The world of Kae Thompson shattered when Lucas Ross, who was supposed to be her true mate and future Alpha, rejected her on her 21st birthday. Kae was devastated, making decisions to leave the pack and build a new life in the city. Five years later, Kae thrives as a freelance journalist, but her werewolf nature remains dormant. Lucas, the alpha of the BloodMoon pack, appears with a revealing shocking truth. Lucas's rejection was forced by his father's dying wish, protecting her from an ancient prophecy: "The Alpha's Mate" will bring destruction or salvation". As Kae and Lucas navigate their growing feelings for each other they must confront the true meaning of the prophecy. Will Kae forgive Luca's past rejections and accept her destiny? And what secrets lie hidden in the prophecy? Will Kae's werewolf nature be her salvation or downfall? And what were the Alpha's mistakes?
Chapter 01: The Awakening.
Kae's Pov.
"Are you ready for tonight, Kae?" Lily's voice echoed down the hallway, filled with excitement and a touch of teasing.
I stood still glancing in the mirror with a pounding heart as I adjusted the silver chain around my neck. "Ready? I've been waiting for this my whole life, Lily. Tonight's the night," I replied, unable to hide the thrill in my voice.
She chuckled, stepping into the room with a mischievous grin. "Do you realize after tonight, there's no more wild Kae, and you will be tied to your mate for life?".
I shot a playful glare. "Who says I'm wild, do I look like one?"
Lily raised her eyebrows, crossing her arms. "Oh, I know you too well, little sister, always sneaking out and dreaming about what's beyond our borders".
I shrugged, feeling a pang of longing that I tried to ignore. "Well, maybe those dreams are nightmares; dreams don't go away just because I found a mate."
Lily's expression softened. "I know, Kae. But you needed to be careful. It's dangerous out there, and not everyone outside the BloodMoon pack is.....kind".
I nodded, though my heart raced with the possibilities that lay beyond the forest's edge. "I know. But tonight isn't about that. Tonight's about finding him, my mate to be precise".
We both fell silent for a moment, the weight of the night pressing down.
There is something I know about the pack about their birthdays, every werewolf dreams of their 21st birthday–that's the age we'd finally feel the mate pull, the unbreakable bond that would lead us to our fated partner. And everyone expected mine to be Lucas Rose, the Alpha heir.
Lily nudged me with her elbow. "Alrighty we don't have much time, let's go. Everyone is waiting".
As we walked down to the gathering, my nerves bubbled beneath my skin. The moon was high, casting a soft glow over the BloodMoon pack. Wolves of all ages mingled, their voices carrying a hum of excitement. All eyes turned toward me as we entered, and I felt their anticipation as much as my own.
Just then, I saw him-Lucas. His commanding presence and demeanor were hard to resist; he was tall, with an air of confidence that only the next Alpha could carry. His gaze met mine, and for a brief, electrifying moment, I felt something shift within me. Was this it? The Mate Pull?
Lucas approached, his footsteps steady, his face unreadable. My heart raced as he stopped in front of me, his gaze intense. "Kae," he said, his voice low and steady.
I smiled, searching his eyes. "Lucas."
But instead of warmth, there was something cold in his stare. He took a breath, then spoke words that shattered my heart.
"Kae...I'm sorry, but I can't accept you as my mate."
The world seemed to tilt, his words cutting through the air like a blade. I felt every eye in the pack on me, their silent gasps rippling through the crowd. "What...what do you mean?" I stammered, barely able to process the rejection.
Lucas's face remained impassive. "We aren't meant to be, Kae. To be honest I've no feelings for you because I had felt it for a while now."
I felt the ground sway beneath me as the whispers around us grew louder. "But...I thought..."
"I know what you thought, Kae. And I'm sorry. But you deserve a mate who can fully bond with you. And that isn't me."
My world seemed to be crumbling. I Couldn't breathe. My mind raced with a thousand questions, a thousand doubts. How could he do this? How could he humiliate me in front of everyone?
I wanted to scream, to run but my feet stayed rooted to the spot. Lucas turned and walked away leaving me standing there, shattered and alone.
Lily, who was beside me, came near, resting his hand on my arm. "Kae.....I'm sorry".
I forced myself to keep it together swallowing the lump in my throat. "It's fine, no problem about that I will be fine".
But deep inside me, I felt the pain piercing my heart and tearing me apart. Everything I had imagined and hoped for-it was gone in an instant.
The night dragged on, with the park member trying words of comfort, but none of their words erased my pain and granted me comfort; I nodded, pretending to smile.
I couldn't take it anymore, so I finally slipped away from the gathering, running into the forest, my sanctuary, away from prying eyes and pitying glances.
The cool night air hit my skin as I ran pushing deeper into the forest. I felt tears streaming down my face, but I didn't wipe them away. I let myself feel the pain making it sink in.
"Why would he do this to me, causing me to go through this pain?" I choked with emotions as I whispered to the night.
