 of them say yes to the experiment. He feels weirdly connected to them like he has known them his whole life and not just a few hours. When they lead them to a hall and it becomes clear they will be separated he exchanges one last glance with the shy Idalia with her remarkable eyes, the confident sassy Lola, and the mysterious Dante. He felt in his bones that this would not be the last time he would cross paths with them, and he took comfort in that gut feeling.
He was assisted into a small room with just a white chair, a table and a small TV on the wall. Elias grinned when he took in yet another beautiful woman. He was truly blessed today with meeting so many stunning women. The woman studied him cautiously, her bright green eyes narrowing behind her glasses. Her hair was black as night and cut into a short bob that reached her chin. She pointed a perfectly manicured finger toward the chair, "Welcome Elias. Please sit down so we can begin."
Elias did not take his eyes off her while he walked to the chair. "You know my name, so it is only fair if you tell me yours?" he said and he grinned mischievously in a way he knew most girls liked.
She paid him no attention and ignored his question. She turned on the TV screen which showed him a slideshow of pictures. They looked like ordinary people except that they were all immensely beautiful. Some were beautiful in a cold distant way while others seemed to radiate with light. Elias felt confused as to why he was looking at pictures of pretty people. The woman without a name started talking, "We have found that your DNA shows compatibility with the Fae creatures you are looking at. Because of these creatures' magical abilities, we have no information about their residence nor are we sure what exactly they are capable of. I am afraid we can offer you no help as to where to find them or what to expect. We hope once we inject the DNA your instinct will help you. We will give you money and food for the journey. Lastly, you will get a silver ring that you need to wear. When we want to contact you, this ring will light up. When it does, make sure you find a private place and answer by just stating your name."
Elias his head was still buzzing from all the information when she came back with an injection of silver liquid. Elias swallowed loudly because he had never had a high pain tolerance but before he could protest, she had already slammed the injection into his arm. He screamed when he felt the needle penetrate his arm with a stinging sensation. He tried to focus on his throbbing head as he felt the liquid enter his veins. Slowly his vision faded until he lost himself to the darkness.
When he woke up again his head was no longer throbbing and his whole body was filled with a tingling sensation. He looked around the room confused and found himself completely alone. His arm was patched with a bandage and a ring was shimmering around his finger. He slowly got up and took the backpack that was lying at his feet. He walked to the door that he entered through but found it locked. He sighed and turned around wondering what to do now when he noticed another door. He could swear it hadn't been there before, but he was eager to get out of there. He couldn't say his short moment with the beautiful scientist had been particularly pleasant. As soon as he stepped through the door, warm sunlight greeted him, and he eagerly stepped closer soaking it in. He closed his eyes for a moment and breathed in the fresh air that filled his lungs. The air felt fresher than it ever did before and although he enjoyed the sun before he never had felt it hug him like a warm blanket that wrapped around him. In the distance he could hear birds sing and the whispering breath of the wind flowing through the trees. He immediately felt the urge to be closer to nature and follow the sounds. Living in a large city he never paid much attention to nature and silence, so he didn't know if it sounded so alluring because of the injection or because he never took the time to listen.
He followed the bird sounds leading him away from the building into a thick forest with a wide variety of trees. He never met another soul while he walked further and further into the forest while breathing in the scent of fresh pinecones. He stopped at an open space to take in the sight of the autumn-colored leaves that slowly fell from the tree branches all around him. The tingling sensation in his hands became stronger and without a second thought, he lifted his hand. Immediately the leaves rushed towards him and floated around him like a tornado. Elias gaped at the sight before him, realizing he had just done some kind of magic. FUCKING EFFORTLESS MAGIC? When the leaves fell back to the ground he just stared at his hands in wonder when he heard a loud pop in the air.
His soul almost left his body when suddenly he was surrounded by a circle of men in black leather clothes. They were all beautiful, but Elias shivered when he saw how cold and cruel their eyes were. One of them spoke, and it haunted Elias how he could even hear him speak in his head as his cold eyes were fixated on him.
