While seeking refuge, she finds herself involved in a dark affair: a contract signed with Kael Valerian, a powerful and mysterious Alpha, at the head of an empire mixing legal affairs and an underground network of mafia clans. Kael is not only a feared Alpha; he is also an influential billionaire, head of a technology company that serves as a front for his criminal activities. During a tense negotiation, Alina accidentally interposes herself between him and a rival, sealing a pact: she becomes a strategic asset in a power struggle, in exchange for Kael's protection. But the contract goes far beyond what Alina imagined. In addition to being bound to Kael by a legal obligation, she discovers that a supernatural bond unites them. An ancient prophecy speaks of a "wolf of royal blood" who could either destroy or save the balance of the clans. Is Alina that wolf? And why does Kael seem willing to defy all laws to keep her by his side? As Alina delves deeper into Kael's dark world, she uncovers secrets that change everything she thought she knew about her own past, about packs...and about what she's willing to sacrifice for her freedom.
The rain beat down on the dark pavement of the city streets, a cold, relentless symphony that drowned everything in a gray veil. Alina walked quickly, her breath short and her hands trembling, her hair sticking to her face. Every shadow seemed like a trap, every movement a sign that she was being pursued. She had only a backpack, almost empty, and a worn coat that barely protected her from the freezing cold.
Her heart was pounding furiously in her chest, and her thoughts were racing. How had she come to this? Running from her own pack, abandoning everything she knew, all to save her skin. She pushed the memories from her mind. Not now. She had to focus, find a place to hide, away from prying eyes.
The city center stretched out before her, its dazzling lights contrasting with the heavy darkness. Alina blended into the crowd, ducking her head to avoid attracting attention. She could feel the eyes on her, imagining silhouettes in every window reflection. Her pack would never let her go so easily.
She turned sharply into a dark alley, hoping to throw off any potential stalkers. The smell of rain mixed with garbage made her feel nauseous, but she kept moving, her shoes occasionally slipping on the wet cobblestones. Eventually, she came out onto a bustling avenue lined with fancy shops and high-end cars. It was a completely different atmosphere: the world of those who cared nothing for escape or survival.
In the distance, a neon sign flashed: *Eclipse*. The name of the club seemed to call to her, an unlikely refuge in this tormented night. She hesitated. Venturing into a crowded place wasn't the best idea if she wanted to avoid being noticed, but her options were limited. Besides, the music and lights would provide perfect cover. Taking a deep breath, she crossed the street and approached the entrance.
The bouncer, a large, square-jawed man, eyed her suspiciously, but she straightened up, trying to appear confident despite her soggy outfit.
- Are you coming alone? he asked in a serious voice.
- Yes, she answered, avoiding his gaze.
He seemed to hesitate, but a note subtly slipped into his hand made his doubts disappear. With a sudden gesture, he opened the door, and Alina was immediately engulfed by the electric atmosphere of the club.
Inside, the atmosphere was heavy, almost hypnotic. Strobe lights danced to the rhythm of the deafening music, casting moving shadows on the walls. The air was saturated with expensive perfumes, sweat, and a tension that was hard to ignore. Alina made her way through the dense crowd, looking for a corner where she could land without being seen.
She sat down by the bar, her eyes fixed on her reflection in the polished glass. Her features were drawn, her lips trembling slightly, but her eyes were bright with fierce determination. She ran a hand through her hair, trying to regain her composure.
- A drink? the bartender asked as he approached.
- Just water, she whispered, her voice almost drowned out by the music.
He raised an eyebrow, but complied. When he set the glass down in front of her, she took it gratefully, sipping to calm her nerves. She looked around, noting faces, gestures, conversations. And then, she saw him.
A man stood by a slightly raised VIP table, dominating the room with his presence. Tall and dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, he exuded an aura of cold, unwavering power. His dark hair was impeccably coiffed, and his eyes, even from this distance, seemed to scan every corner with unnerving precision.
