To save her pack from famine and war, Elyara is sold by her father to the most feared Alpha in the territory: Ravenn, the Lord of Ash. Feared and respected, Ravenn does not take a wife out of love, but out of duty. To him, Elyara is just an offering, one more piece in his kingdom of ice and blood. Torn between her father's betrayal and fear of her future, Elyara swears never to submit. But Ravenn is a ruthless Alpha, a king among beasts, and he has never tolerated disobedience. In an isolated castle, surrounded by wolves who do not all want her well, Elyara discovers a world much darker and crueler than she had imagined. Yet, beneath the tyrant's armor, she glimpses flaws... and a burning desire that consumes her as much as it terrifies her. Over the moons, fear turns into fascination, hatred into passion. But can you love a monster without becoming its own? When an old enemy resurfaces, Elyara will have to choose: flee and regain her freedom... or embrace her destiny alongside the Alpha.
The Offering
The clamor of boots pounding the hard ground echoed in the cold morning air. Elyara, wide-eyed and heart pounding, was dragged against her will by a horde of closed-faced warriors. Their weapons gleamed in the pale light of day, and their gazes, impassive, betrayed an implacable determination. The icy wind stirred up plumes of dust around her, as if fate itself wanted to mask the horror of the moment. "Don't scream," one of them ordered hoarsely, his words lost in the vast silence that followed their steps. Elyara, wrapped in a cloak too heavy to protect her, could only obey, her legs seeming to sink into ground she had never imagined trodden by despair.
"Let go," a low, almost complicit voice whispered, but there was no comfort or hope in that whisper. The chains that bound her wrists snapped with each step, reminding the young woman of her condition as a captive. Their faces, masked by scars and ancestral tattoos, left no room for pity. A heavy heaviness settled in her stomach, mixed with terror and revolt. She felt exposed, vulnerable, as the horizon inexorably approached an isolated castle, a place of legends and fear.
As she entered the great hall of the estate, the atmosphere changed completely. The room, with its stone walls and flickering torches, seemed to hold the secrets of entire generations. A heavy silence reigned there, interrupted only by the steady sound of her forced footsteps. At the end of the room, on a throne carved in stone, stood Ravenn, the Alpha. His imposing silhouette dominated the space, wrapped in an aura that was both mysterious and fearsome. His eyes, a bitter gray, rested on Elyara with a coldness that made the assembly shiver.
"Here is the offering," he said in a deep voice, echoing like a knell in the vast hall. The sound of his words seemed to seal an unspoken pact between fate and Elyara's suffering. She barely dared raise her eyes to look at him, so paralyzed was the mixture of fear and inner defiance. "You are mine," he added in a tone both hard and solemn, his piercing gaze piercing the captive's soul. In that precise moment, time seemed suspended; the rattle of the chains and Elyara's panting breath mingled with the echo of Ravenn's voice.
The silence was broken by one of the guards, who stepped forward to prepare the ancestral ritual that would seal their shared destiny. The murmurs of ancient rites could be heard, like a forgotten incantation still alive in the veins of the castle. The atmosphere took on an oppressive mysticism, where each stone seemed imbued with the memories of a violent past. Black candles were lit, and in the center of a circle drawn on the ground, an ancient dagger was placed, its sinister glow illuminating Elyara's face.
"You will be the offering," a dark-robed priest said, his voice trembling with a solemnity that frightened as much as it captivated. "Through this ritual, your soul is bound to that of the Alpha, so that you can never escape the destiny that is reserved for you." Elyara tried to protest, her eyes shining with a defiant glint despite the fear that gripped her. "No, I don't want to..." she stammered, but her voice was lost in the din of fate.
Ravenn stepped forward, his measured steps echoing through the great hall. He stopped before her, his features set in an implacable authority. "Fate is not to be fought," he whispered, almost unexpectedly gentle, "and you will learn to accept it, even if it is not out of love." His eyes hardened, and Elyara's face hardened as well, like a flame that refuses to be extinguished despite the storm.
The murmurs of the guests died down as the priest began the ancient ceremony. Mysterious symbols were inscribed on the ground, forming a sacred circle, and the air took on an almost palpable tension. Hands shaking, Elyara was forced to stand in the center of the circle, her eyes fixed on the intruder who would seal their union. The dagger, made of metal blackened by time, was raised, its eerie reflections playing on the stone walls.
"By the blood of the ancients, by the will of fate, let this union be sealed," the priest spoke in a litany that sounded like a condemnation. With a theatrical gesture, Ravenn grabbed Elyara's hand, and their fingers brushed in icy contact. The young woman felt an electric shock, a painful fusion of two opposing souls that found themselves inexorably linked by the ritual.
