Drayen Fael has spent his entire life training to exert revenge on the witch who destroyed his family. As one of the last dragon shifters, his fiery rage fuels his every step, sharpening his claws and stoking the flames that burn inside him. Finally, after decades of hunting, he tracks her to the ruins of a forgotten kingdom. But the witch, Keryth, isn't what he imagined. She isn't the heartless monster of his nightmares. She's broken, haunted by her own dark past, and struggling to control the very powers that caused Drayen's grief. As their fates intertwine, Drayen must confront a truth more terrifying than any firestorm: vengeance isn't the answer, and his destiny is tied to the one he swore to destroy. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that goes far beyond their vendetta, one that threatens to unleash a darkness capable of annihilating their world. Can love bloom in the ashes of betrayal? Or will the flames of their past consume them both?
The storm raged across the valley, lightning tearing through the darkness like claws through flesh. Drayen Fael stood at the edge of the precipice, the wind whipping his cloak and auburn hair, his molten gold eyes fixed on the ruins below. His target was here-he could feel it. The scent of old magic and decay hung heavy in the air, stirring the dragon within him.
For years, he had hunted her. The witch who had burned his world to ash. The nightmares of that fateful night still haunted him: his parents' anguished screams, the acrid smoke that had filled his lungs, and the sight of his clan's sanctuary reduced to embers. Her face had been burned into his mind-eyes as cold as winter, lips chanting the spell that ended his family.
Tonight, vengeance would be his.
He flexed his fingers, his nails elongating into claws, and felt the heat rising beneath his skin. His dragon side roared, eager to be unleashed, but he quelled it with a deep breath. He couldn't lose control now. The witch wasn't just powerful; she was unpredictable. Charging in without a plan would get him killed.
Drayen descended the rocky slope with practiced ease, his boots crunching against the loose gravel. The ruins loomed closer, their jagged spires reaching skyward like skeletal fingers. He kept to the shadows, his enhanced senses sharp. Every step brought him closer to the source of the magic that pulsed like a heartbeat in the air.
As he neared the crumbled archway, the scent grew stronger, tinged with something unexpected-wildflowers. He froze, frowning. This wasn't the lair of a bloodthirsty sorceress. It felt... calm. Wrong.
Drayen unsheathed his dagger, its blade shimmering with runes meant to disrupt magic. He stepped inside, his eyes adjusting to the dim light. The interior was surprisingly intact, with walls etched in ancient symbols that glowed faintly. The floor was covered in vines and moss, softening his footfalls.
At the center of the chamber, a figure knelt, shrouded in a tattered black cloak. Her silver hair spilled over her shoulders like moonlight, and she murmured under her breath, her voice carrying a melodic but eerie tone. The air around her shimmered with unstable energy, crackling like a dying fire.
Drayen's heart thundered in his chest. This was her. Keryth Veylan, the witch who had destroyed everything.
He tightened his grip on the dagger, stepping closer. "Witch."
The word echoed in the chamber, sharp and accusing. The murmuring stopped. The figure stiffened, then slowly turned her head to look at him.
Her face was not what he expected. She looked fragile, her violet eyes hollow and rimmed with exhaustion. A jagged scar marred her left cheek, and her hands trembled as she clutched a gnarled staff.
"You found me," she said, her voice soft but weary. "I wondered how long it would take."
Drayen didn't lower his blade. "You've run out of places to hide."
She laughed bitterly, the sound echoing like a broken bell. "Hide? Is that what you think I've been doing?" She rose slowly, leaning on her staff for support. "You've come for revenge, haven't you? You want to kill the monster who ruined your life."
He bared his teeth. "And I will."
Keryth's expression darkened. "Then you're a fool. You have no idea what you're stepping into."
With a sudden burst of energy, the room exploded with light. Drayen staggered back, shielding his eyes as the air around Keryth shimmered with violet flames. The ground trembled, cracks snaking across the floor.
"I didn't destroy your clan," she said, her voice resonating with power. "But if you insist on making me your enemy, I won't hold back."
Drayen's dragon surged within him, his anger igniting like a wildfire. He lunged, his dagger aimed at her heart.
But just as he closed the distance, a wave of raw magic slammed into him, hurling him across the chamber. He hit the wall with a bone-rattling thud, his vision swimming.
As he struggled to rise, her voice cut through the haze.
"You don't know the truth, Drayen Fael." Her tone was sharp but laced with something almost... pleading. "Killing me won't give you what you seek."
Drayen growled, his dragon eyes glowing fiercely. "Then tell me the truth, witch. Or die."
Keryth hesitated, her grip tightening on her staff. "You're not ready for it."
Before he could respond, the ground beneath them gave way with a deafening crack, plunging them into darkness.
When Aria wakes up in an unfamiliar packhouse, disoriented and without any recollection of how she got there, she finds herself face-to-face with Lucas, the enigmatic and commanding Alpha who claims she is his fated mate. Confused and unable to recall their bond, Aria struggles to reconcile her lack of memory with the intense emotions Lucas stirs within her. As pieces of her past begin to return in fragmented flashes, she uncovers a painful truth: Lucas rejected her years ago, shattering their bond and setting her on a path of loneliness. But Lucas's pack is now cursed, their survival hanging by a thread, and Aria may hold the key to breaking the spell. Torn between the betrayal of the past and the undeniable pull of their fated bond, Aria must decide if she can forgive Lucas and if their love is strong enough to undo the darkness threatening them all. But as secrets unravel and a rogue witch's vendetta is revealed, Aria realizes her lost memories hide more than just heartbreak; they conceal a power that could save them or destroy them all.
Running from her past, Cassia, a runaway omega, has spent years hiding from the ruthless pack she escaped. But when she crosses paths with the feared Alpha Killian-a wolf known for his brutal reign-her world is turned upside down. Killian is her fated mate, a bond she can't deny. As she resists his attempts to claim her, dark secrets about her past begin to unravel, revealing the true reason she fled. With enemies closing in and her heart torn between fear and desire, Cassia must decide if she can trust Killian to protect her or if surrendering to him will lead to her destruction.
When celebrated chef Adrian Knight teams up with enigmatic sommelier Celeste Laurent for an exclusive culinary event, sparks fly faster than pans in a kitchen fire. Their shared passion for exquisite flavors becomes a tantalizing prelude to a deeper, carnal hunger neither can deny. But as secrets simmer beneath the surface, their indulgence threatens to burn everything they've worked for. In a world where precision and control reign supreme, can two fiery souls surrender to their desires without losing themselves-or each other?
When Zara Hart agrees to a marriage contract with the notoriously cold billionaire Damian Cole, she thinks she's secured her freedom from a debt-ridden life. Little does she know, Damian has his own agenda-a vengeance plan that requires an ideal "wife" to win his family's approval and take control of his legacy. As their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, Zara and Damian discover their fake marriage is becoming all too real. But with secrets and lies woven into their contract, will their growing love survive, or will it destroy them both?
Amara thought she had everything-a destined mate, a promising future as the Luna of the Silver Ridge Pack, and a love she believed unshakable. But when her mate, Alpha Kael, cruelly rejects her for another, her world crumbles. Stripped of her title and cast out, she ventures into the wilds, broken but determined to survive. Years later, Amara returns as a formidable warrior with secrets that could change the fate of the werewolf world. But fate has one last twist for her-a second chance mate, one she never expected: Adrian, the enigmatic and dangerous leader of the rogue wolves. Torn between a past she can't escape and a future she never anticipated, Amara must navigate treachery, forbidden love, and a deadly prophecy. As the moon rises, choices will be made, blood will be spilled, and destiny will unfold.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
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Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."