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?..
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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."
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, “She’s quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and you’re crossing me.” The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.
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?
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.