Nyla never wanted to be an alpha - she just wanted to survive. But everything changed when the Corrupted Lupine, a dark force, awakened within her. Now, in addition to protecting her pack, Nyla must fight against this power that promises victory but could destroy her. With magical symbols appearing in the forest and corrupted creatures lurking, Nyla is forced to lead. The more the darkness grows, the more she wonders: will she give in to the Lupine and become the monster everyone fears? Or will she find another way to win without losing her soul? She never chose to be an alpha, but now the fate of everyone depends on her - and time is running out.
The night was cold, and I hated that place. The small town of Vár-Midra was surrounded by dense forest, with no sign of life except for the distant howls echoing through the night. My breath came out in small white clouds as I clutched my coat tighter to my body, trying to shield myself from the icy wind.
It was my mother's idea to come here, far from any sign of civilization. She had always been obsessed with isolated places, but I could barely imagine that it would be in this remote part of the world where everything would change. Where I would change.
It was the kind of night where I could feel the presence of something greater. A strange vibration in the air, as if the forest itself was... alive. It was like it was watching me. Every tree, every shadow between the branches seemed to have eyes.
"It's just your imagination, Nyla," I muttered to myself, quickening my pace. My name is Nyla, and until then, the strangest thing that had ever happened to me was getting lost on a mountain trail as a child. Little did I know that I was about to get lost in something much, much more dangerous.
That's when I heard it for the first time. A low, guttural growl coming from the darkness. I froze. Every cell in my body turned cold. I tried to take a deep breath, but the air seemed to refuse to enter my lungs. Another growl, closer this time. The sound wrapped around me, as if it was coming from all directions at once.
I knew I should run. Any sane person would have fled at that moment. But I couldn't move. Something inside me wanted to know what was out there. Something primal, almost like a calling.
And then he appeared. Amber eyes glowed in the dark, reflecting the moonlight that barely managed to pierce through the trees. The wolf was enormous, taller than any animal I had ever seen, with fur black as the night and fangs gleaming under the faint light. He was watching me, standing still, as if he was waiting for something. The world seemed to freeze for a second.
My heart raced, the sound echoing in my ears. I should run. I knew that. But those eyes... There was something in them that kept me from taking a single step. It was like he was studying me, as if he wanted to understand me. An immediate connection formed there, in the silence of the forest.
And then, as quickly as he had appeared, he vanished into the darkness. I stood there, breathing heavily, as if I had been snapped out of a trance.
"What the hell was that?" I whispered to myself. But before I could do anything, a deep, rough voice came from behind me.
"You shouldn't be here."
I spun around abruptly, my heart racing again. And there he was. Tall, imposing, with the same amber eyes as the wolf I had just seen. He wore a leather jacket and dark jeans, his hair disheveled and an air of wildness that made the atmosphere around him feel electrifying. It was as if the air around him was charged with energy, ready to explode.
"What... who are you?" My words came out in a weak whisper. My body trembled, not from the cold, but from his presence. Something about him drew me in, in a way I couldn't understand. Something dangerous, intense.
"That doesn't matter now," he replied, his voice a deep purr that sent shivers down my spine. "What matters is that you shouldn't have come here. This forest is not for you."
I should have felt intimidated, but something inside me didn't want to back down.
"And who are you to tell me where I can or can't go?"
He took a step forward, and my entire body responded to the movement. The muscles in my body tensed, as if on alert, but not from fear. It was... anticipation? My God, what was happening to me?
"I'm Thorne," he said, with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "And you're in dangerous territory. Here... there's no turning back."
His words carried a weight I couldn't explain, but somehow, I knew he was right. My instincts screamed at me to run away. But once again, I couldn't move.
"You have no idea what just happened, do you?"
"What are you talking about?" My voice came out hesitant. Nothing made sense.
"This forest chose you. I felt it when you arrived." He took another step, now so close that I could feel the warmth radiating from his body. "You're marked."
"Marked?" The word came out weakly, almost lifeless. My body seemed to yield to an invisible force.
Thorne leaned in, his amber eyes piercing into me, so intense it was impossible to look away.
"Now, you belong to me. There's no escape."
My heart raced at those words, but in a way that didn't involve panic. On the contrary. Every fiber of my being seemed to scream in response, as if I had been waiting my whole life for this moment. And it was there, under the full moon, that everything changed.
I didn't know what it meant to be marked, much less what it implied. But one thing I did know: there was no turning back. I was connected to him, in a way that I could never fully understand. Something dark, something irresistible... and dangerous.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
After a heated confrontation with her husband and mistress, Brianna was pushed down to stairs. She thought she would die but when she woke up again, she realized that she traveled back two years ago, when it was not late for her to correct her path. The first thing she needed to do when she was reborn was divorce that scum. She saved from the darkest time but he lied to her and murdered her in the end. This time, she would not repeat the same mistakes anymore. She would bring the glory of her family back and make those people who betrayed her pay the price! However, in the process of climbing up to the peak of her career, she met a very intimidating and handsome man who kept on messing with her head through his bold attitude. Brianna doesn't want to be involved with another man again, for she has proven to herself that they will just drag her down, but her constant incidents with him are slowly breaking the wall she built to protect her heart. Brianna will surely choose her career over a man this time, but it's possible to choose both, right? What if he hurt her too? No! She won't risk it but. "You have to run away from me, Bree. Coz I'm done running away, I'll chase you now."
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
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!"
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."