He was the most dangerous Alpha in the Wolf clan; An Alpha with the rare ability to control shadows. They all feared him, as did I, because he wanted me dead. The last thing I wanted to do was be near him, but I needed something important from him; something I couldn't do without. I needed to get into his team, but the shadow Alpha only accepted males. So, I had to be a man. I was supposed to hate and fear this cruel man, but a part of me wouldn't stop yearning for him; for his touch. And I think he feels the same way, because he wouldn't let me go. If only he knew my secrets... And if only I knew his. We were never meant to be together. NOTE: This is a dark romance!!! My male character enjoys being bad and does not seek redemption. Feel free to read if you're ready to explore a whole new world of romance.
XYRANA
"Why are we far away from the other wolves, mother? Why don't we live with them in Frostmoor?" I asked my mother as she dyed ny red hair black.
Frostmoor was a place where every single wolf resided with their various Alphas. I had always wished to live among them, but from birth, mother and father had us living in an isolated Pack.
Father owned a very small Pack. I was too young to understand why we were different.
Mother froze for a moment before snapping back to reality. "When the time comes, you'll understand, baby."
I wanted to argue that I was thirteen already and was capable of understanding, but then, arguments with my mother never ended well.
"But you must always remember," mother continued. "No matter where you find yourself, Xyrana, you must ensure you are never close to Alpha Aris of Rune Pack."
I cocked my head to look at her over my shoulder. It wasn't the first time she was saying this to me. "Why? Is it because he's the Shadow Alpha?"
Her hands gripped my shoulders with a firmness that made my pulse race as she whirled me on the chair to face her. Her eyes shone with an icy dread that sent a chill down my spine. "It's worse than that, Xyrana. He is bad for you. Both of you, you can never ever be together. I am saying this because I do not know what the future holds, but you must never find yourself in the same space with him."
Her hands moved across my arms, almost as if she were wiping something away. "You can never let him touch you. Never ever be friends with him, not even his enemy. Just be far away from him your whole life, although I pray daily to Seraphis to always ward off darkness and evil from you with her eternal flame."
Her words left me reeling, confusion clouding my thoughts. What was she trying to tell me? Before I could ask, a piercing wail shattered the moment.
The sound of chaos rushed in. Wailing voices mingled with the guttural growls of animals, and my heart clenched in fear.
"Mother? What is happening?" I asked, my voice trembling, as she darted to the window.
She gasped, recoiling in fright. The look on her face made my stomach churn. Before she could say a word, my twin brother, Xarvis, burst into the room.
"Mother, we are under attack!" he exclaimed, panting for breath.
His eyes found mine and he rushed over, pulling me into a hug. He smelled of wood smoke and the outdoors, a scent that usually calmed me, but not now.
"What is happening?" My voice cracked as I gripped the rough fabric of his tunic.
"They found us!" Mother exclaimed, covering her mouth with her palms.
Her eyes glistened with tears as she rushed to meet Xarvis and I.
"Quickly! Come with me!" She took our hands.
"Where is father?" Xarvis asked.
"He went to Otis' place. Quick! We do not have time!" She urged.
She tugged us into the small bedroom where she pulled at one of the floorboards. To my surprise, it revealed a hidden tunnel leading into the darkness.
"Go down. You'll come across a narrow path that'll lead you straight into the woods. You must keep running until you're far away, Xarvis. I'll go look for your father and join you. But you must not wait for us. Take your sister and keep her safe. Promise you'll keep her safe."
The situation was overwhelming. I was already in tears, hearing the continuous cries of the people. Our Pack was being raided, our houses set ablaze. My friends...
"I am scared, mother," I whimpered, wishing this night didn't happen and we were all in bed.
Mother glanced at the door, like she was scared the enemies might break in at any moment.
"You must go now," she touched my face, then Xarvis' next. "Now!" She ordered him.
Taking my hand, Xarvis led us down the path. The earthy smell of the tunnel mixed with the smoke that seeped through the cracks.
We hadn't gotten far when we heard a blood-curdling scream and quickly recognized the voice to be mother's.
My heart stopped.
"Mother..." I whimpered.
Xarvis shook his head and let go of my hand. "She might need help. I can't leave her, Xyrana. You must keep going."
Before I could argue, he was off, going back to where we'd just come from. He'd always been the brave one among us.
I ran after him, but I was slow and didn't find him when I reached the room.
I ran outside to the chaos and stood there, confused. Our people were fighting, but majority of them were getting killed.
Fear rooted me to the spot, and all I could do was cry. I'd always been the weak one.
Then, my eyes fell on him.
He was coming at me with his fangs out, his claws bared.
He was one of the enemies that had attacked us, yet I knew there was something different about this very boy.
He looked my age, but his dark aura carried a weight far beyond his years; like someone that had done terrible things.
He's going to kill me.
Yet, I couldn't bring herself to move but watched in fear as he kept getting closer, and closer. His fangs shot out. I closed my her eyes, screaming as I waited for the strike.
But it never came.
Opening my eyes, I found my brother engaging him in a fight.
He saved me.
"Run! Now!" Xarvis barked at me.
I shouldn't. I should save him, just like he'd saved me.
But the part of me that had always been a coward listened and I turned around. I ran back to the house, using the secret exit. And I did so without looking back.
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.
"What's your name?" He asked, making the managers go shut at once. They followed his gaze and it landed on Mallory. Mallory felt her soul being pierced. Did he just ask for her name? Her Wilder didn't even know her name? "Uh... her name is..." "Let her speak for herself, Arlo" Wilder raised his hand at his cousin who zipped up at once. Then, reluctantly, Mallory muttered: "I'm Mallory Harrington." Wilder said nothing, his gaze on her unreadable. Then, she asked. "Don't you... remember me?" "Am I... supposed to know you?" Wilder asked with an unfeigned doubt. This broke Mallory even more. How can her Wilder not recognize her? Her next breath came raggedly, she had to drop her teary gaze to the floor. "How can you not remember me?" She winced. "We were..." ********* What happens when Mallory goes to work one morning and discovers the new CEO who was the soon-to-be heir to one of the richest companies in the world was her ex-husband who had been missing for seven years? How does she tell him she used to be married to him before he went missing? How does she tell him she was still very much in love with him and wanted him back in her life, even if there was someone else? How does she tell him she had twins at home that looked like him? How does she tell him any of this when he couldn't recognize her and acted very cold towards her? What happened to her Wilder?
"I, Nikolai Kensington, will make you so rich, you'll walk on money. I'll place you above your enemies and make them worship at your feet. You'll no longer be known as the timid Adira, but you'll become known as one of the most powerful women in the country." Those were the words that changed Adira's life forever. Adira Ravenswood was heartbroken when Lancelot divorced her to be with his second lover. They had been friends from childhood, so she had loved him so dearly and didn't know how to move on without him. While Lancelot was from a very rich home, Adira was very poor, and she felt that was part of the reasons he had quit the marriage. Everyone ridiculed her, Lancelot's mother froze her accounts so she couldn't have access to the money she had gotten from him. Adira's own family mocked and looked down on her. They said she could never amount to anything. Adira was broken and dejected and was at the verge of taking her life when the most powerful, but cold-hearted man in the country showed up and offered her a juicy proposal - one that would make her trample on every single person that's ever hurt her. But it came with a condition - a condition that was very easy, yet so difficult.
"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."
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
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!