On the eve of her wedding, Lyana discovers the unthinkable: her fiancé betrays her with her own sister. Heartbroken, she leaves the pack, desperate for an escape. In a reckless act of revenge, she approaches Draven Nightshade, the most feared Alpha in the neighboring territories, known for his ferocity and thirst for power. Without realizing the consequences, she offers her life in exchange for an alliance that could ruin her former fiancé. But little did Lyana know that by selling herself to Draven, she was entering a much more dangerous world. The Alpha seems obsessed with her from their first meeting. Why do his eyes shine with a strange light every time he looks at her? Why does he claim that she is linked to an ancient prophecy concerning the future of all packs? As she tries to understand what he really wants from her, inexplicable events occur: savage attacks on the border, disturbing dreams of a pack that has been missing for centuries, and a strange power that awakens within her. Is Draven sincere in his desire to protect her, or is he using her as a weapon in an impending war? "Lyana, you are more than just a wolf. You are my moon, my destiny." Destiny? Prophecy? She is just a wolf rejected by her pack! So why does the most feared Alpha seem ready to destroy anyone who dares to take her away from him? And most importantly, what will happen when she discovers the truth about her own past? Caught in a spiral of secrets, passion and betrayal, Lyana must decide: flee this dangerous Alpha or embrace a destiny that could well doom all the packs... or save them.
I still remember the scent of white lilies. Their sweet, sweet smell hung in the air, mixed with that of the damp earth after the morning rain. Flowers adorned every corner of the pack's main house, carefully prepared by the she-wolves for the ceremony. I was told that lilies symbolized purity and renewal. I should have rejoiced, but deep down, a strange melancholy enveloped me. That day, everything was supposed to be perfect. Yet there was this shadow, a dull feeling that something was going to collapse.
I had spent the morning smiling mechanically, responding to the congratulations of the members of the pack. Every look was loaded with expectations, as if my union with Darek would solve all the ills of the world. They saw him as an Alpha in the making, a charismatic leader capable of protecting and guiding. And I was the future Luna, the one who was to support him, complete him. This vision should have made me proud. But in my heart there was a void. A cold space that I couldn't fill, even when I convinced myself that I loved Darek.
At the end of the afternoon, I found myself alone in my room, looking at my white dress hanging near the window. The light from the setting sun played on the fabric, creating golden reflections that fascinated me. It was a beautiful dress, simple but elegant, hand-sewn by an elderly she-wolf who had spent weeks on this masterpiece. Looking at her, I wondered if this perfection was not a lie, a facade hiding invisible cracks.
A noise in the hallway pulled me from my thoughts. It was a lively conversation, followed by laughter. I would recognize this voice among a thousand: Darek . My heart jumped. Maybe he was coming to see me, finally. In recent days, he had been distant, claiming preparations or important business. I put it down to stress. After all, uniting two packs was no easy feat. But this distance had given way to an uncertainty, a doubt that gnawed at me.
I left my room, driven by an impulse that I did not understand. The laughter had faded away, going upstairs. My feet guided me almost in spite of myself, climbing the wooden stairs that creaked under my weight. Each step brought me closer to a truth I wasn't sure I wanted to know. As I arrived in front of Darek 's bedroom door, I heard a muffled whisper, followed by a burst of laughter. That laugh... It struck me like a blade. It was that of Aria, my sister.
I placed my hand on the handle, hesitating for a second before pushing the door open. What I saw in that moment broke something inside me. Darek stood near the bed, his bare torso illuminated by the last rays of the sun. His arms surrounded Aria, their faces close, their knowing looks. There was an intimacy in their closeness that I could not deny. Aria wore a smile I'd never seen on her, a mixture of triumph and passion. She gently caressed Darek 's face, and whispered something to him that I didn't hear. My breath caught.
- Darek ? I managed to say, my voice shaking.
They froze. Aria turned to me, her smile disappearing immediately. She looked surprised, but not guilty. No, in her eyes I only saw distrust, as if she was mocking my pain. Darek looked down, unable to meet my gaze. This silence, this suspended moment, lasted an eternity.
