"You left us," muttered Lucas, his eyes ablaze with betrayal and fury. "You should have stuck with us." As she stood there in the moonlit clearing during the Bonding Ceremony, her heart broke, and Lucas chose the other girl, casting Anya aside, forever forsaken. Her heart was aflame with pain and resilience as his words resounded through her. The Blackwood Pack was paralyzed by terror as evil Alpha, Elias of Shadowfang, unleashed evil to destroy their beloved home. In the chaos, Anya discovered her unique powers shining like a beacon. Driven to flee her splintering household, Anya sets out for Hidden Sanctuary, a mystical realm of refuge and knowledge. She meets Caleb, a noble warrior of the neutral pack with a mysterious past and a secret ambition. Anya and Caleb try to figure out what they want from each other as they expose secrets that could break their reality, even though they don't completely trust each other. Anya's most trusted confidantes, including her closest friend Lila, betray her, risking their mission. Anya digs into her ancient lineage and the prophecy inextricably tied to her fate. Both occur simultaneously, and both conclude the world. As Elias' wrath intensifies and the fate of every werewolf pack lies in the balance, Anya must harness her power, foster deep bonds, and face her darkest demons. Anya and Caleb have a life-defining decision: will love prevail over the ultimate sacrifice as the final battle approaches? Will Anya overcome her rejection and lead her people to victory, or will betrayal and war swallow them both?
"Anya, you're wrong," Lucas's voice sliced through the murmur of the assembled pack like a knife. Before the assembly, his rippling gaze lastingly quavered beneath the weight of his words in the life-granted night air.
Each breath I drew felt pressurized, my chest expanding against this tightening noose. In the tranquillity of a moonlight clearing, we bonded in the Blackwood Pack Territory. The lantern cast its light gracefully over the ancient totems, guardians of our past, as they swayed gently in the light wind. Tonight will be a festive night of friendship and unusual connections. The earth beneath felt as if it were crumbling.
Lucas walked near; he seemed distant yet authoritative. I'm having a hard time finishing up this assignment, Anya. I've considered it, but it's not something I want to pursue.
The pack seemed to stop all at once as if it were holding its collective breath from a quiet murmur to a face full of disbelief. Their silent disdain settled heavily upon the air between us, wicked eyes penetrating my skin with a searing fervency. They had a presence that demanded attention. I could feel my heartbeat as the tension I felt only intensified. After dreaming of decades, I stood next to Lucas, our destinies perfectly interlaced by the universe. In that moment, however, his rejection crushed my dreams.
I suddenly felt misty-eyed, blurring the tears into the faces of my pack members. The next was my best friend, Lila, with her smile conveying warmth and unconditional support that said more than any words ever could. Marcus, our rock, stood at the edge of the circle with a look of inscrutability. Then the venerable Elder arose, lurching over the ancient staff which embodied our pack's wisdom and authority.
Just as Lucas left, the Elder came, his cloak flaunting theatrically behind him. His voice carried a calm authority, establishing a tone of gravity. Anya, you need to listen to what I'm saying. And tonight's rejection is significant. Prepare yourself for the challenges in the future.
I was overwhelmed with doubts. Please clarify, Elder. What is happening right now?
As he was about to speak, a thick, breathless hush settled over the gathering. The eyes of the characters there were transfixed on the ghostly faint stranger at the very edge of the glade. A cowl and deep midnight blue wear shrouded the stranger's true form. It chilled me as if they were drinking in the very spirit of the night.
When the intelligent guy touched my shoulder, calm washed over me. At this point, we cannot comprehend all of the factors at play. You are everything that Anya believed in. Grab an opportunity that raises your perspective.
I nodded to calm the hurricane brewing in my mind. The elder's remarks were ambiguous at best, but there is no denying the truth behind their underlying) core. I felt shaken as the ceremony wrapped up and the crowd broke apart. My heart sank, and fear washed over me, only to be followed by a peering storm of past duty mixed with fading anxiety that maintained a cloudy state above my head.
Just as I was getting ready to leave, a mysterious figure appeared, both disturbing and fascinating. They pulled out a tiny, intricately carved talisman from the depths of their cloak. Almost supernaturally quietly, they placed it in my hand and vanished as quickly as they had appeared. The amulet was unique, a crescent moon with a star wrapped in a nest of glittering symbols that sparkled like stars in the lantern's light.
My fingers shook as I pressed the coldness of the talisman against my body. Many thoughts went through my mind, but I fell silent. What does this insignia mean? Who was this mysterious person, and why had they chosen me?