The guests held their breath, captivated by the scene unfolding before their eyes. The din of fate seemed to grow louder with every word, every gesture, as if the entire universe were conspiring to make this moment indelible. Ravenn, his face impassive, continued in a low but terribly authoritarian voice: "From this moment on, you will be nothing more than a reflection of my will, an integral part of my destiny." His words, cold and sharp, resonated in Elyara's heart, causing a tumult of revolt and resignation to arise within her.
"I am not yours," she whispered softly, almost inaudible, her eyes shining with a defiant glint despite the pain of this forced submission. But fate, implacable, mocked her protests. The priest, with the solemnity of a supreme judge, incised a mark on Elyara's wrist, an ancient symbol etched in blood ink. This symbolic gesture sealed their union, binding their destinies with an invisible and inescapable thread. The mark pulsed beneath Elyara's skin, a fiery burn that foreshadowed future torments.
In Ravenn's gaze there was that cold determination, a promise of relentless conquest. "You are mine," he repeated, not as a caress but as an inescapable sentence. The entire room seemed to close in around them, the murmur of the guests turning into a chorus of silent judgments. Elyara felt her mind waver between the shadow of a bygone past and the incandescent light of an unknown future, filled with suffering and thwarted passions.
In the middle of this ceremony, a suspended moment marked the meeting of their eyes. In the abyss of Ravenn's pupils, Elyara saw reflected the image of a man at war with himself, a being shaped by brutality and ancestral traditions. "You will understand, one day," he said in a softer voice, almost hesitant, as if he wanted to justify this cruel fate. But his words were swept away by the din of the ritual, which imposed its law without appeal.
The priest, concluding the ceremony with a final solemn gesture, closed the circle by drawing a line of blood on the ground, symbolizing their eternal union. A shudder ran through the assembly, and in an emotional silence, everyone seemed to realize the magnitude of the destiny that had just been sealed. Elyara, despite the pain and fear, straightened slightly, her eyes shining with a fierce glint of defiance. She knew she had to draw on this inner strength, even if the bond that now united her to Ravenn was built on foundations of suffering and constraints.
"You are now bound to me for eternity," Ravenn said, her tone implacable in contrast to the fleeting glimmer of humanity that had crossed her eyes moments before. A shiver ran through the room, as if the very stone of the castle remembered ancient oaths and intertwined destinies. The warriors who had brought Elyara now regarded her with a sort of fearful respect, knowing that the future was now inextricably linked to this ritual act.
In a hushed whisper, one of the guards exclaimed, "May fate be kind to us, Alpha." The words, filled with uncertain hope, echoed like a prayer in the vast silence of the great hall. Elyara, though terrified, felt a spark of rebellion rise within her. She understood that, despite the invisible chain that had just chained her to Ravenn, there was still a part of her will, a spark that could one day turn into fire. This fire, perhaps, would be capable of overthrowing the established order and redefining the very meaning of this union.
For a moment, Ravenn's gaze softened, and his eyes seemed to search Elyara's soul, searching for weakness, hope, or a sign of total submission. "You are beautiful, even in pain," he murmured, as if trying to carve out a justification for this union imposed by the law of blood and tradition. But his words, far from soothing Elyara's inner torments, only amplified the tumult of her emotions. The tension rose a notch, the air charged with the electricity of an inescapable and inevitable destiny.
The priest, having completed his task, gently withdrew the dagger, as the last echoes of the ritual dissipated in the atmosphere saturated with emotion. Silence fell upon the great hall, heavy with meaning and broken promises. Elyara, her eyes misted with tears she refused to shed, stood silently before the Alpha, ready to face the future with a determination she did not yet know she had. The bond was sealed, the offering accepted by fate itself, and now, every beat of her heart was a silent rebellion against the order imposed by tradition.
Thus, in the tumult of chains, glances, and oaths, the ceremony ended without any consolation to soften the harshness of fate. Elyara and Ravenn stood face to face, bound by an ancient and merciless pact, the beginning of a story whose pages, already tinged with pain and passion, promised inevitable tumult. The heavy door of fate closed behind them, taking with it the last vestiges of a life that would now be nothing more than a distant echo of freedom.
In a world dominated by money, Clara, an ambitious young woman, falls under the spell of Alexander, a seductive alpha who promises her a life of luxury. But once married, she discovers that he is a possessive manipulator, keeping her prisoner in an opulent palace. Isolated and watched, Clara realizes she has lost her freedom and engages in a daring fight to escape this stifling existence. By forming secret alliances with other oppressed women, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed. In an explosive confrontation with Alexander, Clara must choose between the illusory love of a powerful man and her unwavering quest to regain her independence.
