Melissa Cade, a fragile and overlooked she-wolf, has always been an outcast within the dominant and fearsome Lithamoon Pack. Rejected by her fated mate, Ronan Maddox-the ruthless and commanding Alpha-Melissa is left shattered, her spirit crushed under the weight of his disdain. But when buried truths about her mysterious heritage come to light, Melissa is thrust into a journey that will redefine her existence. As she uncovers the immense power hidden within her bloodline, Melissa learns to embrace her true strength, transforming from a forgotten wolf into a force that cannot be ignored. Yet destiny has more in store. Her path inevitably entwines once more with Ronan's, a man tormented by shadows of his past. Will Melissa rise above her pain to confront the challenges that await, or will her heart falter in the face of the Alpha who cast her aside? And can Ronan recognize that the one he rejected may hold the key to not only healing his broken soul but also securing the future of their pack before it's too late.
There were more people at the event than I had anticipated. I looked at the faces, wondering if one of them might be my mate, and my heart was racing. Is he coming here tonight?
I clutched my hands together and whispered, "Oh, come on, Melissa." "This is something you can do."
I had never attended a meeting like this as a silent, unnoticed Lithamoon Pack member. I kept to myself most of the time, but tonight was supposed to be different. I might discover the one I was supposed to find him today.
"Elissa!" Mia, my dearest friend, showed up with a beaming expression. "You look stunning. I have a feeling that this will be your night. Have you already sensed anyone?
My cheeks were flushed as I shook my head. "Not just yet. However, I feel this way.
Mia squeezed my hand and smiled. The moon goddess will not disappoint you. You are the one who deserves a partner the most.
I froze as a strong surge of energy hit me, causing an odd tingling sensation in my chest. When I raised my head, I saw... him.
Ronan Maddox, Alpha.
The Lithamoon Pack's fierce, strong leader. As our gazes looked across the packed hall, I gasped. I knew right away because his black eyes kept me in place. It was this. My mate was Ronan Maddox.
However, Ronan's eyes were icy and piercing rather than the kind, inviting smile I had always imagined. He didn't appear happy. No, he seems... disheartened.
"Ronan," I muttered, my heart racing.
Everyone in his path had to move aside as he approached me, his towering stature looming. He got closer, his face harsh and unreadable, and the audience got hushed.
His voice was as icy as ice as he said, "Melissa Cade." "Is that accurate? Are you my friend?
Feeling the weight of the pack's eyes on us, I nodded slowly. "Yes, Alpha Ronan. I... I sensed the connection.
Ronan scoffed after staring at me and glancing up and down. "This isn't possible."
I felt sick to my stomach. "W-What are you saying?"
His voice was loud enough for everyone to hear, and he crossed his arms. "I need a Luna who can lead by my side and is strong." Not a person like you.
His words burnt into my face. Not me. Each of his piercing words sliced through me, shattering fragments of my heart.
I fought back tears and managed to mutter, "Alpha, please." "I am aware of my weakness, but I can."
His face stiffening, he interrupted me. Melissa, I don't want any weak points in this bundle. You are not necessary to me.
Whispers spread like wildfire throughout the gathering. The individuals who had always ignored me were suddenly openly discussing me, and I could hear them. Regarding their Alpha's rejection of his partner.
The ground seemed to be dropping out from under me as I stood there motionless.
"Alpha... please," I said in a barely audible whisper.
However, Ronan had already abandoned me, leaving as though I were inconsequential, and our relationship was of no importance.
I was sitting on a seat outdoors with my head in my hands when Mia discovered me. I made an unsuccessful attempt to control my tears. I felt like my heart was irreparably broken.
Melissa... Mia sat next to me and wrapped an arm around my shoulders while speaking softly. "I witnessed what took place. I'm so sorry.
Wiping my face with my sleeve, I looked up. "Mia, he turned me down. Like that, right in front of everybody. Like I didn't mean anything.
"Don't say that," Mia firmly remarked. "How he treated you tonight is not worth nearly as much as you are. He is not necessarily correct just because he is Alpha.
She was warm next to me, consoling me in a way that only a good friend could, and I sniffed. However, he is my friend. I believed that partners were meant to love and support one another.
Mia squeezed my hand. Melissa, not all Alphas are like him. Perhaps he isn't worthy of you. You have a soft personality and a compassionate heart. That isn't a sign of weakness.
I forced a melancholy smile. "Thank you, Mia. However, I'm not sure if I can remain here. I'll be reminded of tonight... and how he turned me down every time I see him.
Mia's gaze expanded. "You can't leave, Melissa. You call this place home.
With my heart hurting, I muttered, "I don't know, Mia." "I simply need some room." I might be better off going.