Lila gave my arm a reassuring pat. Don't worry at all, Anya. "Together, we shall uncover a solution," she said.
The amulet's weight kept me in the moment, and I inclined my head. As soon as I walked into my room, I felt the moment's heaviness. The Elder's warning mirrored my thoughts, but the stranger's tantalizing offer was too enticing to resist. I learned about my family's rich history, a narrative that once seemed distant and amorphous but now is vibrantly alive.
The moonlight gently filtered through the window and cast a calm hush as I closely examined the talisman and considered its meaning. They oozed some mysterious allure, which stopped me in my tracks and had me searching for what they meant. At the shrine library, I revealed thatravelling this talisman's secrets was the key to facing the impending menace that awaited us.
For weeks, I plunged into the interesting hunt for my family history, interpreting the unknown wisdom from my ancestors. Lucas' denial was painful, but it ignited a burning desire to change my situation. I had been training something fierce to hone my skills and ready myself for the hardships that lay in store for me.
Late one evening, while reading an old text, Lila came to me, her face etched in worry. Anya, your commitment to this has been absolutely remarkable. Get ready to pamper yourself and unlock a well-deserved escape today!
Looking up, my tired face clearly told a story. Lila, I don't have the time to rest with you now. The stakes are high.
"I can see you understand what I am saying," I said as she nodded. Absolutely. Remind yourself that each person has his or her own unique struggles to contend with. Rely on us for support.
Finally, I saw the wise utterings of an old lady because my tired soul needed a recharge with some wise words here and there to enable me to feel the connection that kicked off in me. The more I dug, the more I uncovered until the prophecy fell into my hands. As each revelation unravelled, I found myself further entwined in the complex web of fate connecting me to the future of the Blackwood Pack.
The wondrous talisman revealed my past and illuminated my future perils. It was a werewolf family that bore the burden of ancient magic with a unique emblem. I learned that my family tree ran deep among powerful, affirmative, and intimidating forces that built our future.
One night, while channelling the energies of the talisman, I felt this amazing burst of power that brought forth hidden abilities. Immediately, a brilliant new light burst upon the scene through such an utterly fantastic relationship with the ancient inner wolf. The spirits of those winds guided me to my true calling.
As my expertise honed to its finest, our crew tackled increasingly formidable challenges. Shadowfang launched a savage attack, cutting deep wounds in our land and etching grief on our minds and hearts. The relentless anger of a man so determined to break the centuries-old evil curse laid upon his family line sent him out into the world in search of revenge.
Despite the chaos, Marcus was strong and decisive in the last battle, successfully rallying the herd to cohere. This is the time for us to unite like never before. Anya, your light shines where we feel our way. Your support is crucial.
His words ignited a fire in me, proving that my rejection was the first step in my journey. As I made my way forward, I noticed that this group was now looking at me. Through this, we shall prevail. Together, we will protect our home and each other. Shadowfang is doomed to collapse.
It bonded us in the most unimaginable ways, and the experience was difficult. I settled quickly into my routine, the talisman driving my talent while it pulsed with palpable energy in the confusion of combat, reminding me to move forward and strike fast. Observation became my bridge to history around me and a catalyst for reaching my true self.
But as the chaos slowly settled and the Shadowfang soldiers withdrew, a battered but unbroken army in its wake, I held the artefacts of battle around me in gentle euphony as the talisman glimmered softly in my hand. The old man approached his face a patchwork of glory and woe. "You have embraced your fate utterly, Anya," said the speaker. And this is just the start of the journey.
With a nod, I recognized that my adventure was just beginning. The observer witnessed a powerful sign that heralded the return of ancient forces, a future shrouded in mystery, the destined leader that would one day unite all werewolf packs.
Over time, the talisman's true significance slowly emerged. It spoke for my bloodline and an ancient prophecy that predicted a leader who would unite us all. The elders' warnings echoed inside our minds, and we prepared ourselves for the struggle ahead.
As I prepared for the challenges, I felt the weight of my responsibilities weighed heavily on my shoulders. Lucas' choice inspired me to honour his selection and dedicate myself to reaching my fullest potential and leading our team. The enigma of the figure and its fleeting image haunted my dreams, forever taunting me, my fate, my future.
In my room, still, I thought about this vacation that began with so much disappointment and sadness. I had changed when faced with danger and uncertainty; I was no longer the girl who had felt the blow of being rejected by her one true love. Now, Anya Blackwood is leading our pack into an exciting new chapter!