Maximilian "The Titan" Moretti is the respected billionaire at the head of the Moretti empire, a company known for its power and influence in the business world. At a lavish gala evening celebrating the year's achievements, Maximilian meets Sofia Blackwood, a young woman newly inducted into the exclusive business circle, but whose origins remain a mystery. Maximilian, famous for being a fiercely hardened bachelor, hides a secret that no one dares to guess: he has sworn never to get attached to anyone to protect his heart from a devastating betrayal in the past. Intrigued by Sofia and her quiet determination, he proposes an unexpected pact: a purely physical relationship, without emotions or commitments. In exchange, Maximilian promises to watch over her and offer her the security she has never known in the cutthroat world of business. Sofia, hesitant at first, reluctantly agrees, thinking she can keep her feelings at bay. But can anyone really resist the magnetic pull of a Titan? As their affair blossoms in the luxurious suites of five-star hotels and glamorous parties where money and power reign supreme, dark forces begin to manifest. A former rival of Maximilian's, hungry for revenge and intent on destroying his empire, discovers their secret relationship. Armed with compromising information about Sofia, he threatens to reveal everything to ruin Maximilian's reputation. Meanwhile, Sofia discovers she has a hidden talent for negotiation that could upset the balance of power in the business world. As danger draws near and secrets begin to come to light, Maximilian must confront his own demons while protecting Sofia. Their forbidden relationship could be the key to overthrowing his rival or the cause of his downfall. Who will crack first? In this dance between power and passion, is the heart strong enough to triumph over all-consuming ambitions?
Aria, a young human girl with a broken destiny, is forced to marry Kael, a feared and domineering Alpha, to replace her runaway sister. But this is no simple arranged marriage-it is a pact of domination, an oath imposed by the ancestral law of the wolves. Kael, Supreme Alpha of the Shadowclan, tolerates neither weakness nor disobedience. At first revolted by her condition, Aria tries to rebel, but each challenge she throws at Kael only fuels his desire to bend her to his will. Between merciless punishments and power plays, an electric tension builds between them, transforming each confrontation into a dangerous dance between submission and passion. But in the shadows, a much more menacing force lurks. Kael's old enemies resurface, and Aria discovers that she is more than just an offering: she is the key to a forgotten prophecy, one that could either destroy the Alpha or make him invincible. In a spiral of intrigue, betrayal, and unspoken desires, Aria must choose between total submission... or becoming the Alpha herself.
Lena, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself married to a much older man, Henri, in circumstances beyond her control. Despite the luxury and privileges she obtains, Henri, cold and distant, seems incapable of offering the love and attention she seeks. Little by little, Lena loses the affection she had for him, feeling more and more alone in this marriage. The situation becomes complicated when Léna falls in love with Maxime, Henri's son, a charming and ambitious young man. Maxime, although married and engaged in another relationship, also lets himself be drawn into this dangerous game of forbidden passion. They find themselves caught in a whirlwind of desires and lies, fighting against their contradictory feelings. Their impossible love story, filled with sacrifices, leads them towards a fatal outcome where love and betrayal mix forever.
Nyx Draven is the daughter of the Alpha of the Blood Twilight Pack, a feared and untamable clan. But Nyx refuses to be a simple obedient heiress. She defies tradition, despises arranged marriages, and prefers clandestine fights to royal balls. However, when she reaches the age of eighteen, the law requires her to choose a mate. She selects one... but three years later, he betrays and abandons her. Now a single mother, Nyx is summoned to the Royal Ball of Destinies, where she will discover the identity of her true destined mate. Dante Vörhees is the newly crowned king of the werewolf kingdom, a ruthless Alpha marked by an ancient curse. He must find his queen before the next blood moon, or see his throne reduced to ashes. When he discovers that his destined mate is Nyx, an untamable rebel with a tumultuous past, he refuses to believe it. She is everything he doesn't want... and everything he needs. But an unforgivable mistake threatens to shatter their bond before it can blossom. Betrayals, pack wars, and conspiracies stand between them. Can the rebel Alpha and the cursed king love each other without destroying the kingdom?
After completing her medical studies, Raven is eager to become a healer in her native pack. But the jealous and cruel future Luna betrays her and exiles her. Forced to flee to save her life, Raven abandons everything... without knowing that she carries within her the heirs of a mysterious couple of Alphas with whom she shared a forbidden night under the last Blood Moon. Now alone and pregnant, she finds refuge in the Shattered Shadows pack, a feared territory where Kael, a fallen Alpha, feared by all, reigns. Kael is dangerous, broken, eaten away by a bloody past. But when Raven is forced to accept an alliance between their pack and a clan of renegades, she finds herself facing a secret bigger than herself. The Alphas who marked her destiny are not strangers... They are hunting her. They are asking for her. And Kael isn't about to let Raven go without a fight. She's not just a healer. She's the companion meant to break an empire...or rebuild it.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
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?"
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?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
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."
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?