"I don't know why we are giving her a choice," My mom said while filling her mouth with food. Ava Carter has always felt different, She always knew she wasn't like the rest of the wolves, but she gets burdened by what the world will say about her powers she decides to hide her ability to heal in a split second She gets a proposal from Lorcan. Lorcan the werewolf who bullied her while they were growing up, Ava ends up rejecting him, She is determined to find the answers she has been looking for. She gets a contract from the Twin Alphas of her pack, Rafferty and Treyton. They offer to make her the Luna of the pack, They decide to share her as it is a mate of convenience and it is for the betterment of the kingdom, She rejects them too despite the tempting offer. She is shamed for her choices but she is still confident about getting the answers she has always wanted. Will she be able to discover her potential? Who is she willing to give a chance? Will she find her happy ever after?
Ava's pov
"Ava, wake up, you can sleep through a storm" My mother opened up the curtains and exposed my room to sunlight. She wouldn't understand that I spent the whole night thinking about the mating proposal I got from Lorcan.
Lorcan wanted to mate with me? Why? He bullied me when we were younger and now, just because he thinks we are grown, he comes asking for a mate.
I mean there are so many girls that will be willing to mate with him, not me, at least when I haven't figured out what exactly is wrong with me.
"Ava, don't make me pull you out of bed". My Mom warned me.
I was overthinking again,
"Mom I am up". I was hoping she would leave me alone just for today. I didn't want to face my reality for just one day.
"Freshen up and come for breakfast," My mom said, and left my room.
"Okay Mom". I didn't want to leave my bed, but it's not like I have a say.
As I made my way downstairs I could sense something was different and slightly off. I could hear whispers. When I got to the kitchen to help my mom, she stopped me. "Don't worry, all is set"
I was a bit surprised as our routine involved me helping her in the kitchen.
When we sat at the table, I was bombarded immediately with the mate topic I was trying hard to avoid. I knew I couldn't escape it. I had no other option but to listen to them.
"He's a good man, Ava," my dad said.
"And he comes from an affluent family" My mom chipped in.
We weren't a typical wealthy family but we survived well and content in most cases. My mother always wanted me to end up with a rich man so I wouldn't have the same fate as her, so when I got the proposal she leaped for joy, but I couldn't care less about it. I just wasn't ready to settle down and mate with anyone.
My mom and dad were fated mates but the moon goddess only blessed them with one child, which was me. They said it was fate, but I know they get sad about it sometimes.
They both had gray hair and my dad's eyes were green just like mine and my mom had brown eyes. I always felt that reasoning with my dad was way easier than trying to make my mom understand me.
"We just want you to be happy" My dad touched my hand and smiled at me.
"I don't know why we are giving her a choice," My mom said while filling her mouth with food.
Mom" I said in annoyance, this was the life we are talking about, I should have a say.
"What? I didn't have a say, I just knew my parents knew best" My mom always told me how she wasn't asked for her opinion regarding mating with my dad. But she doesn't regret it because I was taken by the union.
I completely adore my parents because, despite our modest means, my parents have always prioritized me. They showed me so much love and support, but I can't mate now, especially now that I need answers.
I couldn't bear the conversation, so I dashed off to clear my mind, letting the sun take its course on my skin. I could feel the grass under my feet. I felt at peace, and I lay on the grass trying to catch my breath. I needed someone to talk to.
With that thought, I headed to Kairo's house. She has been my best friend for as long as I can remember. She is a bit calmer than I am and we don't always see eye to eye, but we never stop loving each other.
As I walked to her house I couldn't help but soliloquize about my best friend's recent match. She might feel indifferent about my choice.
Kairo's house was much lovelier than mine. She came from a mildly rich family, and she had lots of siblings. We sat in her room and we drank lemonade. She brought up Lorcan regardless of my obvious detest for the topic.
"At one point you'll need to settle down. Lorcan is a good match," Kairo said.
"I don't want to talk about it, kai." I was looking for every means to avoid the conversation.
"Is it because he bullied you? We were young, we didn't know any better". Kairo moved closer to me.
"Kai, it's not that, I just don't want a mate right now." I could see she was disappointed, but her words resonated with me. I knew rejecting Lorcan would bring displeasure to everyone who had my best interest at heart. I also feared what my parents would say. I valued my parents and my best friend's opinion, but I had no other option.
Even if I accepted him, it would be at the detriment of my happiness to him. I don't like him, not because of the pressure I'm getting right now, but because of the way he treated me when we were younger. I can't even imagine devoting the rest of my life to him.
"So tell me about your mate". Kairo seemed pleased. Her eyes lit with sparkles as she described him. I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and happiness for her.
"He's tall, he has the most charming smile, he is so gentle, his muscles make me want to wrap my hand around him and-". Kairo spoke with so much ease.
"Slow down girl." We both laughed.
"Seriously, I can't wait to be his mate, this is what I want for you". Kairo held my hand and looked into my eyes with so much care.
" I will find my person, but not now, not yet" I replied.
After our conversation, a mix of antsy and eagerness filled me. I found ease and confidence. I left Kairo's house for Lorcan's place. The sun was still shining as bright as ever, it cast a glow on my skin as I embraced the tranquility it brought. As I reached his front door, thoughts of what I'd say and how I'd express myself were mingling in my head and the anticipation fizzing within me.
Well, here I go. I took one deep breath to calm my jittery nerves. I knocked and the door knob whirled and the door swung open, revealing his face.
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
After a brief appearance at a birthday celebration, Ayra Carter's life took a drastic turn when the famous billionaire's heir chooses her to be his new mum.. "I like you a lot so you have to come home with me and be my new mummy" Arya's heart warmed as she stared at the cute little boy in front of her.. "Cutie.. Why don't you pick again?... I'm about to get married" "My son chose you and that's final! become his mum!" A loud authoritave voice broke into the room.. Now what??? ... Not him! Mr Kyle Anderson! The man who doesn't take no for an answer..
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
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.
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!"