"YOU ARE HEREBY SENTENCED TO TRIAL BY HIS MAJESTY KING MURTAGH FOR THE CRIME OFFENCE OF PRACTICING MAGIC IN THE MORTAL WORLD"
When Lola gets the chance to participate in an experiment to win a million dollars she does not hesitate. All she has to do is insert herself with werewolf DNA and find out if werewolves still exist. Sound like a piece of cake right? In reality, she ends up in the middle of a mate hunt and gets claimed by Noah Grey. The ruthless alpha of the Grey Oak pack. Lola has no intention of finding a mate and certainly doesn't let a man tell her what to do. But as she slowly gets accustomed to the werewolf ways, she discovers some dirty secrets hidden. She realizes that even for creatures from legends not everything is always as it seems. Will she claim her prize or will she fall for temptation?
Vanessa has known a hard and lonely life. Born with eyes as light as the moon reflection itself many believe her to be cursed by the Moon Goddess. Living in the shadows of her pack she had learned to pick up on details others would ignore. The only company for her sharp mind was her impulsive and hot-headed wolf Spirit. Together they had watched many mating ceremonies and this year she would be secluded again. However, an unexpected visit changes her life drastically. Vanessa gets chosen to work for the mighty leading Italian wolf pack run by Alpha Don Lorenzo. She gets sucked into a world of violence, crime, and male privilege. Due to the courage of her wolf and her sharp mind, Vanessa finds her way into the new pack and realizes she is done with living in the shadows. She decides it is time for the world to feel the power of the She-Wolf.
“THE KING HAS ARRIVED!” the guards shout. The sea is parting in 2 separate ways as if it needs to make place for something majestic. Slowly a mighty figure is walking towards the shore. I can’t take my eyes of the man rising from the sea. He must be at least two meters long and more importantly, he’s completely naked. I have never seen a man naked before but if they all look like this I can't complain. I study his body first from his long muscular legs to his impressive abs and wide shoulders. I quickly take a glance at his manhood and think to myself that it looks enormous compared to the pictures I have seen in books. His face is much different than I expected. He has golden blond hair with green eyes and a strong jawline. No one told me the King of the sea was this handsome. Which makes me wonder or anyone still would mind being sacrificed now. Suddenly the king is in front of me. His green eyes look at me coldly and he says, “Turn around for me.” I hold my ground and won’t move. I am not some piece of meat to be examined. And a hello first would have been nice. Who the hell does he think he is? The King gets an annoyed look on his face and then makes his hand into a fist. I immediately feel my lungs fill with water and I can't breathe. The King looks at me with no emotion when he says, “You will not disobey me. If I say you must turn around, you turn around without hesitation. If is ask you a question then, you will address me as your King. Am I clear?” I feel my head get all fuzzy but then he unclenches his fist. I gasp for air and say, “Yes my King.” I decided then and there that I hate this dominant guy. “Hold out your hand,” he commands. I do what he says and he takes my small hand in his big hand. His hands are surprisingly soft for such a big brute. The moment our hands touch a light between them begins to shine. The light glows around us like a big bright star. People around me gasp, so I assume this hasn't happened before. The King looks at me with a look that I can't understand. “At last I have found you,” he says. Before I know it he has picked me up in his arms as if I am as light as a feather, and he walks towards the sea with me in his arms. Blurb: He needed to break his curse, she needed an escape. Once magic was the heart that made the Mortal Realm thrive. Nowadays humans with magical powers only exist in stories. For Noelle magic and adventures only exist in her dreams. But that is all about to change because she is about to turn 18. When she is 18 she can finally explore the world and have adventures of her own! However, things do not go as planned on her birthday. She gets selected to be sacrificed to the King of the Sea. He is rumored to be a giant man with no kindness in his heart. Every year, the King of the Sea picks an 18-year-old virgin to bring to his kingdom. He hopes to find the long-lost heir to the witches to break his curse. Noelle has no idea why she got chosen and what will happen. However, she sure as hell knows that no one can put out the fire in her heart. She gets sucked into a world of magic, temptation, and desires. Will she find her destiny or get lost along the way?
