Isla has spent her entire life waiting for the moment she would find her mate, believing in the fairy tales of fate and eternal love. But when her mate, Alpha Asher Nightshade, rejects her on the night of their fated union, Isla's world shatters. Deemed too "ordinary" for the powerful and ambitious Alpha, she is cast out of the Shadowfang Pack. Fate, however, has other plans. Years later, Isla has rebuilt herself, finding strength and purpose among a rogue pack that values her for who she is. But when Asher's pack is threatened by an ancient curse, he seeks her out, desperate for her unique gift to commune with the spirits of the forest. Thrown back into each other's lives, Isla and Asher must confront the wounds of the past while facing a dangerous future. Will Asher prove he is worthy of a second chance, or will Isla find a love even greater than the bond that once broke her?
The silver glow of the full moon illuminated the sprawling clearing, casting long shadows over the gathered crowd of the Shadowfang Pack. Laughter and chatter filled the crisp evening air as pack members celebrated the mate ceremony, a sacred tradition where the fated bonds between destined pairs were revealed.
Isla stood at the edge of the crowd, her heart pounding like a war drum. Her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her simple dress, a habit she couldn't quite shake when nerves overtook her. Tonight was supposed to be magical, the culmination of every whispered story she'd ever heard about true love and destiny.
She had turned eighteen only a week ago, and already the pull of her mate bond had begun to stir, faint but persistent. Isla had always imagined this night vividly-the moment her mate's gaze would lock onto hers, and the world would fall into place.
The ceremony was well underway. One by one, pack members stepped into the clearing, drawn to their mates by the pull of their bond. Cheers erupted each time a pair was united, the joy of the pack palpable.
Alpha Asher Nightshade stood at the center of the gathering, his commanding presence impossible to ignore. Dressed in a dark shirt that clung to his powerful frame, he exuded an aura of authority that made even the most confident wolves hesitate. His sharp features were illuminated by the moonlight, his piercing gray eyes scanning the crowd with the focus of a predator.
Every member of the pack revered him, not just for his strength but for his ruthless leadership. Isla had always admired him from a distance, though she'd never dared to imagine herself as the Luna standing by his side.
A sudden, intense pull in her chest stole her breath. It was stronger now, undeniable and impossible to ignore. Her wolf stirred restlessly within her, urging her forward. The mate bond was calling to her, and there was no mistaking its target.
Her heart stopped as Asher's gaze landed on hers.
The air around them seemed to still, the murmurs of the crowd fading into silence. Isla's throat tightened, her feet rooted to the ground. She expected to feel joy, elation, the overwhelming warmth of being chosen. Instead, a cold dread crept into her chest at the unreadable expression on Asher's face.
He stepped closer, the crowd parting for him with deference. His eyes locked on hers, and for a moment, Isla thought she saw a flicker of something-shock, perhaps even regret. But it vanished as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the icy mask he wore so well.
"You're my mate," he said, his deep voice cutting through the silence.
It wasn't a question. It was a statement, blunt and devoid of emotion.
The crowd erupted into murmurs, whispers of disbelief and speculation rippling through the pack.
Isla swallowed hard, her voice barely above a whisper. "Yes."
Asher's jaw tightened, his eyes narrowing. For a fleeting moment, she thought he might accept her, that he might take her hand and lead her to the place she'd always dreamed of.
Instead, his next words shattered her world.
"I reject you."
The clearing fell deathly silent.
Isla's breath caught in her throat, her mind struggling to process what she had just heard. "W-what?"
Asher's gaze hardened, his voice cold and unyielding. "You're not fit to be my Luna. I need someone strong, someone who can stand beside me as an equal. You're... ordinary."
The weight of his words crushed her, each one cutting deeper than the last. Her chest tightened, the mate bond wrenching painfully within her. Tears burned at the corners of her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.
The crowd watched in stunned silence, some with pity, others with cruel amusement. Isla's cheeks burned with humiliation, but the pain of rejection far outweighed her embarrassment.
Her wolf howled in despair, the bond fraying and threatening to snap entirely. It was unbearable, a pain unlike anything she had ever experienced.
"Asher, please-" she began, her voice trembling, but he silenced her with a sharp glare.
"My decision is final," he said, turning away from her without another word.
The crowd parted to let him pass, and just like that, he was gone. The pack slowly dispersed, leaving Isla alone in the clearing. The weight of their stares lingered, each one a reminder of her shame.
She dropped to her knees, clutching her chest as the pain of the broken bond overwhelmed her. The world around her blurred, the silver light of the moon dimming as tears streamed down her face.
In that moment, Isla knew her life would never be the same.
The forest was silent, save for the sound of Isla's ragged breaths. She had fled the pack's territory hours ago, running until her legs gave out and her lungs burned. Her dress was torn, her feet bare and bloodied from the rough terrain, but she didn't care. She couldn't go back-not after what had happened.
The mate bond, though frayed, still lingered like a cruel reminder of what she had lost. Each step away from the pack felt like a knife twisting in her chest, but she pressed on, driven by the primal need to escape.
The rogues found her at dawn.
She had collapsed in a clearing, too weak to continue. At first, she thought they would kill her. Their rough appearance and predatory gazes were enough to make her wolf growl weakly in warning.
But they didn't attack.
Instead, the leader of the group, a tall man with dark hair and piercing blue eyes, extended a hand to her. "You're safe now," he said, his voice calm and reassuring.
Isla hesitated, her instincts screaming at her to run. But exhaustion and desperation won out. She took his hand, allowing him to help her to her feet.
"My name's Ryker," he said, introducing himself. "We don't hurt those who are broken. Come with us, and we'll help you find your strength."
She followed him, unsure of what lay ahead but knowing she had nothing left to lose.
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"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 ***
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
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Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
My boyfriend called, "Baby!" as he jumped out of bed and scrambled to pull his pants off the ground. "Please, I can explain my love." Shutting my eyes, I inhaled deeply and tried not to cry when I realized that my dream of the man not being my boyfriend had been dashed. "What?" I asked, "What do you want to explain?" How did you lie about having a business meeting while you were in bed enjoying yourself with my best friend, even though I told you I was in serious pain, is that it?" I stood there, my heart pounding, and tears streaming down my face...
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?