In a world where the survival of werewolves is threatened, the Alpha Kaelan Valmont runs an ancient and once powerful pack. However, the number of its members decreases dangerously. The rumors of a mysterious scourge, affecting only werewolves, create a climate of fear and distrust, even within his own. Aware of his duty towards his pack and the urgency to start a family, Kaelan knows that he must find a companion capable of supporting him in his quest for renewal. When an enigmatic wolf by the name of Elara Sinclair arrives in the mountains, Kaelan is immediately captivated by her beauty and his indomitable aura. He sees in her the perfect partner. But Elara's intentions are veiled with mysteries. She seems to hide dark secrets that could upset the balance of the pack. Is its loyalty really acquired in Kaelan, or does it obey more dangerous forces?
Kaelan Valmont stood on the ridge overlooking his territory, his eyes fixed on the forests that stretched as far as the eye could see. The cool mountain wind blew through the trees, a whisper of the past the pack had once known, vibrating with life and strength. But today, this majestic landscape seemed empty, almost ghostly. He closed his eyes for a moment, focusing on the familiar sounds of nature, hoping they would chase away the anxiety that was gnawing at his heart.
The reality was relentless. The Valmont Pack, once the mightiest in the mountains, was in decline. Rumors of the mysterious plague had begun to spread like wildfire, spreading fear among its members. Kaelan could sense the growing distrust around him, a palpable tension emerging in the exchanged glances and hushed whispers.
"Kaelan! » The voice of Theron Hale, his beta and best friend, pulled him from his thoughts. Theron approached, his features marked with worry. "We need to talk. The situation is getting worse. »
"I know," Kaelan replied, his voice carrying a weight he couldn't hide. "Every day we lose someone. »
Theron nodded, his piercing gaze scanning the valley below. "I heard about an ancient werewolf, a certain Lucien, who lives near the lake. He has information on the scourge. I think we need to go see him. »
Kaelan pursed his lips. He didn't want to be too hesitant, but Theron's words resonated with him. Lucien was known to be wise, but he also had the reputation of being a very secretive man. "Are you sure this is a good idea? What if it's a waste of time? »
"What to do then? Watching our pack fall apart? » Theron exclaimed, anxiety tinged with impatience in his voice. "We have to try. »
Kaelan sighed. His beta's mind was undeniably sharp, and he knew he couldn't let this opportunity pass him by. " Alright. Let's leave as soon as possible. »
The two men set off, weaving through the dense undergrowth and winding paths that led to the lake. The trees, which had once provided them with shelter, now seemed to close in on them, as if trying to keep them at a distance from the outside world. Their footsteps echoed in the heavy silence, breaking the troubled atmosphere that surrounded them.
Arriving at the lake, they found Lucien, an elderly man whose graying hair and face marked by time told the story of his battles. He sat on a rock, gazing into the peaceful water, as if searching for answers in its depths. As they approached, he looked up, a glint of recognition passing through his eyes.
"Kaelan, Theron. What brings you here? he asked, his raspy voice ringing with quiet wisdom.
"We need answers," Kaelan replied, the tension palpable in his words. "The scourge. We are losing members every day. What do we know? »
Lucien sighed, worry showing on his face. "What you need to understand is that this scourge doesn't just kill. It attacks the very spirit of werewolves. It creates doubts, divisions. It is a poison that spreads slowly. »
"How come? » Theron asked, frowning. "Is this a spell? A virus? »
Lucien shook his head. "I fear it is much more complex than that. I've heard of infected werewolves becoming...unstable. They attack their own, even attacking their families. Fear is their worst enemy. »
Kaelan felt his heart grow heavy. Every word from Lucien seemed to resonate with the reality he was experiencing. The arguments within his pack, the tensions between members, all of this was exacerbated by a collective fear that threatened to erupt. "What can we do? he asked, determined to save his pack, whatever the cost.
"You must find the source of this scourge," Lucien replied, his gaze piercing. "You must go beyond the mountains, where the blood of the ancients was shed. Therein lies the key to stopping this horror. »
Kaelan exchanged a look with Theron. Their minds were in turmoil. "But that means leaving our territory," Theron observed, a glint of concern in her eyes. "And we can't afford to weaken the pack any further. »
"Fear won't be solved by sitting here and waiting for it to get worse," Lucien said. "Sometimes you have to take risks to protect those you love. »
Kaelan felt the weight of Lucien's words crushing him. He knew he had to act. Every day that passed was a missed opportunity to save his pack. But at the same time, he was afraid of making the wrong choice. His duty as Alpha weighed heavily on his shoulders.
