Tanya, a 20-year-old human girl is forced by her parents to move to a strange town in the middle of Fayette-Lexington, KY for University. There she meets Tristan, the alpha of a werewolf pack whom she soon finds out is her mate. She has never been happier in her life but this happiness is short-lived when she finds herself having to choose between her newfound mate and the people she has cherished all her life. Now she is forced to question herself and her loved ones, are they really who they portray themselves to be?
On a warm August day, he sat across from me on the picnic blanket, talking about his latest job at the local diner. I was completely zoned out, all I could think about was how his toned muscles flexed every time he raised his hand while explaining each event, a habit he doesn't seem to know how to stop.
My boyfriend was the most beautiful man in town. He had this gorgeous blonde hair that reached his shoulders with the most captivating green eyes. I always got bullied by other girls for not being up to his standards, I'm defined as your average girl by most.
"Are you listening?" Orion asked, startling me back into the present. I quickly smiled at him and nodded my head.
"Then what are you so quiet for?" Orion questioned further. "Did something happen at home? You've been quiet today," he stated, looking at me with furrowed eyebrows. He started deep into my soul awaiting an answer. I knew I had to answer him or he wouldn't let it go.
Well, here goes nothing.... "There's something I want to talk about.... I got admitted to the university." I said sighing, Orion brightened up, and he quickly tackled me to the ground with a rib-crushing hug. Happily, he kissed me all over, on the cheeks, nose, lips, neck... even on my temples.
"You should have said so earlier, we could have gone somewhere else to celebrate....." his expression quickly changed when he noticed I wasn't as bubbly and happy as he was.
"What's wrong Tanya? Are you sad because you'll be busy now? We could always meet during the weekends, plus it's just a 30-minute bus drive from Fayette to the University of Kentucky. It's a trip we can make in a day, don't be sad, love." Orion said trying to make me feel better.
"That's the thing, babe, it's not the UK. It's Mystique University, a school in shadowclaw. It's out of town and a 6-hour drive." I told Orion, sounding all sad and deflated.
"What do you mean ShadowClaw? What is even that? Why there? What happened to the UK? You can't just move somewhere far away just for school? You should reject the admission, and stay at home another year." he said matter of factly, leaving no room for argument.
He looked so angry right now, I had never seen Orion this angry before. I almost cried as I said, "The UK denied me admission, again. Mystique University was the only school to offer me one. I tried convincing my parents for me to stay home an extra year but they didn't take it lightly. I'm already 20 years old, Orion. I'm getting older, the world won't wait for me".
Orion looked at me with disgust in his eyes, he was so red with anger that you could almost see the fumes coming out of his ears. After seconds of sitting there staring at me in utter disgust, he sighed. It seemed he concluded.... "You have to choose between me or this school in some unknown state," he said with so much seriousness that I was left speechless.
"You can't possibly be expecting me to choose," I said all flustered and shocked. "I am sure you heard me correctly Tanya, do not make me repeat myself." and there it was, Orion was serious.
I stared at him without saying anything, thinking if I stared at him long enough he'd realize how stupid his statement was. But what Orion said next drove me to the point of tears... "If you decide to go to Mystique University, consider this relationship over".
I gasped, "You can't be serious Orion, you want to break up with me because I finally decided to pursue a degree? The one dream you've been claiming to be so supportive of?" I accused in a shocked voice.
"Oh please, stop trying to blow things out of proportion. Make your choice and let's get this over with", I started crying at his words. He didn't even flinch once at my reaction. Orion has become ice cold, he's staring at me like I'm dirt under his shoes, not someone he claims to love.
I made up my mind... "I choose my dreams Orion", this decision broke me but I had to do what was best for me whether he liked it or not.
Orion stood up, gathered his things, and spat beside my feet. "Filthy whore, I should have never dated you. Go to this ShadowClaw place, have the time of your life and never contact me again". And that was it, he left me there speechless and crying. People walked by staring at me with sad looks in their eyes. It was obvious that I had just been dumped. If the two half-empty plates of food and glasses of juice were not enough of an indication, then the loud manner in which Orion shouted his insults must have been proof enough.
I sat there on the blanket for one more hour, crying ugly fat tears. After an hour, I stood up and began walking around the park aimlessly. This went on for 2 more hours, then I found myself in front of the lake. I decided to drown myself. After all, the one person I loved with all my heart doesn't want me anymore. I should stop living. I walked into the lake, going further and further until my head was under the water. I let go and allowed myself to drift into the unknown. Suddenly, I felt a hand wrap around me and pull me out. I started coughing profusely as I struggled to get some air back into my lungs.
"Are you crazy? Why would you do that? Tanya Lexie Reynolds, is this what we taught you? You decide to die horribly and leave your mother and me feeling like failures?" my dad said, sounding angry, hurt, and confused at the same time.
I started crying uncontrollably, letting my tears stream down my face in a rush... "I'm sorry Dad, I don't know what came over me... I'm so sorry".
"Oh, baby girl. Shhhh, it's okay. Daddy's here now. It's all going to be fine. Don't cry, Daddy's got you" my dad whispered to me as he hugged me tightly. We sat there by the bank of the lake, while my dad rocked me in his embrace back and forth.
We sat there for 10 minutes before Dad pulled back and stared at me... "would you tell me what happened Tanya? This isn't you." Dad said, looking at me skeptically.
"Orion broke up with me," I said in a quiet and timid voice. I was shivering, I hadn't even realized how cold I was until Dad wrapped me up in his jacket.
"That piece of shit!! He isn't worth it Tanya, one day you'll find someone who loves you and you'll realize how much of a douche this Orion boy is", Dad said in a firm but reassuring tone... "for now, let's take you back home and keep this little mishap from mom.... Wouldn't want her catching a fright, would we?" I shook my head no and stood up with Dad as he led me back to his car.
We drove back home in silence. My head was filled with loads of crumbling memories from my relationship with Orion. I didn't even notice we were home until Dad parked the car in the garage.
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Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
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?"
Desperate to handle her grandmother's towering medical bills, Gianna agreed to a contract marriage with Tristan, the enigmatic man she'd once shared a one-night stand with. She assumed they'd fulfill each other's needs and dissolve the arrangement once the terms expired. Unbeknownst to Gianna, this marriage was a dream Tristan had clung to for ten relentless years. Certain she was just filling someone else's role, Gianna prepared to leave when that other woman returned. But Tristan, his eyes burning with unspoken emotion, seized her trembling hand and declared, "You’re mine. Now and always."
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
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Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"