Amal is a young wolf betrayed by her older sister, Ramlat, who seduces her destined mate and becomes pregnant by him. Under the shock and pain of this betrayal, Amal finds herself isolated and dishonored. After a year of silent suffering, Amal's father decides to find a new ally to restore strength to the pack and restore their honor. He then betrothed her to Amjad, a powerful and fearful Alpha, in his late forties. Tall, imposing, and coldly handsome, Amjad is known for his arrogance and ruthless nature. Constrained by her duty to the pack and her mother's wishes, Amjad reluctantly accepts this union. On the day of their lunar union, Amjad presents Amal with a "Moon Contract" stipulating the terms of their loveless union, specifying to her that he only considers it as a means of ensuring the stability of the pack. Wounded but determined, Amal accepts the challenge. From this moment, a power struggle begins between Amal, who refuses to submit, and Amjad, who tries to maintain control. Their relationship evolves between cold war and rapprochement, while Amal discovers her own strength in Luna, capable of rivaling the domination of an Alpha.
Amal stood by the window of her room, staring into space. The winter wind blew against the windows, and the bare trees swayed in the bitter cold. She didn't know if it was the temperature or the torment that was boiling in her heart, but everything was blurry. The last few days had been a series of moments that stretched like centuries, and yet they had only lasted a few hours. A few more hours which had been enough to destroy all her certainty, everything she thought she knew about her family, about her future.
She didn't see the betrayal coming. Ramlat, her older sister, the person she had always admired, had taken away what was supposed to be hers. Their once strong bond had turned into a gaping chasm, an abyss that nothing seemed to be able to fill. The pain of having been betrayed by the one she considered her confidante was incredibly violent. Amal had always felt protected by her family, but this illusion was shattered that morning, when she discovered, returning earlier than expected, Ramlat in the arms of her destiny. The man she had always believed was the one she would one day marry, the one she loved deeply, the one she had always believed was hers.
The room was silent except for the rustling of the curtains, as if the entire universe had stopped breathing with her. But there was a noise in the air, a dull tension, and Amal knew that confrontation with Ramlat was inevitable. She knew that her sister was going to appear before her to justify the unjustifiable, and that their lives would never be the same after that. She took a deep, shaky breath and walked slowly towards the door.
Ramlat was not far away. The sound of heavy footsteps on the floor announces his arrival. Amal felt a wave of heat pass through her, a mixture of anger, sadness and despair, but she couldn't move. She waited, frozen, for the woman who was once her sister to come and face her. A moment of silence settles in the room, then the door opens.
Ramlat entered without a glance, her eyes downcast, as if she knew Amal was going to judge her. She was no longer the image of the older sister that Amal had idolized. She seemed colder, more distant, and yet, it was the same woman. The shiny black hair looked duller, as if betrayal itself had embedded itself in its roots. Amal had difficulty recognizing her, as if the blood tie had been definitively severed between them.
"Amal," Ramlat began, his voice soft but devoid of warmth, "I suppose you want an explanation. »
Amal couldn't speak. The pain that gripped him was too great to put into words. She just stared at her, her eyes filled with tears that she refused to let fall. The words stuck in her throat, like a weight she couldn't shake. Ramlat finally lowered her eyes, as if she no longer dared to face her sister's accusing gaze.
"I'm sorry, I...I didn't mean for it to happen like this," Ramlat whispered, but the words rang false. Amal knew, deep down, that the sincerity was not in her sister's voice.
"You took what was mine," Amal replied hoarsely, each word a blow to his chest. "You took my future, you took... my love. And you didn't even have the decency to tell me. »
Ramlat bit her lip, visibly embarrassed, but she said nothing. She just looked away, obviously looking for an excuse that would never come. Amal could no longer bear this false victim posture. She walked forward, with a determined step, and grabbed her sister's hand, adjusting it slightly.
"I've always looked up to you as a role model," she said with palpable resentment. "But now, I... I don't even know what I feel about you anymore. I feel like I've lost a part of me, a part of my own soul. »
The two women were there, in a meaningful silence, each in their own thoughts, unable to find the right words. Finally, Ramlat raises her head, as if she had made an internal decision.
