When Seraphina, a young woman with dormant werewolf traits, is mistreated by her pack and ultimately rejected by her Alpha mate, she is forced into a life of solitude as a rogue. Her world is turned upside down when her dormant powers are awakened, revealing her true nature as a powerful Alpha and the dangers that come with it. Seeking to understand her new identity, Seraphina turns to the Lycan King, Kael, who becomes her mentor and guide. Together, they face the threats from her past that rise along with her newfound abilities. But when her former Alpha, Thorne, who once rejected her, returns, pleading for her forgiveness and help, Seraphina is faced with an agonizing choice: should she listen to his plea to take her back, or trust Kael, the one who helped her unlock the great power within her? With her destiny as Alpha hanging in the balance, Seraphina must decide how to wield her powers and confront the looming dangers that threaten her. Will she embrace the future that's calling, or be undone by the past that haunts her?
Seraphina's breath caught in her throat as the cold wind howled through the dense forest. The trees, heavy with frost, loomed like silent sentinels, their gnarled branches creaking and shifting under the pressure of the relentless storm. Snowflakes, sharp as shards of ice, stung her skin with every gust. Yet, none of it mattered. The storm that raged in the skies outside paled in comparison to the storm brewing in her chest.
Her pack had turned on her.
They had rejected her.
Alpha Thorne, the man who was meant to be her mate, had stood before the entire pack, eyes cold and unyielding, and cast her aside. She was too weak. Too unpredictable. Too... human. The words had echoed in her mind, each one a cruel reminder of her place.
Seraphina had always known she was different. The strange, untamable power that ran through her veins, the wolf that howled in her soul, had always been there, just out of reach. But today, in the clearing where the rejection had taken place, she had felt it-something had awakened inside her, something ancient and wild. Yet, it wasn't enough. Her Alpha hadn't seen it. He hadn't seen her.
The weight of the rejection pressed down on her, suffocating, as if the very earth was trying to swallow her whole. Her eyes blurred with the sting of unshed tears, but she refused to let them fall. No one would see her weak. Not anymore. She was done.
With a final, lingering glance back at the pack's territory, she turned and disappeared into the darkening woods. The sound of her heart beating, each thud a painful reminder of the rejection, was drowned out by the fury of the storm. She ran.
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Her feet barely touched the snow-covered ground as she sprinted, her body moving with a grace she hadn't known she possessed. The air around her was thick with the scent of pine and earth, the crispness of winter a sharp contrast to the heat simmering beneath her skin. She could feel it-her wolf, stirring, restless. The dormant power that had been hidden for so long was awakening, and she was powerless to stop it.
Seraphina had always felt the pull, the quiet hum beneath her skin, the silent urge to shift. She had dreamed of running in her wolf form, of feeling the wild freedom that came with it. But it had never happened. Not until now.
The night seemed to grow heavier, the shadows deepening around her as she pushed forward. The forest, once familiar and comforting, now felt like a maze. She had never ventured this deep into the wilderness before, but it didn't matter. She could feel the pull of something beyond the trees, something ancient and powerful.
She slowed her pace, panting, her breath coming in sharp gasps. Her muscles burned, but she could not stop. Not until she was free. Her thoughts churned, a whirlwind of confusion and hurt, but the one question that kept rising to the surface was the one that haunted her the most.
What was she?
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The wind shifted, carrying with it the faintest trace of a scent. It was musky, primal, a scent she knew all too well. Lycan.
Seraphina froze, her instincts screaming at her to run. But her feet were rooted to the ground, her body responding before her mind could catch up. She turned her head slowly, eyes scanning the forest for any sign of movement. The scent was strong, overwhelming, and it sent a shiver down her spine. She wasn't alone.
From the shadows emerged a figure, tall and imposing, his eyes glowing with an intensity that could only belong to one of his kind. The Lycan King, Kael.
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"You're far from your pack, little wolf," Kael's voice was low, rich with a depth that seemed to vibrate through the very air around them.
Seraphina's heart raced, but she didn't take a step back. She had been rejected. She was alone. The idea of being hunted, of being seen as weak, was a reality she no longer had the luxury to fear.
"What do you want?" Her voice was hoarse, but it carried the bite of defiance.
Kael's eyes flickered with something unreadable. "I want to help you." He stepped closer, his gaze never leaving hers. "You're more than what they told you. You've always been more."
The words struck her like a slap. Her throat tightened, the sting of old wounds flaring up, but she didn't falter. She wouldn't let herself be vulnerable again. Not to him. Not to anyone.
"I don't need your help," she snapped, turning her back to him and continuing her trek through the forest.
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But Kael was faster, much faster than she had anticipated. Within moments, he was in front of her, blocking her path. The tension between them was palpable, the air charged with the promise of something more. His presence was commanding, his gaze unwavering.
"Do you think I would waste my time on someone who doesn't have potential?" His voice was a dark, seductive whisper. "You don't even know what you are, do you, Seraphina? You've always been more than a mere wolf."
