Five years ago, Lyana experienced a devastating betrayal: her fiancé and her half-sister abandoned her, leading her to spend a night with a stranger. That fateful night led to the tragic death of his mother and caused him to be banished by his own father. Today, Lyana is back, accompanied by her twins and exceptional medical skills. Will she manage to reintegrate into a society of wolves dominated by alliances and rivalries? When an influential Alpha declares that she would be the ideal mate for his grandson, a handsome and promising young Alpha named Kaelan, tensions rise. Will a first suitor, Ewan, long in love, try to conquer Lyana's heart and accept the twins as if they were his own? Will a second, more possessive suitor, Orion, go so far as to claim Lyana as his own, ready to eliminate all competition? But when the Alpha of the powerful Ashford family intervenes, claiming that Lyana is his mate and the twins are now his children, who will dare challenge such an Alpha? Will Lyana give in to passion, will she finally find true love and a home for her children within the pack?
Lyana pauses for a moment before crossing the city limits. His hands, crusty on the steering wheel, betrayed the anguish that gripped him. After five years of absence, she was finally returning to her hometown, but she could not ignore the bitter mixture of apprehension and nostalgia that boiled inside her. This return is in no way a new adventure or a simple stopover to visit old friends. No, she was coming back to face the past, to face those who had abandoned her, betrayed her, and above all to give her children a home.
Her twins, Ethan and Emma, were sleeping peacefully in the back seat, oblivious to their mother's whirlwind of emotions. She looked at them in the rearview mirror, their faces so sweet, so innocent. They were his whole life.
She exhales slowly before putting the car back into drive and venturing out onto the family roads, lined with towering trees and green hills that still held so many memories. The town had changed a little since she left, but she quickly recognized the café where she had spent countless afternoons with her friends, the old cinema with the used facade, and even the bakery that made the best croissants in the city. region. But none of this could offer her the comfort she hoped for. She knew that as soon as she saw a familiar face, the whispers would begin.
Arriving in front of a small house with green shutters, his heart sank. She had rented this modest refuge hoping to go unnoticed, but she knew that her mere presence would sooner or later be a topic of conversation. As soon as she stopped the engine, Ethan opened his eyes, yawning and rubbing his little fists. Her sister quickly followed, looking around curiously.
"Mom, are we there? Emma asked, her eyes bright with excitement.
Lyana smiled softly. "Yes, my dear. This is our new home. »
She gets out of the vehicle and helps the children get out. Ethan, already adventurous, ran towards the entrance of the house, closely followed by Emma. As she unlocked the door, she felt someone watching her. She turned around and saw a familiar figure, that of a woman in her thirties, with auburn hair and a warm smile. It was Mila, an old friend, one of the rare people who had never judged her.
"Lyana? Is that you? » cried Mila's voice, tinged with a mixture of surprise and joy.
Lyana, hesitant, smiled weakly at him. "Yes, it's me. It's been a long time. »
Mila approaches, her eyes shining. "You have no idea how happy it is to see you again. I've heard... rumors, you know, but I'm so happy you're back. »
Lyana felt her heart warm slightly. Mila had always been sincere, without ever getting involved in the exchanges surrounding the pack. She took Mila in her arms, feeling a comfort she hadn't known in years.
"Thank you, Mila... It's good to see you. »
Ethan and Emma, curious, watching the scene with a mixture of concern and interest.
"Are these your kids? » demanded Mila, her gaze softening.
Lyana nodded, a hint of pride in her eyes. " Yes. Ethan and Emma. They are everything to me. »
Mila leaned towards the twins, her kind smile immediately reassuring them. "Hello, Ethan, Emma. You are lucky to have such a courageous mother. »
Ethan, a little shy, whispered a little "Hello" while Emma hid behind her mother's leg. Mila sat up, glancing at Lyana, as if to say she understood the challenges she had faced alone.
"Did you get a job?" » demanded Mila after a moment of silence.
Lyana squeezes her head. "Not yet, but I heard the pack infirmary is looking for someone. With my skills, I hope to be able to obtain a position. »
Mila frowned. "You know that some people won't welcome your return with open arms... Things have changed a lot since you left. »
Lyana nodded, aware of the hostile looks she might receive. But she had no choice. She had to move forward, for herself and for her children.
The next morning, as she prepared for a visit to the pack infirmary, she felt that family tension in the air again. The pack. She had grown up here, surrounded by familiar faces and memories, but she knew she would never be completely accepted. Not after what happened.
She took Ethan and Emma to Mila, who had offered to look after them. As she approached the pack's health center, she felt each step weigh her heart down. She had barely crossed the threshold of the infirmary when eyes turned towards her, gazes sometimes curious, sometimes suspicious. An older nurse, with gray hair and a stern face, approaches her.
"Lyana... I didn't think I'd see you here again one day. »
Lyana takes a deep breath. She knew that the rumor of his return had already spread like wildfire. "Hello, Martha. I am here to apply for a nursing position. »
Martha looked at her with a mixture of pity and disapproval. "You're brave to come back after... all that." But the pack council is strict. They do not easily accept elders. »
Lyana stood up, meeting Martha's gaze without wavering. "I'm here for my children, Martha. I have skills the pack can use, and I'm willing to work hard. »
The old woman stares at her for a moment, before nodding slowly. " Alright. I'll see what I can do. But be careful. Everyone here has a long memory. »
Lyana thanked her with a nod, feeling the apprehension turn to determination. She was no longer the fragile young woman of the past. She had survived much worse, and she wasn't going to let anyone crush her. As she left the infirmary, she felt a piercing gaze following her. She turns around and introduces Kaelan, the new Alpha, a man with imposing charisma and an icy gaze. Their eyes met, and she felt a palpable wave of tension between them.
Kaelan steps forward, his eyes shining with a light she doesn't understand. "Lyana. » His voice was cold, almost distant.
She stood up, resisting the urge to flee. "Alpha Kaelan. »
He stared at her for a moment, as if trying to read her thoughts. "Your return... is causing a lot of commotion." »
She clenches her fists. "I'm here for my children, and to help the pack if possible. I don't want to cause trouble for anyone. »
A smirk appeared on Kaelan's lips. "Hopefully you're ready to handle what's ahead." The pack is not in the habit of forgetting. »
She holds his gaze, determines not to let herself be intimidated. "I am ready to face whatever it takes. For my children, I am ready for anything. »
Kaelan stared at her for a moment, then turned away without a word, disappearing into the crowd. Lyana stood there alone, but she knew that this first confrontation marked the beginning of a greater battle. She was no longer the vulnerable woman they had once known. She would fight, for herself, for Ethan and Emma, and to prove to everyone that she deserved to come back.
**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.
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”
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!"
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
It was a big day for Camilla. She looked forward to marrying her handsome groom. Unfortunately, he abandoned her at the altar. He never showed up throughout the wedding. She was made a laughingstock in front of all the guests. In a fit of rage, she went and slept with a strange man on her wedding night. It was supposed to be a one-night stand. To her dismay, the man refused to let her be. He pestered her like she had stolen his heart on that night. Camilla didn't know what to do. Should she give him a chance? Or just stay away from men?
For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"