I sat down on a fallen log, staring up at the full moon. All of my life, I have dreamed of this moment, and I was fully prepared, believing it would work out for me; it was a moment I finally felt complete knowing my path. And now everything was taken away from me leaving me broken and lost.
The sound of footsteps made me tense. I looked up expecting Lily, but instead, I saw a strange figure I didn't recognize. He had a strong dark presence, his eyes gleaming with an intensity that made my skin unease.
"Who...who are you?" I managed to ask, my voice barely above a whisper.
He gazed at me with his tilted head, his gaze piercing. "You're Kae Thompson right?".
I nodded, feeling a strange pull towards this stranger; something about him was mysteriously different.
He took a step closer with a faint smile playing on his lips. "Let's just say someone who knows what it is to be rejected".
"Someone who knows what it is to be rejected?" I narrowed my eyes trying to make sense of him. "What Do you mean? And what do you know about rejection?"
"That's a story for another time," he replied smoothly, his voice calm yet unsettling. "For now, let's just say...fate has a funny way of bringing people together."
I felt a shiver run down my spine, the night suddenly feeling colder. "What do you want?"
He glanced at the moon, then back at me. "I've come to offer you a choice, Kae. You can either let the pain consume you or...discover a new path, one that goes beyond the limits of this pack."
The words hung in the air, tempting and dangerous. A new path? Beyond the BloodMoon pack?
I looked up at him, my mind racing with questions.
Who is this mysterious stranger? Can I even trust him and let go of everything I had once held dearly, and decided to walk on this new path?
•BLURB• My sole intention was to sabotage my arranged marriage by sparking a scandal. I slept with someone to make this work, expecting no consequences. However, fate had other plans.. I realized I was pregnant after we already parted ways. Years later, just when I resigned myself to solo parenthood, my paths crossed with his again but this time, he had no memories of me nor that night.. The twist? He's the lover my ruthless female boss has always been talking about. What's this crack in my heart?.. These butterflies in my belly whenever we meet?.. I have his baby, but he's getting married soon! Can love's complexity surpass this?..
Claire Fanie believed she and Jona Harrow were soulmates, destined to be together as the Luna and alpha of their pack. They represented hope and unity, meant to lead people towards strength and harmony. Everything changes in a moment. Then Jona rejects her love and breaks her forever, destroying Claire's world to pieces. Claire has been betrayed by the one she loved, and her best friend, Laura Jossie, and now finds herself in the wild, where she must battle her greatest fears alone. Free from her identity, by night and day she must wrestle with the darkness that threatens to swallow her spirit; she'll survive the brutal elements for eleven days. Wild beasts and the haunting echoes of her past test her resilience every day. The girl who had once so desperately wanted to be accepted becomes a fierce survivor. When she returns to the village, Claire isn't who she used to be, not just in appearance, but in the way she acts. She's been hardened by the trials in the wild and hardened her - scars visible and hidden. The home she returns to, however, is no longer welcoming. People hear whispers about her and rumors, and they poison the minds of those who used to be her family. Claire thinks she might get away, but it soon begins to unravel the truth and there are lies and betrayal at the core of it all. As she confronts the reality of her shattered relationships, she faces a pivotal question: will the weight of her past devour her completely, or will she regain her fate and the love she once believed to be set in her past? This is the story of Claire in a kingdom besieged by doubt, lies, and love across these lines. The lines between friend and foe are blurred, and she must learn how to truly become a Luna again. To do so, she must embrace the strength inside her first and face the darkness that lies ahead. Claire's story is all about her fascinating journey of self-discovery, love, and redemption, and every choice she makes could be for salvation or destruction.
In New Haven, emotions aren't just felt-they're controlled and sold. Kira, one of the city's top emotion engineers, makes her living by creating emotions for others, but her own heart feels empty. Everything changes when she crosses paths with Aether, a rebel who's determined to destroy the system that took everything from him.At first, their connection is full of hate. Kira sees Aether as a threat, and Aether blames people like Kira for turning emotions into a tool for control. But as they're forced to work together, their hatred starts to turn into something much deeper.However, in a world where feelings are manipulated, love is a dangerous thing. Kira's rival, Selene, will do anything to keep them apart, while the mysterious Puppet Master-the one pulling the strings behind New Haven's emotion trade-won't let anyone disrupt his control.Now, Kira and Aether must decide if their love can survive in a world where every emotion has a price, or if it will be shattered by the very forces they're fighting against.
JUST ONE RECORDED NIGHTSTAND WITH A STRANGER.. was all Adeline intended in using as a scandal for her arranged wedding to be called off.. However, fate had other plans.. She ended up getting pregnant for the stranger whom she already parted ways with.. Years later,Just when she resigned herself to solo parenthood, she meets her baby's father who now has no memories of her nor the nightstand.. But that's not the worst of it.. He turned out to be the lover her ruthless female boss was always talking about.. Passion re-ignites.. Secrets explode.. Rivalry intensifies.. Hatred darkens and Adeline's tangled emotions mirror the chaos.. Can love's complexity surpass this?..
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."
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"