Once I put the talisman back in its rightful place, its bright glow faded. This demonstrated my strength and legacy. With relentless determination, supported by my team, I got on with it, knowing full well that the journey ahead had only just begun.
As the night went by, the dark was gently layered with comfort like no other, telling me I was not fighting this on my own. A powerful force left its mark, igniting an adventurer's determination to carry me through the encroaching darkness.
Savannah Carlisle was marrying a billionaire heir for security, or so she thought. Yet on her wedding night, she finds herself waking next to the wrong twin - and her signature is already tied to the Pennington dynasty's deepest secrets. Now imprisoned in a mansion of lies, Savannah learns that she's been seeded with an heir long before she says, "I do." Her womb isn't hers. Her name has been rewritten. And the man who really possesses her is ringless - he wears her silence. By then, with a fabricated contract, a lost memory, and a media empire built on illusion, Savannah must untangle a legacy where love is leverage, and escape may cost everything, including the child she didn't sign up to bear.
"I was raised to be a queen. But I was sold to be a concubine." Lois Frazer was born a member of House Valtara and grew up believing the throne was her birthright. But on the day of her coronation, Steve Reynolds, a former childhood friend and avowed protector, turns brother with a bloodless coup. Instead of killing her, Steve holds Lois in the palace - but not as a queen. He demotes her status by calling her a concubine, a trophy to be bent to his will and make his claim. But Steve's perverse kind of devotion conceals a deeper, ambivalent hunger - he doesn't just want her throne; he wants her. Unwilling to give up, Lois engineers her own resurrection to power, forging flimsy alliances and using even her captor's affections against him. In a kingdom swirling with political turmoil, forbidden desires and shifting loyalties, will Lois win back the crown - or will she ruin herself and the man who betrayed her?
Vesper Bloodmoon is a princess hidden away from her own kingdom, cursed with the mythic power of the Devouring Moon, the goddess that devours the wolf gods themselves. Both feared and shunned, she is reduced to secrecy until her father's death launches a maelstrom of political ambition, divine wrath and romantic entanglement. As the kingdom's devoted High Priest, Draven Nightfang knows the gods' laws better than anyone, and when he learns the truth about Vesper, their bond could shatter aeons of divine dominion or unleash a fierce power beyond anyone's control. In a world of worship, war, and fate, their love crucibles the one hope-or the final curse-to swallow gods.
On the cusp of their anniversary, Sophia Blake senses the widening gap between her and her billionaire husband, Julian Sterling. What she thought was the pinnacle of love and security reveals itself as a fragile dream. When she stumbles upon questionable dealings and deep-seated betrayal, it ignites her resolve to break free. In her quest to redefine herself, she embarks on creating a visionary tech startup-"InnoBliss." Meanwhile, Julian struggles to reconcile professional obligations and the emotional distance that has hardened around his heart. A cunning rival emerges, tangling them further in corporate battles. But from heartbreak's embers arise second chances-if both can confront buried feelings, unearth honest intentions, and decide what truly matters.
Lyra, the mortal researcher, hopes her life will run out, so she presents the enigmatic Dragon King Kael as a sacrifice bride. Instead, she discovers that Kael intends not to let her escape; her blood carries the key to an ancient curse that seals dragons to death. Lyra had to choose between the human kingdom that turned on her and a celestial revolution designed to wipe out the planet. Either she would become a puppet in their hands or revolt against gods and dragons to help define her own fate.
Learning about a magnificent, magical treasure, Ethan Draycott-a spiteful tech millionaire with a secret heart-accidentally summons forth Seraphina, the dethroned and cursed queen of the fairies. Having to stay in his universe until she finds her "true love," Seraphina hates depending on Ethan. But when two worlds meet, Ethan's commercial sense and Seraphina's lost magical skill present an interesting team-building challenge. Negotiating corporate backstabbing and the resurgence of long-standing magical enemies, the two learn perhaps that love is the strongest skill of all.
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."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
"You were about to cum in me." I said and sat up. That's when I felt a stinging pain across my ear as my hand caressed my face, then the realization hit me- he had slapped me, Lee had just slapped me. #Sex. Lies. Money. Power. *** Jessie, after finding out her fiance had married another woman, decides to have a one-night stand with his uncle, only to find herself married to him. But despite being married to his uncle, she was still attracted to him, so she started secretly seeing him. Well, the uncle wasn't willing to give her up now, not after he vowed to always be by her side; now she had two men fighting for her. And the woman her ex-fiance married wasn't just going to give up on him. Will Jessie realize old flames can never be and live a peaceful life with her new billionaire husband, or will Jade succeed in winning her back?
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?