"We'll do what we need to do," Kaelan said finally, his voice firmer than he felt. "We must prepare for this journey. »
"You will need support," Lucien added, his tone serious. "Gather your allies, and prepare. The path is strewn with pitfalls, and you will have to face your own fears. »
Theron nodded. "We will. But we must do it quickly. The situation is more and more critical. »
Kaelan thanked Lucien for his advice and turned to Theron. "Let's get the pack together. They need to know what's going on. »
As they turned around, Kaelan couldn't help but feel a deep sadness. The road ahead would be difficult, and he knew that some might not return. But he had no choice. The survival of his pack depended on it.
Back at camp, the atmosphere was heavy with apprehension. The members of the pack gathered together, murmuring worries about the scourge that had struck them. Kaelan knew he had to talk to them, but he felt burdened by the responsibility of his role as Alpha.
"My friends," he began, his voice echoing in the air. "I know it's been a tough time lately. We have lost members, and fear is setting in. But I promise you we will fight. »
The whispers quieted as all eyes turned to him. "I consulted a wise man, Lucien. He told us about the source of this scourge. We have a chance to understand what is happening and fight it. »
A voice rose from the crowd. "And what will we do if we lose again? » asked a dark-eyed wolf, worry coloring his voice.
"We can't stand by and do nothing," Kaelan replied, firmly. "We will go in search of answers, beyond the mountains. It's a risk, but it's necessary. We must come together, more than ever. »
A murmur of agreement ran through the assembly, and Kaelan felt a glimmer of hope growing within him. The members of his pack needed to feel that they were still together, that they could still fight for survival. It was their only chance.
Kaelan met Theron's gaze, who nodded, and he knew they would be ready to face this challenge together. Every step they took on this path would be an act of bravery and determination. He promised himself to protect each of them, no matter what.
As he retreated to his shelter that evening, a glimmer of hope began to arise in his heart. The fight for his pack was only just beginning, but he was ready to fight. In a world filled with darkness, he believed that love and loyalty could lead them to the light.
**Kaden**, a relentless Alpha werewolf, who rules his pack with an iron fist. His power is threatened, not only by a growing rebellion within his own pack, but also by the emergence of **the Moon Hunters**, ruthless humans who hunt down supernatural creatures. Kaden, at the height of his strength, must face a changing world, where tradition and domination by fear are no longer enough to maintain order. **Darian**, a young wolf, questions his leadership, demanding a change in strategy, while **Elira**, a wise wolf, suggests that the Alpha must evolve to maintain the loyalty of his pack. Kaden faces a dilemma: adapt and redefine his authority or remain stuck in his brutal methods. This book immerses you in a universe where **evolution** and **survival** are at the heart of the story. Through internal battles and external confrontations, **The Alpha of Blood and Shadows** invites you to discover how far Kaden is willing to go to maintain his power and protect those he loves. Will the Alpha be able to evolve, or will it sink into the shadows of its past?
Irina is almost eighteen years old. She comes from a modest family and works as a waitress to support her sick mother. Finding love or dreaming of big things has never been a priority for her: her family comes first. But what will happen when she discovers that she is now linked to the most powerful and ruthless billionaire in the world, a man whose influence extends far beyond borders? Xander. The name alone is enough to send chills through the business world. Beautifully attractive, but renowned for his legendary cruelty, Xander does not believe in the concept of love or destiny. For him, everything is a game of power and control. When their worlds intersect, he is convinced that this meeting is a kind of bad joke orchestrated by life. But as soon as he sees her, he decides that Irina will be his, whether she likes it or not. "Aren't you happy? I asked shyly, as he looked out over the city from the window of his huge office. The reflection of the city lights danced on his face, making him even more inhumanly beautiful. But something in his dark eyes chilled me. " Happy ? » He laughed dryly, without the slightest trace of humor. He seemed almost mocking. "Happiness doesn't exist for me. And that will never change. » Those words broke me, but something about him attracted me despite myself. Will I give in to this dangerous game, or end up losing more than my heart?
