There are three unbreakable laws in the kingdom of Ravaryn: 1. Never touch a Blood Alpha their bite is a death sentence. 2. Never enter the Eclipsed Woods those who do are never seen again. 3. Never, under any circumstances, fall in love with a monster. Celeste Vail has spent her life following the rules. As the daughter of a Beta wolf, she knows her place obedient, unseen, and destined to mate for duty, not love. But when she finds a wounded wolf in the forbidden woods on the night of the Blood Moon, everything changes. Because this is no ordinary wolf. This is Ronan Duskbane the exiled Alpha of the Bloodmoon Pack, the most dangerous werewolf clan to ever exist. Cursed with a bloodthirst that even his own kind fears, Ronan has been hunted for years. He should have killed Celeste the second she touched him. Instead, he marked her. Now, their souls are bound in a way that defies every law of their kind. Celeste is his, and Ronan will burn the world to keep her. But as war looms and Celeste's own hidden powers awaken, one question remains: Did she save a monster, or did she just doom them all? .......
Twelve years ago
Ronan Duskbane knelt in the snow, bleeding out, while the wolves who once swore loyalty to him circled like vultures.
The high cliffs of Blackthorn Keep loomed behind him, the scent of burning wood and blood thick in the air. His father, the Alpha King, lay dead at his feet his throat ripped open by the very pack who had once sworn to protect him.
Betrayal.
The word burned through Ronan's skull as the elders stepped forward, their faces carved from ice.
"You have broken our laws, Ronan Duskbane." The High Elder's voice was cold, final. "Your blood is cursed. Your soul is damned. And from this night forward, you are no longer Alpha of the Bloodmoon Pack."
Ronan clenched his teeth, feeling the burn of the silver cuffs biting into his wrists. They thought they could break him. They were wrong.
He lifted his gaze, locking eyes with the wolves who had once been his brothers. "You think you can kill me?" His voice was raw, dark with something more than pain. Something ancient.
The High Elder sneered. "No. But we can banish you."
And then, under the full Blood Moon, the elders cursed him.
Pain like fire tore through his veins, burning his body from the inside out. His vision blurred, his bones cracked, and something inside him snapped. His breath turned ragged, his throat raw from a silent scream until suddenly, it was gone.
All of it.
The pain. The rage. The ability to feel anything at all.
When Ronan opened his eyes again, the world was hollow. Empty.
The elders stepped back, satisfaction gleaming in their ancient eyes. "From this day forth, your touch will bring only pain. Your heart will know only hunger. And your mate-"
They smiled, cruel and knowing.
"-will die by your hands."
The curse settled into his bones, deep and unbreakable.
That was the night Ronan ceased to be a man and became the monster they had always feared.
In a world where fate determines mates, Aria Sinclair never expected her destined bond to bring her anything but pain. Marked by tragedy and scarred both inside and out, she has spent years hiding from the past until the day she crosses paths with Alpha Kade Blackwood, the ruthless leader of the Blood Moon Pack. The moment Kade lays eyes on Aria, he knows she is his mate. But she is terrified of him of all Alphas. Broken and unwilling to trust, Aria does the unthinkable: she rejects him. Yet, Kade refuses to accept her rejection. His wolf craves her, his soul calls for her, and he will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her pain. As danger looms and enemies from Aria's past resurface, Kade vows to protect her even if it means breaking her walls and forcing her to accept the bond she's so determined to escape. But when secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, will Aria find the strength to let love in, or will she run once more, leaving behind the mate who swore to never let her go?
Emilia Hayes had it all-a thriving career, a fiancé who adored her, and a future full of promise. But when a tragic accident robs her of her memories, she wakes up in a hospital to find herself engaged to Julian Cross, a cold and enigmatic billionaire she doesn't remember. Julian claims they were once deeply in love, but something doesn't add up. As Emilia pieces together fragments of her past, she discovers a twisted web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden dangers. Torn between trusting the man who says he loves her and the nagging feeling that he's hiding something, Emilia must uncover the truth before it's too late. Because in the game of love and deception, her heart may be the ultimate pawn.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.