Mia, a young woman rejected by her family and pack because of the apparent absence of her inner wolf, is forced to marry Kael, the Alpha of a neighboring pack. This arranged marriage, motivated by political interests, begins like a nightmare: Kael despises her as much as she despises him, convinced that she is worthless to his pack. But Aurora is hiding a secret: her wolf is not absent, but exceptionally powerful, hidden for her own protection. As conflicts arise between their packs and external enemies threaten their survival, Kael gradually discovers that Aurora is much more than she seems. The tension between them evolves from hatred to an irresistible attraction. As the bond between them as companions is revealed, they must confront external forces and their own demons to find their place together. But can Kael overcome his pride and accept Aurora for who she is? And will Aurora embrace her own power to save their union and their packs?
The sun slowly set on the horizon, casting golden hues on the small village of the Dark Moon Pack. Mia stood at the large wooden table in the main room of her family's home. The air was heavy, not only because of the stifling heat, but above all because of the announcement that had just fallen like a blade.
Her father, Alpha of the clan, stared at her with his cold and implacable gaze, the one he reserved for the weak. "You will be married to Kael Drayven before the next moon," he declared with a voice devoid of any emotion.
Mia felt her stomach twist, and a dull anger rose within her. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms until they almost pierced the skin. "You can't do that," she replied, her voice trembling, a mixture of shock and rebellion. "I am not a bargaining chip for your political alliances. »
The Alpha didn't flinch. There was no room for debate in his mind. "You're in no position to refuse, Mia. You are worthless to this pack. Without a wolf. Without strength. This union is the only utility you can offer. »
Those words hit Mia like a slap in the face. Every syllable carried a contempt she knew all too well, but hearing it like that, so bluntly, from her own father's mouth, left a burning pain in her chest. "I'm your daughter," she whispered, tears threatening to fall despite her efforts to hold them back.
"No," he replied dryly. "You're just dead weight to this pack. This marriage will strengthen our position. That's all that matters. »
Mia felt the room spinning around her. She had always been seen as different, as an anomaly. Unlike everyone else in the pack, his wolf had never shown up. She had hoped, even prayed, that this day would come, but it never happened. It had made her an outcast, a disgrace in the eyes of her family and her pack.
But this... This was beyond everything.
" Kael Drayven is known to be ruthless," she said as a last resort, desperate to change her father's mind. "You're ready to throw me into the clutches of an Alpha who has no mercy?! »
"You will survive, or you will not. It doesn't matter. What matters is that the alliance is sealed," he replied without a hint of remorse. Then he looked away, as if she were already no longer there. "Get ready. The journey begins tomorrow at dawn. »
***
Mia spent the night in a mixture of anger and despair. The shadows in her room seemed to close in on her, amplifying the weight of her situation. She played her father's words over and over in her head, each one adding another layer to her pain.
"Worthless. »
She sat up abruptly, her breathing ragged. No. She refused to accept this role of passive victim. If he wanted to marry her to Kael , she would face her destiny, but she would not let herself be crushed.
Morning came too quickly, accompanied by the sound of horses and the sharp clicking of the wheels of the cart that awaited him. Mia stood in front of her house, a bag in her hand. She took one last look at the house where she had grown up. It was no longer a home for her, only a place filled with bitter memories.
His mother stood aside, unable to meet his gaze. His brothers, for their part, murmured among themselves, without hiding their contempt. No one came near to say goodbye.
Her father, already installed on his horse, stared at her from afar. "Get in," he ordered, gesturing to the cart where two pack warriors were waiting to accompany him.
Mia didn't answer. She climbed into the cart, chin held high, refusing to show the slightest weakness.
The journey was long and silent. The landscapes passed by under a gray sky, and the air seemed charged with tension. The warriors who accompanied her did not speak a word to her, content to watch over her as if she were simple cargo.
She stared at the horizon, thoughts swirling in her mind. Kael Drayven . Even his name sounded threatening. She had heard stories about him – a feared Alpha, known for his raw strength and relentless nature. A man who did not hesitate to eliminate those who stood in his way.
And now she was supposed to become his wife.
***
The cart suddenly stopped at the entrance to a large territory surrounded by vast forests. The warriors descended, and one of them extended his hand to help Mia. She ignored him, jumping out of the cart alone, her legs still numb from the long journey.
"Welcome to the territory of the Shadowblood Pack," one of the warriors announced.
Before her stood an imposing village, surrounded by wooden palisades. Wolves patrolled, their wary gazes immediately landing on her. She felt their silent judgments, their barely veiled murmurs.