Mia gave me a tight hug. "I'll be here for you no matter what you decide. Don't let him break you, though. He has no right to determine your value.
Later that evening, as I was still lost in my thoughts and meandering in the peaceful woods, I heard voices in the distance. Curious, I ducked behind a tree to get a better look at Ronan holding a stunning, enigmatic she-wolf that I had never seen before. She held herself with authority and had piercing, incisive eyes.
"Lyra. As he said her name, Ronan's tone was gentle, almost loving.
My heart tightened. Lyra. I had no idea who she was, but I could tell by the way he gazed at her that he was looking at me with a warmth I had never seen before.
Lyra's voice was confident and silky as she replied, "You did well tonight." "It was the correct thing to reject her. She's not strong enough to be your Luna.
Ronan let out a disappointed groan. "Lyra, it wasn't simple. She is my partner. There is a bond, there is.
Lyra touched his arm while grinning icily. "The link should be forgotten. You need someone who can lead you and who is strong at your side. Isn't that the main goal of this?
Ronan's face hardened as he nodded. "You're right. The pack will benefit from this. I can't let my feelings influence my decisions.
Feelings? Did he feel anything for me? A glimmer of optimism flickered through me, but it was swiftly extinguished as Lyra's subsequent remarks became clear.
With her fingers running down his arm, she purred, "Remember, Ronan, I'm here for you." I am aware of your needs. And we both gain from this cooperation. Isn't it just political?
After hesitating, Ronan nodded. "Yes, it is."
In an attempt to comprehend what I had just heard, I bolted my fists. Therefore, he also didn't truly care about her. This was a warped partnership of some kind.
However, why? What did Ronan conceal? And for this alleged political advantage, why was he prepared to turn down me, his mate?
With my heartbeat moving fast and my thoughts full of questions, I slowly retreated. What sort of control did Lyra have over Ronan, and who she was?
One thing became evident to me as I ducked deeper into the shadows: Ronan was concealing something. And I was determined to find out what it was, no matter how much it hurt.
"Where passion and deception collide. A web of secrets and a trail of seduction." Florence Mila Bennet has raised her little sister for the last six years, ever since their parents died. She would do anything for her sister, including sneaking into an exclusive party to kill the Don of Camorra Mob – the most powerful Mafia in the world. It is a long shot, but her sister's life depends on it, so she sneaks in, and instead of killing him, she finds herself married to him as a means to an end. Salvatore Conti is the Don of the Camorra Mob, he has so much power, influence, money and has enough experience. He never expected to get married, and definitely not to the woman who tried to kill him. One thing he was never trained for is a feisty wife who might be lying to him, but that is fair, because he is lying to her, too. Soon, their secrets catches up with them, and they have to face so much betrayal. Rivals of the Camorra Mob troupes in, and everything Salvatore family has ever worked for will be ruined. In a world of blood, pain and betrayal, can their love survive the secrets they keep from each other.
Mikayla and Miguel once harbored nothing but disdain for each other. Their interactions were filled with tension, misunderstandings, and a deep-seated dislike that seemed impossible to overcome. She had always thought he was a jerk, and he couldn't shake the feeling that she was nothing more than a spoiled brat. But as time passed, something shifted. Through unexpected twists and turns, they learned to respect each other, building a fragile truce grounded in mutual tolerance. What once seemed unthinkable now felt natural: they were living their lives, not as enemies, but as two people who had somehow found a way to coexist. But just as Mikayla starts to embrace this new chapter of her life, her past reappears in the form of her ex-boyfriend, who is determined to win her back. His return forces Mikayla to confront old feelings, leaving her torn between the familiarity of her past and the uncertain yet growing connection she shares with Miguel. Will she forgive him for the pain he caused and return to what they once had, or will she choose to stay with Miguel, the one who has slowly proven himself to be more than she ever expected? The choice is hers, but the consequences could change everything.
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
[Cute Baby + Secret Identity + Powerful hero and heroine!] Caroline loved Damian with all her heart for five whole years. She devoted herself to him and lived humbly for his sake. However, when the couple faced a crisis, she hoped that the news of her pregnancy would fix their marriage, but what she got in return was just a divorce agreement. And to make things worse, while she was about to give birth, she had fallen into someone's trap and her life was in danger. After managing to survive such a harrowing experience, she was determined to cut all ties with the man. Five years later, she re-emerged with her head held high, being the CEO of a famous company. Those who used to bully her now got a taste of their own medicine. And the truth about the past gradually surfaced... Dazzled by Caroline's newfound confidence, her ex-husband wanted to get back together with her, but she just turned a blind eye to his advances. Damian pleaded desperately, "Honey, our baby needs both his parents. Please remarry me!"