Protagonists 1. Astrid: The initial leader of the pack, known for her wisdom, bravery, and compassion. 2. Luna: Astrid's successor and the new leader of the pack, who is determined, courageous, and loyal. Supporting Characters 1. Nova: A strong and capable wolf who plays a key role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. 2. Scarlett: The leader of a rival pack who poses a threat to Astrid's pack. 3. Thorne: The leader of a rogue pack that threatens the stability of the region. 4. Orion: A young wolf who is part of Astrid's pack and plays a key role in the battle against Thorne's pack. 5. Atlas: A wise and experienced wolf who serves as a mentor and advisor to Astrid and Luna. Historical Characters 1. Alessandro: A legendary leader who founded the pack and established its traditions and values. 2. Leonardo: A brave and loyal wolf who played a key role in the pack's early history. 3. Luca: A wise and compassionate leader who guided the pack through a period of great change and challenge. Description: In a world where wolves live and thrive in packs, a young wolf named Astrid rises to leadership and must navigate the challenges of protecting her pack and maintaining peace in the region. As Astrid grows old and passes on the leadership to her successor, Luna, a new era begins, marked by new challenges and opportunities. Through their journeys, Astrid and Luna must confront rival packs, rogue leaders, and internal conflicts, all while remaining true to the values and traditions of their pack.
The full moon loomed above, an otherworldly gleam blanketing the little town of Ashwood. It was just another night, but for Luca' family it was a night that would change them forever.
P382 – Luca: The patriarch; a fair and just man beloved by his friends. He was a werewolf too, and that was a secret he kept to himself, away from the rest of the world.
As Luca was heading home after meeting the elder of the town, a pack of rogue werewolves attacked him. They brutalized him, beating him up and leaving him for dead.
Luca's sons Alessandro and Leonardo discovered their father's corpse and were overwhelmed with grief and rage. They had always admired their father as a role model, and his death was a crushing blow.
The eldest son, Alessandro, vowed to kill the slayer of his father. He vowed that he would find the rogue werewolves and make them pay for his crime.
Leonardo, however, was overcome with impotence. He felt that he should've been able to protect his father.
While the brothers mourned the death of their father, they knew their lives would be forever changed. They were in a daze the rest of the night, trying to process everything that had happened.
The following morning, Alessandro and Leonardo visited the town elder to report their father had died. The older man was gutted and torn with emotion upon hearing the news, and vowed to use his influence and connections to help get the brothers justice.
For the next few hours, Alessandro and Leonardo gathered information and clues, retracing their father's steps. They knew they had better speak to the townspeople, they had to ask if anyone had seen or heard anything out of the ordinary.
It was when the sun set that Alessandro and Leonardo came home tired and drained. They were aware of the long and painful path that stretched before them, but they were resolute in their search for justice for their father.
In the days that followed, Alessandro and Leonardo kept pursuing the circumstances of their father's death. They pursued leads, interviewed witnesses and collected evidence.
Yet no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't seem to dig up any hard evidence leading them to what happened to their father. The rogue werewolves had disappeared like smoke.
But Alessandro and Leonardo were frustrated and discouraged, and refused to quit. They felt they had to find justice for their father, no matter how monumental a task it seemed.
And so they sought and searched, fueled in their persistence and their love for their father.
He set out in earnest to investigate his father's murder. Every waking moment, he was gathering intelligence, chasing down leads and interviewing witnesses.
As for Leonardo, he was having trouble adjusting to his new normal. He was lost and alone, not knowing how to carry on without his father.
However, as Alessandro continued to dig, he uncovered that the rogue werewolves were under the command of a shadowy mastermind known simply as "The Alpha." Alessandro was no party to this scene of slaughter; he was intent on finding The Alpha and bringing him to justice.
But the more he dug, the more Alessandro figured out that The Alpha could be smart and merciless. He had a legion of loyal followers, and he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.
Alessandro realized he was in for the fight of his life. But he was determined to win at all costs.
For weeks, Alessandro and Leonardo scoured through surveillance footage, transaction records, and emergency calls, piecing together a case against The Alpha. They spoke to witnesses, collected physical evidence and reconstructed the events of the night their father was murdered.
However, no matter how hard they tried, they just couldn't get their hands on the one thing they needed to take down The Alpha. It was as if he had made his trail too obscured.
Alessandro and Leonardo were disappointed, defeated, but they did not give up. They felt they were going to be killing him again if they couldn't give him justice, no matter how big the job was.