"Is that her? » "Why would the Alpha accept a mate without a wolf? »
Mia clenched her fists, but she didn't look away. If she were to survive here, she would not show weakness.
A tall figure emerged from the crowd. Kael Drayven .
He was even more intimidating than she had imagined. Tall, massive, with steel-gray eyes that seemed to pierce into the soul. His aura was overwhelming, every step he took commanded silent respect.
"So this is the one they sent me," he said in a deep voice, tinged with disdain.
Mia raised her chin, refusing to give in to fear. "I am not an object to be 'sent'. »
A joyless smile stretched Kael 's lips. "That remains to be seen. »
He nodded to the warriors. "Leave us. »
The men obeyed, leaving Mia alone to face the Alpha.
Kael observed her in silence for a moment, his eyes scanning every detail of her. "You don't have a wolf," he finally said, as if it were obvious.
Mia felt anger rising within her. "My lack of a wolf makes me no less worthy than you. »
Kael raised an eyebrow, amused by his audacity. " Worthy ? You have no idea what that means, kid. »
"And you have no idea who I really am," she replied, her voice trembling slightly despite herself.
Kael stared at her for a long time, as if trying to read through her. Finally, he turned away. "We'll see how long you last here. Get ready. Your new life begins now. »
Mia watched him walk away, her heart pounding. One thing was clear: This would be no ordinary wedding. It was a fight for survival, and she was determined not to lose.
As night fell over the Shadowblood Pack village, Mia stood in the small room assigned to her. The walls were bare, cold, and the atmosphere oppressive.
She placed her bag on the bed and took a deep breath. She was alone, without allies, in hostile territory. But deep inside her, a glimmer of defiance shone.
Perhaps his father was right about one thing: his worth here would be tested. But she was ready to prove that she was worth more than everyone believed.
Even if it meant facing Kael Drayven , the merciless Alpha, and his entire pack.
For three years, Althea lived in the shadow of an arranged marriage with Damian Crowe, a billionaire as ruthless as they are insistent, known for his dark things and his absolute control over the elite. This marriage, designed by their families to unite two dynasties by the decline, quickly turned into a nightmare. Ignored by Damian, and closely monitored by his allies, Althea has discovered a world of unavowable secrets and questionable transactions. One night, she comes across compromising information that could ruin Damian and her whole family. Realizing that she is only a pawn in their game, she disappears without warning, leaving behind an empire in danger and a man plagued by her own demons. When Althea resurfaces three years later, she was unrecognizable: independent, formidable and armed with a infallible strategy to undermine the power of Damian. In parallel, it becomes the target of the rivals of the latter, who see in it the key to destroy the reign of the Crowe. But Damian did not say his last word. Torn between his desire to reconquer and the fear of the truths that Althea could reveal, he embarks on a battle where love and destruction are intertwined. Does Althea play a vengeance game, or is it about to overthrow a world that she has sworn to never suffer?
Lea, an orphan since she was thirteen, was raised by her charismatic guardian, Gabriel, a man of dazzling success and a reputation as an alpha in the business world. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, Lea surprises a disturbing scene: Gabriel embraces a mysterious-looking assistant in the private office where she has always believed that trust reigned. This unexpected moment awakens in her a storm of feelings: admiration, anger, and a burning fascination for this man who has always been her protector. Determined to turn the situation around, Lea concocts a daring plan to seduce Gabriel. But as she approaches him with newfound confidence, the guardian struggles between his responsibilities and a desire he thought repressed. What is Gabriel really hiding behind his self-confident appearance? Can he resist the growing attraction to this young woman who is no longer the child he raised? Events take a dramatic turn when Lea discovers a shocking secret about Gabriel's past-a secret that could destroy everything between them. Will she be able to handle the consequences of what she's discovered? Is their relationship doomed to be a dangerous game, or could it turn into something even deeper? As tensions rise and passions flare, Lea must face heartbreaking choices: sacrifice her heart to protect the one she loves, or dive headfirst into this forbidden romance, no matter the risk?
Natalie Carter is the daughter of Charles Carter, a powerful real estate tycoon known for his colossal financial empire. She left her family home to live among ordinary people after a humiliating rejection from her fiancé, an influential man she thought was her soul mate. Her escape caused a scandal, bringing shame on her family. Three years later, Natalie leads a discreet life in Manhattan. She lives in a modest apartment in a picturesque neighborhood and works as an executive assistant in a small advertising agency. She is in a relationship with a simple and unremarkable man. All seems peaceful until her neighbor mysteriously disappears. This disappearance is followed by a series of disturbing events, including murders linked to influential figures in high society. Her mother, Elizabeth Carter, contacts her to alert her of an imminent danger linked to their past. Driven by circumstances, Natalie crosses paths with her former fiancé, Alexander Drake, an enigmatic and ruthless billionaire. Faced with plots, betrayals, and shocking revelations, Natalie finds herself forced to return to the world she fled, ending her simple and anonymous life. But can she navigate this whirlwind of lies and power without losing who she has become? And is Alexander an ally or a threat?