"Amal, it didn't have to be like this. I love you, but... I'm in love with him. » Ramlat appears to take a deep breath before continuing. "I made this choice, the one that seemed right to me. I didn't want it to end like this between us. I thought...I thought you would understand. »
Amal looked at her, incredulous. " To understand ?! » she exclaimed, anger rising in her voice. "You want me to understand that you stole from me the man I thought was mine forever? That you betrayed me, that you broke everything we had built? »
Ramlat lowered her eyes, as if she no longer had any strength to oppose. She seemed about to say something, but the sound of the door suddenly opening interrupted their exchange. Amal's father enters the room, his expression somber and his brows furrowed. His imposing figure stood in the doorway, his deep voice breaking the tense atmosphere.
"Amal, Ramlat," he said in a commanding voice. "This discussion is over. »
He walked towards them, his eyes hard. "Ramlat, you have made a decision. And I'll take mine. »
Amal turns to her father, her heart beating hard in her chest. "What do you mean, father? » she asked, almost in a whisper, afraid that the ground beneath her feet would give way completely.
Amal's father did not respond immediately. He turns to Ramlat, giving him a cold look, then turns to his daughter. "Amal, you are my daughter, and you deserve better than this. But we have to reorganize ourselves. Ramlat made his choice, but there is no room for weakness in this pack. His voice was firm, but there was an underlying pain, a pain he had learned to hide over time.
"I am going to betroth you, Amal," he announced at last, without trembling, "to Amjad. »
The shock was immediate. Amal widened her eyes in disbelief. "To Amjad? » she repeated, her voice cracking. "Why him?! »
The father stared at her for a moment, his face impassive. "Because that's what's needed. Amjad is a strong Alpha, and he will bring the alliance pack no need. You don't have the luxury of choosing your destiny. Family must come first. »
Amal feels strangled by the harshness of his words. She looked at Ramlat, who avoided her gaze, his head lowered. There was nothing more to say. Everything was decided.
She turns towards the window, watching the snow falling silently outside, carrying her last dreams with her. "I understand," she whispered, her voice cracking. "I completely understand. »
But in that precise moment, as she looked beyond the snow, she no longer knew if she was ready to accept this choice, nor to what extent this decision would forever mark her heart and her life.
While on vacation at her aunt's, **Louisa** didn't think her life would change so much. Her future already seemed mapped out according to the ambitions of her mother, **Véronique**, who dreams of seeing her marry a perfect man: **Grégoire Devalier**, a rich heir well regarded in high society. However, Louisa, fierce and independent, hesitates to comply with her mother's demands. Véronique, desperate by her daughter's insubordination, decides to send her to her sister, **Odile**, a modest woman living in the countryside. There, Louisa should learn the values of simplicity and understand that her life of privilege cannot be taken for granted. But everything does not go as planned... Louisa did not expect that she would enjoy this stay. And most importantly, she hadn't anticipated meeting the enigmatic neighbor: **Raphaël Belmont**, a billionaire retired from the business world. What is such a powerful man doing in such a remote place? Why does he live as a recluse, far from the spotlight? His dark eyes and magnetic charm disturb her beyond anything she has ever known. For Raphaël, as soon as he meets Louisa's gaze, he feels a connection he has never experienced before. Could she be the key to rekindling a heart extinguished by years of solitude and secrets? Yet a curse seems to weigh on him. What dangers does he hide? Why does he seem to be running away from her as much as looking for her? As the days go by, questions multiply. Why is Véronique so keen to keep Louisa away from her family? What secrets could Odile be hiding in her simple life? And Raphael, could he be involved in something much darker than he lets on? Between power games, revelations and a forbidden love, Louisa will find herself at the heart of a plot that threatens to turn everything upside down: her family, her future, and perhaps even her own survival. Is Raphael a blessing or a deadly threat? How far will Louisa be willing to go to discover the truth?