> "I'm not even that special. I saw you at the window and I thought my family would have informed you. I...I'm sorry." I say as my chest starts to hurt and I can barely breathe. > > "You are still an exceptional person. It's in your personality. My instinct is sure of it." > > "I'm not, though. There's nothing extraordinary about me. I'm not strong, I don't have that confidence. If something happens to me, I can't save myself. I will just be a huge burden." > "No," he cuts me off, and I can see a glint of anger in his eyes. "YOU ARE NOT a burden. You are my partner. Destiny brought you to me." > > "Fate didn't create me for anyone, Nathan. No one wants me." I say as my voice begins to shake. It's not going the way I thought it would. I never imagined having to convince my partner that I'm not good enough. But this man continues to surprise me as he grabs me and pulls me onto his lap. > "There are people who want YOU, Clara. I want you. Your parents adopted you, they wanted you. Your brother always wanted to be by your side. He never stopped talking about you .You are unique, Clara, but that doesn't mean you're not enough or unwanted." He then said to me, holding me against him on his knees, "I want you."
The day we got a new Alpha, my family was forced to become Omega. Because our new Alpha, Alpha Jaxon, was a violent and cruel man who didn't trust any of the pack's former warriors. I refused to accept him as my Alpha, he's a bad guy, and rumor had it that the Moon Goddess didn't even give him a mate. But ironically, as soon as I saw him, I felt a warmth for him. How could this have happened? And he had already found a contract partner! I tried my best to avoid him, but he always noticed me, with his charming and sexy look... The worst part was that in order to accomplish my family's revenge, I had to get close to Alpha Jaxon, seduce him and make him fall completely in love with me... --- "I'm not sure this is the way to welcome your Alpha," he said, inches from my lips. I stopped for a second to try to calm down, the adrenaline flowing, as my wolf and I savored the comfort of being so close to him again. "Hmm, maybe that's true, except you're not my Alpha yet," I replied in a seductive and natural tone. Our faces were so close that the heat of our breaths collided, I wanted so much for him to give in and close the distance between us. "You feel it, don't you? Your wolf is howling inside you for me to mark you... right... here...", Jaxon nipped my neck ever so lightly. I felt like my legs were going to give out from under me at any moment. He moved his hand just under my sweater, to my back. He pulled me closer to his hardness as his gaze held a silent promise.
When I entered school, why was everyone looking at me? I was heading for my locker when I felt the sweetest smell there is. What was it? ** Hugo **! Go get the friends, shouted ** Lucas **. But why did he cry? Looking around me, my eyes fell on the person I absolutely didn't want to see. Why should he be there, to set me? ** Nathan Blackwell. ** His eyes pierced mine, and I could feel Lucas howl of joy in me. But why was I unable to move? What happened to me? And why was he advancing in my direction? Without thinking, I did the only thing that seemed logical to me. I ran. When I arrived in the parking lot, I was heading for my car, but ... why did hot arms suddenly surround me? Who was it? Nathan made me turn so that I am in front of him and groaned: "To me." "No, no, no, why me? Not to you !!" I said, incredulous. His grip has tightened around my waist, and he murmured insistently: "You are mine. You don't belong to anyone else. You will not understand? You will not touch another man, you will not speak to Another man. Then he buried his face in the hollow of my neck, deeply inspired. But ... how was I supposed to react to this? And why did I have the impression that my heart was racing in spite of myself?
The woman he had worked so hard to save had disappeared after a romantic night – how could she have escaped? When they met again, she had surprisingly transformed into a successful woman. Despite the warmth she showed toward everyone else, she was icy toward him, asserting, "Alpha, we don't know each other!" » He responded by hugging her and whispering, "I remember every inch of you, and I wouldn't mind getting to know you better." » He treated her like a treasure, giving her boundless affection: "Don't run away again. Marry me, and I will make those who betrayed you regret it! » With a seductive smile, she said, "Okay. » She knew he really cared about her. Alpha, both dominant and tender, he had made her forget about running away.
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?
Olivia White replaced her sister to be engaged to Vincent Barton. She thought that the one she married would be a disabled man with notorious reputation, while to her surprise, Vincent is actually very handsome with great figure. What’s more, he treats her so well that he tends to satisfy all her requirements with no limits. In front of the public, he is the ruthless heir to the Emperor, while in front of her, he is her clingy husband who only belongs to her.
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
Maria took her sister’s place and was engaged to Anthony, a disabled man who had lost his status as the family heir. At first, they were just a nominal couple. However, things changed when things about Maria were gradually exposed. It turned out she was a professional hacker, a mysterious composer, and the sole successor to an international jade sculpting master… The more that was revealed about her, the less Anthony could rest easy. A famous singer, an award-winning actor, an heir of a rich family—so many excellent men were chasing after his fiancee, Maria. What should Anthony do?
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?