In the dark forests of the Dark Moons pack, Elia Ross, a young healer, seeks to heal the wounds of her past. Sent as a protector to the fragile and gentle Liora, she discovers the disturbing secrets of the lupine hierarchy. At the top of this society reigns Kael Drax, the dominant Alpha, as fascinating as he is ruthless. Ten years earlier, Kael was involved in the tragedy that destroyed Elia's family, but he seems not to remember her. When an arranged marriage between Kael and Liora is announced to unite two powerful packs, Elia sees an unexpected opportunity: to protect Liora, but also to confront the Alpha with his sins. However, troubling questions haunt her mind: why does Kael seem strangely attracted to her? What is he hiding behind his brutal decisions? And, most importantly, is she willing to betray her own principles to uncover the truth and break the chains of her past? As tensions rise and pack rivalries intensify, Elia will have to choose between justice, vengeance, and a forbidden desire.
Alessia Ford, an ambitious young woman disillusioned by her family's betrayals, leaves everything to rebuild her life far from her past. She lands a job in the financial empire of Nathan Drake, a billionaire with an icy charm and a fearsome reputation. Alessia, with her sharp mind and natural audacity, intrigues Nathan from their first meeting. But why does this man, used to dominating the business world, seem troubled by a simple employee? While he proposes an arranged marriage for mysterious reasons, Alessia accepts, driven by the need to protect herself from her own family demons. However, as soon as she settles into the luxurious Drake villa, she realizes that Nathan hides much more than a simple financial interest behind this contract. What is he trying to escape or protect? Why do menacing glances fall on her at every gala? Between corporate secrets, all-consuming jealousies and a budding love, Alessia will have to discover the truth before the stakes of this contract become completely beyond her control.
Eloise "Ellie" Carter, a young woman from a tyrannical elite family, is forced to marry a man she despises: a ruthless billionaire Alpha, Adrian Wolfe. Heir to an ancient line of werewolves, Ellie is the shame of her family because her wolf has never shown up. Adrian, leader of the Silversand pack and CEO of a colossal financial empire, agrees to this arranged marriage to solidify a deal vital to his pack. Arrogant, domineering, and elusive, Adrian hides a deep wound: a dark past marked by loss, betrayal, and a curse that eats away at his wolf, threatening his control. In a world where business mixes with pack hierarchy, Ellie is propelled into a world of luxury, power, and rivalry. But she soon discovers that Adrian is not just a domineering Alpha and a business tycoon: he is also a man haunted by a secret that could destroy everything. Why did Adrian really agree to this marriage? What is this strange bond that seems to be forming between them, teetering between hatred and uncontrollable desire? As Ellie tries to prove her worth in a world that sees her as weak, she uncovers conspiracies within Adrian's pack, shady financial alliances, and a threat that could destroy their world. What if her wolf is not lost but simply asleep? What will happen when Ellie discovers she is linked to an ancient prophecy that could either save Adrian or destroy him?
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."
Drugged and deceived, she bore a child amidst tragedy-her son, falsely declared dead at birth. Fueled by the agony, she disappeared, only to return years later with both her daughter and an adopted son, driven by an unyielding desire for revenge against those who had wronged her and her late mother. The plot takes an unexpected twist when the haunting truth surfaces: her son is alive, and his father is a powerful CEO.
RIEKA She was a naive, chubby, wolfless werewolf, maltreated by her mate to the point where she loses her sanity and womb, her crime was being chubby and less attractive than her peers. GABRIEL He was a handsome, strong willed womanizer, who happens to a hybrid ALPHA prince, the person he loves the most is his kid brother RALPH. He has searched high and low for a mate he could never find. What will happen when he finds out that his beloved brother's ex wife, happens to be his long awaited mate, who was maltreated and is currently mentally unstable? Will he forgive his brother for hurting his mate? or will blood flow?
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!"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Sophia Drake braced herself for the worst when she was forced to move across the country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to escape her shattered home as soon as she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the enigmatic and captivating Ashford twins. Sophia can't fathom the intense attraction she feels for the twins and tries to avoid them at every turn. As she's thrust into an unfamiliar world, her past demons resurface, making her question her true identity. Will Sophia flee from her past's secrets, or will she embrace her destiny and take control of her future?