- Lyana , it's not... started Darek , but I cut it off.
- Not what I believe? I spat, feeling tears welling up. So, explain to me. Explain to me why you, my fiancé, are in the arms of my own sister on the eve of our wedding.
He didn't respond. Aria, on the other hand, spoke up, her voice sharp.
- Maybe because he doesn't really love you. Maybe because you and I know he deserves better.
His tone chilled me. How could she say that? How could she betray her own sister with such coldness? I looked for a hint of regret in his eyes, but there was nothing. Just pride, as if savoring her victory.
I didn't wait for a response from Darek . He had already said everything I needed to know through his silence. Without another word, I turned on my heel and left the room. My heart was beating so hard it felt like it was going to explode. Tears flowed freely down my cheeks as I walked down the stairs. Every glance I met in the hallway seemed accusatory, as if everyone knew, as if their complicity in this betrayal was suffocating me.
I went out into the open air, trying to escape this house which had become a tomb. The cold night wind hit me, but I didn't slow down. I needed to get away, to escape. Where, I didn't know yet. All I knew was that I couldn't stay here any longer. Not after what I had seen. Not after what they did to me.
As I passed by the stables, I picked up a horse, a black mare that I particularly liked. She seemed to sense my distress, for she did not resist when I hastily saddled her. Within minutes, I was on his back, galloping through the woods that bordered our territory. Each beat of his hooves against the ground resonated within me like an echo of my anger and my pain.
The trees passed around me, their dark silhouettes swaying in the light of the moon. I didn't know where I was going, but that didn't matter. All that mattered was getting away from this nightmare, putting as much distance between me and them as possible. My thoughts were swirling, a mix of happy memories and raw pain. How did we get here? When had Aria decided that I was no longer her sister, but an enemy? And Darek ...Did he ever really care about me?
After what seemed like hours, I slowed down. The mare was panting loudly, and I knew I couldn't push her any further. I stopped in a clearing, the silence of the night enveloping me. Dismounting, I dropped to my knees, hands in the cold earth. The tears began to flow again, but this time there was no one to see them. No one to judge my weakness.
- For what ? I whispered, my voice lost in the darkness. Why me?
The wind blew, cold and merciless, like a silent response. I let myself go, crying for everything I had never dared to show. The pain, the betrayal, the loneliness... everything poured into me like a devastating wave.
That's when I heard voices. Faint, almost indistinct, but close enough to catch my attention. I got up, wiping my tears quickly. As I approached discreetly, I saw a group of men around a campfire. Their appearance was not that of simple travelers. They wore worn but practical clothes, their faces marked by scars and a hardness I didn't recognize.
I hid behind a tree, listening. One of them spoke, his voice deep and hoarse.
- Draven Nightshade won't wait. He wants an answer, and he wants it now.
The name made me shiver. Draven Nightshade . An Alpha about whom the worst stories were told. He was said to rule his territory with an iron fist, ruthless towards his enemies and even his allies. Some claimed that he was cursed, that his thirst for power had no limits. But he was also feared, and for good reason: no pack had ever dared to challenge his authority without paying the price.
- Do you think he'll help us? asked another, younger man. We are nothing to him.
- If we have what he wants, he will listen, replied the first. And what he wants is chaos.
Chaos. This word resonated in me, like a dangerous but tempting promise. Maybe that was what I needed. No forgiveness, no reconciliation. Just an opportunity to destroy everything, like they had destroyed my life.
I stayed hidden, listening to every word, every detail about this Alpha who seemed to embody everything I both feared and desired. And for the first time since I left home, an idea came to me. A crazy, dangerous idea, but strangely liberating. If I couldn't get revenge alone, maybe an Alpha like Draven Nightshade could help me.
This is how, in the darkness of this clearing, my decision was sealed. My future no longer belonged to my pack, to Darek , or to Aria. I would build my future with my own hands, even if it meant burning everything that stood in my way.