"Aurélia" is the heiress of a powerful family and was destined to take over the financial empire of her father, an influential and feared man in the business world. Everything changes when she learns that she is pregnant by **Leonard Wolfe**, an infamous billionaire, known for his scandals and his dangerous charm. But Leonard fiercely denies being the father and refuses any involvement. Her father, furious and humiliated by this situation, disowns Aurélia, calling her a shame for the family. Rejected by her own circle for not having "solved" what they saw as a problem, Aurélia is stripped of her privileges and must flee with her child. Can she rebuild a life in anonymity, far from those who betrayed her? Years later, after having built a new existence as an independent woman, Aurélia thinks she is finally free from the chains of her past. But it is then that Leonard discovers the truth: the son she is raising is his. Why does this arrogant and insensitive billionaire suddenly decide to claim his role as father after denying his existence? Could he have hidden intentions? Leonard returns to Aurélia's life with a disturbing determination, ready to destroy the barriers she has carefully erected. Aurélia has no interest in reconnecting with a man who denied her son and abandoned her in her darkest hour. But can she really resist his power and irresistible charm? As Leonard tries to gain the trust of Aurélia and their son, old enemies resurface. Why is this man, who seems to have everything, so determined to reclaim what he once rejected? Is it out of guilt or because he is hiding an even darker secret? Aurélia is faced with a heartbreaking choice: protect her son and his new life, or give in to the inexplicable attraction that draws her to Leonard. But can she really trust a man who has been the source of so much suffering? What if Leonard played an even bigger game, a game where Aurélia and her son were just pawns? The more the past resurfaces, the more truths come to light: Leonard may not be the only one hiding secrets. What other shadows hang over their lives? And, above all, will she be able to escape the influence of this man who could destroy everything once again?
**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.
I received a pornographic video. "Do you like this?" The man speaking in the video is my husband, Mark, whom I haven't seen for several months. He is naked, his shirt and pants scattered on the ground, thrusting forcefully on a woman whose face I can't see, her plump and round breasts bouncing vigorously. I can clearly hear the slapping sounds in the video, mixed with lustful moans and grunts. "Yes, yes, fuck me hard, baby," the woman screams ecstatically in response. "You naughty girl!" Mark stands up and flips her over, slapping her buttocks as he speaks. "Stick your ass up!" The woman giggles, turns around, sways her buttocks, and kneels on the bed. I feel like someone has poured a bucket of ice water on my head. It's bad enough that my husband is having an affair, but what's worse is that the other woman is my own sister, Bella. ************************************************************************************************************************ “I want to get a divorce, Mark,” I repeated myself in case he didn't hear me the first time—even though I knew he'd heard me clearly. He stared at me with a frown before answering coldly, "It's not up to you! I'm very busy, don't waste my time with such boring topics, or try to attract my attention!" The last thing I was going to do was argue or bicker with him. "I will have the lawyer send you the divorce agreement," was all I said, as calmly as I could muster. He didn't even say another word after that and just went through the door he'd been standing in front of, slamming it harshly behind him. My eyes lingered on the knob of the door a bit absentmindedly before I pulled the wedding ring off my finger and placed it on the table. I grabbed my suitcase, which I'd already had my things packed in and headed out of the house.
"I am flawed in every way possible," she said. "Good, I never asked for perfection," he replied immediately. When Sapphire Conrad, the wayward daughter of the Conrad Family, was called back to New York after running away from home to Gisborne, she only had a plan. Appear at the mansion, listen to whatever nonsense she had to say and say no to it, put up a strong font, then go back to her kids in Gisborne. Using her energy while trying to get revenge on all of them is a total waste of time even though they deserved to be trampled upon for what they did to her. It sounds like an easy enough plan until she got there and was asked to get into a marriage of convenience. Staying at New York was risky, she would be forced to face her ex-fiance who she had a nine years relationship with, the ex-best friend who snatched her fiance, her sister and mother who hate her with passion, and the list was longer than just that. But she couldn't leave her twin brother who is in danger there and there is this tiny little fact that Mr. Alexander Antonio Aldine, the CEO of Triple A Group definitely won't let her go.
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
Jennifer Bennett, the rightful heiress to the Bennett legacy, fought hard for her family's recognition, only to be eclipsed by an impostor. Faced with false accusations, bullying, and public humiliation, Jennifer eventually gave up trying to win their approval. Vowing to rise above the injustice, she became the bane of those who wronged her. The Bennett family's efforts to break her only fueled her success, leading her to heights her rivals could only dream of. Someone asked, "Do you feel let down by your parents?" With a calm smile, Jennifer said, "It doesn't matter. In the end, power prevails."
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.