Elara never expected her life to become a battlefield. Offered as a peace offering to the ruthless and mysterious alpha, Aleksandr Volkov, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous world of power and magic. But when their fiery attraction ignites, it threatens to consume them both. Just as Elara begins to unravel Aleksandr's dark secrets - and her own hidden powers - Kaelen returns. Her childhood friend and a powerful sorcerer, Kaelen is determined to protect her, even if it means standing against the alpha she's bound to. Torn between two powerful men and hunted by enemies who crave her magic, Elara must decide where her heart and loyalty lie. But with war looming and betrayal at every turn, the wrong choice could destroy everything - including the love that could set her free.
Elara sat at the edge of the grand balcony, the cool evening breeze brushing against her skin as she stared at the horizon. The golden sun dipped behind the trees, casting long shadows across the estate grounds. From here, everything looked peaceful - a sharp contrast to the storm of emotions twisting inside her.
Tomorrow, her life would change forever.
"Elara," a soft voice called from behind her.
She turned to see Nanny Lida, the only person who had ever shown her kindness in this cold, lavish house. Lida's face was lined with age, her warm brown eyes filled with worry.
"They're waiting for you," Lida said gently.
Elara's heart pounded as she rose. She smoothed her dress with trembling hands and followed Lida through the marble corridors. Tonight was the last night she'd spend in her home - if this could even be called that.
When they reached the main hall, the sight that met her stole her breath. The room was filled with powerful men - dangerous men - and at the center of them stood him.
Aleksandr Volkov.
He was taller than she'd imagined, broad-shouldered and commanding. His dark hair fell in perfect disarray, and his emerald green eyes were cold and calculating. Even across the room, Elara could feel his presence like a storm waiting to break.
Their eyes met.
The air grew heavier, her pulse quickened - and for a brief, terrifying moment, she forgot how to breathe.
"This is her?" Aleksandr's voice was deep and smooth, but there was an edge to it - a warning.
Her father nodded. "Yes. My daughter, Elara."
Aleksandr's gaze raked over her, assessing. "She'll do."
The words stung more than they should have. But before she could respond, the double doors burst open.
"Elara!"
Her heart leaped. The familiar voice made her throat tighten.
Kaelen.
He strode into the room, his eyes wild with desperation. He looked just as she remembered - golden-haired, with a boyish charm that masked his powerful magic. But there was fear in his expression, and it was aimed at Aleksandr.
"You can't do this," Kaelen said. "You can't take her."
Aleksandr's lips curled into a dangerous smile. "I suggest you step back, boy."
Kaelen's hands clenched at his sides, his magic stirring the air.
"Stop!" Elara's voice cracked. She stepped between them, her eyes pleading. "Kaelen, please."
"You don't understand, Elara," Kaelen said softly. "You're walking into a cage."
"And what choice do I have?" she whispered.
The silence that followed was heavy, filled with things they couldn't say.
"Enough." Aleksandr's patience snapped. "We leave tonight."
Elara's world tilted as strong hands closed around her arm, leading her away from everything she'd ever known - and into the fire waiting ahead.
Raine has always known she was different. The nightmares, the glowing red eyes, the unexplainable strength-they were warnings. Clues to something buried deep inside her. But she never had time to figure it out. Not when supernatural hunters have spent her whole life trying to kill her. On the run once again, she crashes into Lucian Volkov-ruthless Mafia King and Alpha of the most feared werewolf pack in Russia. He's cold, merciless... and far too dangerous. But the second their eyes meet, his golden gaze darkens with something raw, possessive, and terrifyingly familiar. Because Lucian knows exactly what she is. And worse-she belongs to him. She's the last of a powerful bloodline. The key to a prophecy that could save or destroy them all. Every enemy wants her dead, but Lucian? He wants her in his bed, in his pack, and in his control. > "Run all you want, Raine... but you'll never escape me."
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
"You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours." Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them. Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman, unlike any he had known. She surprised and delighted him. But will Daisy take him back? Can their son keep them together? Can the rift between them be healed? Pick this one up and find out!
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
My boyfriend called, "Baby!" as he jumped out of bed and scrambled to pull his pants off the ground. "Please, I can explain my love." Shutting my eyes, I inhaled deeply and tried not to cry when I realized that my dream of the man not being my boyfriend had been dashed. "What?" I asked, "What do you want to explain?" How did you lie about having a business meeting while you were in bed enjoying yourself with my best friend, even though I told you I was in serious pain, is that it?" I stood there, my heart pounding, and tears streaming down my face...