Her breath caught in her throat, her heart racing in confusion and fear. "I don't want your pity," she snarled. "I don't need anyone's help."
Kael chuckled, the sound low and dangerous. "It's not pity. You're stronger than you know. I can help you unlock that strength, if you'll let me."
Seraphina glared at him, unwilling to show the doubt that had begun to creep in. She had spent her entire life being told she wasn't enough. Now, this Lycan King was offering her something she didn't understand. Power. Strength. It was tempting.
But trusting him was another matter entirely.
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"You're right about one thing," she said, her voice steady despite the chaos swirling inside her. "I'm not what they told me I was. But I'm not yours to fix either."
She attempted to step around him, but Kael's arm shot out, blocking her path once again. The muscles in his arm rippled with strength, his presence overwhelming her in a way she couldn't explain.
"Your Alpha rejected you. You've been cast aside. You're stronger than that, Seraphina. Let me show you what you're truly capable of."
The air between them thickened with tension. His words were like a spark, igniting a fire within her. For the first time in her life, Seraphina could feel the power simmering just beneath the surface, begging to be unleashed. Her wolf was hungry for release.
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The ground beneath her feet seemed to vibrate, the energy in the air shifting as her pulse quickened. She could feel it now, the beast inside her stirring, pushing against her skin, demanding to be set free.
"I don't need your help to be strong," she muttered, her voice strained.
Kael studied her for a moment, then nodded slowly, as if he had expected this. "You do, but you don't know it yet."
And then, with a final glance, he stepped back into the shadows, leaving Seraphina standing alone in the silent forest, her heart pounding, her mind racing with questions she didn't know how to answer. The storm had passed, but the real battle was only just beginning.
Sofia DeLuca has spent her life running from her family's dark legacy, determined to carve out a life of her own. But when her estranged father, a notorious mafia don, is murdered, Sofia is pulled back into the criminal underworld she tried to escape. Standing in her way is Luca Romano, her father's ruthless right-hand man and heir to the empire. As Sofia and Luca work together to uncover the truth behind her father's death, a forbidden romance ignites between them.
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For Claire Evans, love has always been a secondhand emotion. After a string of heartbreaks, she's convinced herself that forever isn't in the cards. Instead, she pours her energy into her thriving career as an interior designer. But when her latest project brings her back to her small hometown, she's forced to confront the one man who shattered her heart and the walls she built around it- Ethan Carter. Ethan has spent the past decade regretting the one decision that drove Claire away. Now the owner of a struggling vineyard, he's desperate to save his family's legacy. When Claire steps back into his life as the designer hired to transform the vineyard into a wedding venue, he sees it as a second chance to prove that love is worth the risk. As the days unfold in a whirlwind of late-night confessions, rekindled laughter, and lingering glances, Claire must decide if she's ready to give Ethan- and herself- a chance at the kind of love she thought only existed in fairytales.
**This book contains a trigger warning. Mention about rape and torture in this book. Please read with caution** "Our marriage is nothing but a deal," he said looking at the girl, her green eyes met his cold silver eye, and both of them glared at each other. "For any rules you break, I will claim any part of your body," his gaze grew dangerously darker at his word. Ashley Harlow was at the top of the world, living the perfect and luxurious lifestyle as the legitimate daughter of the well-known Daniel Harlow. But sadly, a one-night stand put an end to that and brought her life upside down and that of her family's name to the ground. To restore his family's reputation, she was forced into marrying Damien Albrecht, a young, ruthless, obnoxious, brutal billionaire and the head of a mafia gang in exchange for her father's company.
Ivy Rosalia Jones, a young and beautiful doctor working at a suburban hospital, is determined to marry a man she met through a blind date, even though he is paralyzed. Actually, the marriage was meant to be symbolic, with both of them intending not to interfere in each other's affairs after the wedding. However, Ivy never expected that she would end up marrying the most influential man in the world. Shawn Dyxon Tate, Ivy's husband, has no intention of letting his beautiful wife go. Once she entered his life, he made a decision to spoil her and gave her the world she never had.
On her 18th birthday, Ayra is sold to Alpha Evon, one of the most ruthless Alphas in town, by her stepfather, Victor. Introduced to a brutal world where women are treated as mere possessions, her only hope of freedom is to bear Evon a male heir. But in the midst of her suffering, Ayra uncovers a startling truth: Evon is her fated mate, though he remains oblivious to their bond. Over time, Ayra's feelings for Evon begin to shift, softening her resolve to escape. Just when she starts reconsidering her plans, a devastating incident shatters her completely, forcing her to flee the mansion. Yet her journey is far from over. Ayra soon finds herself in a new life, rescued by Leo and Luca, the twin Alphas of the Golden Breed Pack. As she navigates this new world, Ayra learns that these twins are her second chance mates, presenting her with an impossible choice. With a child on the way from her first mate, Alpha Evon, and a decision to make between the rival twins, Ayra must choose her destiny and the future of her heart.
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
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