Kael Valerian.
She didn't know how she knew him, but his name stood out to her as obvious. Perhaps she had seen him in the newspapers or heard him mentioned in the whispers of his pack. It didn't matter: she knew he was no ordinary man.
As she continued to watch him, an altercation broke out not far from him. A man, visibly drunk, approached the VIP table with misplaced arrogance. Kael turned slowly, a cold smile on his lips, but before he could intervene, the man hurled an insult that silenced the music.
The silence that followed was deafening. Everyone held their breath, watching the scene with morbid fascination. Kael didn't move immediately, but when the man reached for a bottle on the table, he reacted with disconcerting speed.
His hand grabbed the intruder's wrist, twisting it with calculated force. The man screamed, falling to his knees, and Kael leaned over him, whispering something no one else could hear. Seconds later, two security guards appeared to escort the man out of the club.
Kael's gaze then swept the room, stopping briefly on each face. When his eyes met Alina's, she felt a shiver run through her body. It was as if an electric shock had just passed through the room, chaining her to him.
He frowned slightly, intrigued, but before he could take a step in her direction, an elegant woman in a bright red dress approached him. She whispered something in his ear, and he looked away.
Alina felt her heart slow, but the effect of that brief exchange remained. She turned to the bar, staring at her glass of water as if it held all the answers to her questions. Who was this man? And why did she feel so drawn to him when she knew it was dangerous?
She didn't have time to think about it any further. A hand gently landed on her shoulder, making her jump. She turned around abruptly, ready to defend herself, but it was only the bartender.
- "Is everything okay?" he asked, a hint of worry in his voice.
- Yes, thank you, she replied quickly.
But her instincts told her otherwise. She took one last look at the VIP table, but Kael was gone.
Alina stood up hastily, ready to leave the club. The atmosphere, once hypnotic, was now oppressive. But as she reached the exit, a figure blocked her path.
- Where are you going like this? a low, hoarse voice whispered.
She looked up, meeting Kael Valerian's piercing gaze. His lips parted, but no sound came out. He stood there, imposing, his face illuminated by the reflections of the neon lights.
- I... I'm going to leave, she stammered.
- Not so fast, he replied, a smirk on his face.
He reached out a hand, and without really understanding why, she took it. The touch of his skin sent an unexpected warmth through her entire body.
- We have things to discuss, he added, gently pulling her towards him.
Alina knew she should have resisted, but something in his gaze, a magnetic force she couldn't explain, held her prisoner.
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?
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Elisa watched as the most important people in her life showered the evil imposter-The fake heiress, with love. Elisa, the lost daughter of one of the most wealthiest family was found 18 years later and was brought back to her rightful home. However, someone had already taken her place. A fake heiress, the pampered little princess. Her coy acting and innocent façade made Elisa's real mother love her more than Elisa, her real daughter. That made Elisa, though, the true daughter end up as an adopted child. "Elisa, could you try not to appear in front of her too much as it could trigger her insecurities." Her parents had told her because of the fake heiress. "Elisa, You've taken everything away from her. Why can't you give her a little more?" Her fiancé had ordered her. Because of an unfortunate accident plotted by Isabelle-The fake heiress, Elisa was sent to prison and her family cut ties with her without a second thought. Four years, after much torture which led to her being crippled and blind on one eye, she was released, but got hit by a truck. While laying on the pool of her blood, she wanted to question, Why? Why had they all treated her so cruelly, while they love Isabelle unconditionally? She badly wanted to rip off Isabelle's mask of innocence, to reveal the fake, manipulative woman beneath. She was full of hatred. But after her death, she woke up back to when she was 18 years like all that happened were all nightmare. She was elated. She was reborn to re-live all that had happened in her last life, but now, her mission was to reveal mask beneath that woman and make everyone that made her suffer in her past life pay. It was her time for revenge! And definitely, she won't mess this up!
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."