Isabella woke up in the morning and felt the ache in a place that never hurt before. She took a glimpse at her body, and Her thoughts went blank. Isabella's eyes discovered a guy who was laying near her, asleep, and her thoughts brought back to all the bizarre things that transpired last night. My boyfriend of 2 years abandoned me, I was intoxicated and went to my hotel room alone. Someone climbed on me. To say that he was gorgeous is an understatement. If an angel could marry a Satan, then I'm convinced he was their offspring. But it was not the goal! He came to me and kissed me. One thing led to another.. God! This man snatched my virginity. And it was hardly the worst. Guess what! He was my new boss Gabriel Remington. I was his new executive assistant. To top it, my former lover accused my boss that he raped me. What should I do? Trust my former lover who just dumped me? Or.. Trust my new boss who took my virginity?
Warning: This book has high sexual assault displays, but does not support any form of rape. I, Alpha Edward Parker, swear that I will keep you tied to me until I make you pay for what you did to my mate," he swore, gripping my chin in a bruising hold. "Not only will you wish for death, but you will beg for it, and it will be too far from you." I could feel the eyes of the whole pack on us. They probably came to experience a normal wedding, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I was being married off to a groom because he wanted revenge. Tears welled, and I wanted to scream, "I am your mate; I'm the one who saved you, not her." But I knew no one would believe me. I was his mate, how could he not recognize me? Four years ago, Amanda happened to save a total stranger, but due to a string of misunderstandings, her sister took her place. The stranger then promised a vow of betrothal to his savior. Not seeing any use in correcting the error, Amanda allowed it. That was her biggest mistake because the stranger ended up being her own mate. Caught in a web of lies and confusion, she decides to set herself free by speaking the truth. But her plans are thwarted when her sister turns up dead, and she is pinned as the main suspect. A mate out to seek revenge for another, a forced marriage, an underlying plot, a web of lies, and many dark secrets. How can Amanda navigate all these without losing sight of herself? How will she speak the truth when she has already lost her voice and has been destroyed by her own mate?
Accused of murder, Sylvia Todd's mother was deemed a traitor by the entire pack, condeming Sylvia to live the rest of her life alone in humiliation as a lowly slave. All she wanted to do was to prove her mother's innocence somehow, but fate never seemed to be on the side of the traitor's daughter. Still, Sylvia never lost hope. As the future lycan king of all werewolves, Rufus Duncan possessed great power and status, but he had an inexplicable reputation for being cruel, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had been cursed long ago to transform into a killer monster on every full moon. Even though fate did not always look upon the two, it brought Sylvia and Rufus together as each other's destined mates. Will justice be served for Sylvia's mother? What about Rufus' secret? Can Sylvia and Rufus defy all societal norms and stay together? Will these two unlucky souls have their happy ending?
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?
This is a story about two damaged people who came together because of one's desire and the other's fear. Cassandra She was young, innocent, loving, and pretty with big eyes that showed her soul. She was stunningly beautiful but broken and alone, trapped in a world of monsters. Then he appeared. People say he is the worst monster of all, someone you pray never to meet. Will she escape him, or will he become her whole world? Dominic He was ruthless, aggressive, and merciless. Everyone feared him, and he was proud to be the king of his world. But he was also broken. Then she appeared. She was like a fragile doll, his doll. Will he take what he wants and move on, or will she become his life? "Let me go, please," she begged. He buried his face in her neck and tightened his grip around her arms. "Shhhh... breathe, love," he whispered. She cringed at his nickname for her, and he continued, "You are mine, and I am never letting you go. I will give you everything, my love, except your freedom from me."
After a passionate night, Verena left some money and wanted to leave, but was held by her companion. "Isn't it your turn to make me happy?" Verena, always disguising herself as ugly, slept with her fiance's uncle, Darren, in order to escape her engagement with her unfaithful fiance. Darren had respect and admiration. Word of his romantic escapades circulated, some saying they saw him kissing a lady against a wall and others calling it gossip. Who could ever tame Darren's heart? Then, shockingly, Darren was caught bending down to help Verena with her shoes, all to score a kiss from her!