Under the gaze of a fallen mafia, Elvie, a young woman with a troubled past and victim of a brutal ex, seeks to rebuild her life. Working as an assistant in the villa of the Corleone, an influential crime family, she tries to avoid conflict with the three Corleone brothers, all as dangerous as each other. But everything changes when Adriano, the eldest brother and heir, breaks his arranged engagement to embrace the war between enemy families and must quickly remarry. Cold and calculating, he sees Elvie as a simple piece in his game. For her, he is just another nightmare to flee. But as they interact, appearances crumble and unexpected bonds are forged. As her ex resurfaces, Elvie will have to choose between her new life, her secrets and the growing violence that threatens everything she has rebuilt.
Alice's life has been devastated by the betrayal of those she believed to be her allies. Five years ago, her fiancé, in the grip of a professional failure, convinced her to sacrifice her dreams to help him get back on his feet. But her best friend, hungry for glory and power, made a decision that would change their friendship forever, by secretly becoming a surrogate mother. When Alice's fiancé, now at the top of his career, left her, claiming that she no longer met his expectations, Alice, broken, accepted the proposal of the mysterious billionaire, Gabriel Hartman. Known for his coldness and indifference, Gabriel seemed to offer Alice an escape. What she didn't know was that he was the one who had orchestrated her best friend's request for maternity... But what if everything she thought she knew was just a decoy? What if, deep down, the price of her redemption is much higher than she imagined? Can the truth really mend broken hearts, or will secrets destroy everything in their path?
Zoe's dreams of marriage are shattered when she catches her fiance in a compromising situation with his best friend. Devastated, she seeks to recover what she has lost. That's when an enigmatic man, a warm billionaire named Maxime Delacroix, offers her an unexpected solution: a loveless marriage, a contractual alliance with the aim of destroying his ex's career. Although reluctant, Zoe accepts, ready to do anything to get revenge. But as their relationship grows, Zoe realizes that the stakes are more complex than she imagined. Between revenge and a budding passion for this distant man, she finds herself torn between her desire for justice and her budding feelings. How far will she be willing to go to get revenge without losing everything in the process?
Lily thought she had a simple life, surrounded by her adoptive parents in a small town. But everything changed the day she learned that her real parents were industrial tycoons and that she had a twin brother, heir to a family empire. Welcomed into a world of luxury, she found herself facing a reality very different from the one she knew. Her brother, a cold and ambitious man, had always hated her. "You're just an intruder, Lily," he told her. But another secret resurfaced: a mysterious businessman claimed that Lily was the rightful heir to a huge hidden fortune. "It's time you knew the truth," he told her. Between betrayals and revelations, Lily must choose between wealth and family loyalty.
Lara Sanders and Ethan Cole had been together for five years, but Lara had never been his priority. Ethan, obsessed with his work, did not see the soul of the woman he had married. Lara had tried to rekindle the flame, but in vain. She had had enough. One day, she left everything: the house, the promises, and Ethan. Years later, Lara reappears. She has become a successful entrepreneur, an icon of the business world, and no one recognizes her anymore as the fragile young woman she once was. Far from the shy and discreet Lara, she is now a queen of industry, admired and respected. At a public event, a journalist asks her: "Lara, you are the most influential businesswoman of the moment. What is the key to your success?" Lara, with a mysterious smile, answers: "Never let a man define you. Take charge of your life. » The next day, to everyone's surprise, Ethan appears at Lara's door. The man she thought had been forgotten, who had let her go without a glance, returns with a surprising proposition: "Lara, I made a mistake. Can we start all over again... Together?"
Luca Moretti, an influential businessman, is forced to marry Amélie Lefevre, a woman he considers a simple family obligation. Already in love with another, he vows to make Amélie's life hell so that she will ask for a divorce. However, he does not know that Amélie is hiding a secret that could change his life forever. Behind her calm facade, Amélie is much more determined and intelligent than he thinks. What will happen when Luca finds himself caught in his own game? Will he succeed in breaking their union or will he succumb to the hidden truth?
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
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."