But they kept searching for him, motivated by their love for their father.
Alessandro figured out that there were several suspects in the murder of his father. There was Marcus, a rival werewolf with a vendetta against Luca. And there was Victor, the newcomer in town, who was getting suspicious.
Alessandro, whether he knew about the murder or not. Marcus claimed he didn't have anything to do with it, but Alessandro wasn't buying it.
But as Alessandro walked out of Marcus's house he felt like someone was watching him. He glanced around and saw nothing.
The next stop was Victor's house, Alessandro. Victor's disposition was nervous and agitated, and that set off Alessandro's alarms.
"What do you know about my father's murder?" Alessandro said, his tone strong but steady.
Victor shook his head. "I don't know nothing," he said. "I swear."
Victor did not meet his eye, so Alessandro inspected Victor's face for signs of falseness. But Victor's expression felt genuine.
Alessandro returned home from Victor's not quite sure how to feel about what had just happened. He couldn't escape the thought that Victor was concealing something, but he has no way of verifying it.
On the way back to his house, Alessandro saw the man behind him again. He quickened his pace, but the figure matched him step for step.
Alessandro turned to face the intruder, prepared for battle. But it turned out, to his surprise, that the figure was Leonardo.
"What are you doing?" Alessandro said, voice low and steady.
"I was following you," Leonardo replied. I just wanted to check to see if you're OK."
Alessandro grinned; brotherly love was all he needed. "Thanks," he said. "But I can look after myself."
Leonardo nodded, though Alessandro could see that his brother was still worried.
A few hundred yards from their house, as they walked one after the other, Alessandro was still rappelling back down the mountain when that sensation crept back to him: He was being watched. He scanned the area, but saw nothing.
But that sense lingered, and Alessandro realized that he needed to be careful. He was on the verge of cracking it - and he realized the killer had no limits to keep him from discovering it.
Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias is a powerful military drama/psychological thriller featuring Elias Janovich, a soldier forged by war, weighed by loss, and burdened by the ghosts of battles long lost. Set in glittering Las Vegas, the novel muses on duty, trauma, and redemption as Elias faces his own haunted past and the lingering specters of war. Having retired, Elias finds himself pulled back into the life of a covertist when an old friend stumbles onto something that could make Elias feel the ice beneath his feet once again. What starts as an ask for a favor quickly escalates into a high-stakes game against a rogue faction with connections to his previous life. With each harsh battle, ethical challenge, and emotional struggle, Elias must also battle the threat within that could destroy him. While he wrestles with dangerous allies, a broken team, and a conspiracy that's deeper than he believes humanly possible, Elias stumbles down a road of rediscovery-seeking meaning that exists beyond duty, and an opportunity to heal. His odyssey is the story of resilience, of brotherhood, and of hope in the ruins of war. Full of emotional depth and thrill, this action-packed story culminates into a poignantly told narrative about the indomitable human spirit and the long road to redemption. Main Characters 1. Elias Janovich: The protagonist, a retired soldier forged by war and weighed by loss. 2. Clara: Elias's love interest, a source of comfort and support. 3. William David (Elias's father): A voice of reason and wisdom, who provides guidance and support to Elias. Supporting Characters 1. John Deere: Elias's former companion and antagonist, who has a complicated past with Elias. 2. Superior/Command Officer: Unnamed, this character is Elias's superior in the military, who informs him of the recall. Mentioned but Unseen Characters 1. Elias's mother: Mentioned in a memory, but not physically present. 2. Brevoort: Mentioned as a war elder, but not physically present.
"Forbidden Feelings" sounds like a psychological romance about the romantic relationship that develops between a psychologist, Emma, and her patient Ryan. As Emma learns more and more about Ryan's past, she finds that she has growing feelings for him, even if it is immoral to do so. Ryan copes with them, but not without the lifeline that is Emma's friendship and support. They must deal with the ramifications of their illicit feelings as they walk the thin line between therapist and patient.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
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."
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.
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.
Alcohol and heartbreak are definitely not a good combo.Too bad I learnt that a little too late. I’m Tessa Beckett and I painfully got dumped by my boyfriend of three years.That led me to getting drunk at a bar and having a one-night stand with a stranger.Before he would see me as a slut the next day,I paid him for the sex and deeply insulted his ability to please me. But this stranger turned out to be my new boss!