For years, Adele Kenneth has been a ghost in her own pack-an omega orphan with no place, no power, and no future. But everything changes the night she shifts for the first time... and her wolf calls to the most feared Alpha in the realm. Drake Anders is known as the Shadow Alpha, a ruthless leader with a past stained in blood. He doesn't believe in fated mates-until the moment he lays eyes on Adele. But claiming her would ignite a war, for she belongs to the very pack that slaughtered his family. Torn between vengeance and an undeniable bond, Drake must decide: will he defy fate and let Adele go, or will he risk everything to keep her by his side? With enemies lurking in the shadows and secrets threatening to destroy them both, their love may be the only thing powerful enough to rewrite destiny-or doom them forever.
Adele Kenneth's POV
Moonlight painted silver streaks across the dense forest, the whispering wind sending chills down my spine. My heart pounded in my chest, louder than the rustling leaves beneath my bare feet. They would find me soon- I had no doubt. The moment I shifted, everything changed.
The pack never expected me to survive my first transformation. For years, they mocked my weak bloodline, an omega with no rank, no power, nothing to offer. But tonight, my wolf emerged with a strength that sent fear rippling through them.
Torn branches lashed at my skin as I sprinted through the trees, lungs burning with each frantic breath. The scent of damp earth mixed with my own fear, a potent combination that would only make it easier for them to track me. I needed to keep running, to put as much distance as possible between me and the hell I was leaving behind. A deep snarl echoed behind me. My pulse leapt. They were closing in.
Panic clawed at my throat, but I pushed forward, legs trembling from the shift still fresh in my body. My wolf whined in protest, urging me to stop, to fight, but I wasn't ready. The odds were against me- I was alone.
A branch snapped just ahead. My instincts screamed a warning, but it was too late. A massive shape lunged from the darkness, knocking me off my feet. My body slammed into the dirt, the force of impact stealing the air from my lungs. Hot breath ghosted over my neck.
Alpha Maddox.
The scent of pine and blood filled my nostrils. His wolf loomed over me, amber eyes gleaming with rage.
"Running, are we?" His voice was a growl, filled with venom. "Did you really think you could escape, Adele?"
My body refused to move, every muscle locked in terror.
"You were never meant to survive," he continued, claws sinking into my arm as he leaned closer. "A pathetic omega like you... carrying the mark of something unnatural."
He knew.
He had seen it the moment I shifted-my wolf wasn't ordinary. It was stronger. Faster. Something ancient that shouldn't exist in a runt like me.
His claws dug deeper, pain searing through my skin. My wolf snarled inside me, anger rising like a wildfire. A howl split the night. A sound so deep and commanding it sent shivers through the air.
Maddox stiffened.
Another presence stalked from the shadows, its power suffocating.
A wolf, larger than any I had ever seen, stepped into the moonlight. Midnight black fur rippled over a body carved for war, and golden eyes locked onto me with an intensity that made my breath hitch.
Drake Anders.
The Shadow Alpha.
My fated mate.
Drake Anders' POV
The scent of blood tainted the air, thick with the stench of fear.
My wolf prowled forward, every muscle coiled with lethal precision. I had been tracking this moment for days, drawn by a pull I couldn't explain. Now, standing in the clearing, I understood why.
A girl lay on the ground, fragile in the grip of the wolf above her.
Maddox.
A growl rumbled deep in my chest, vibrating through the ground. He was nothing more than a coward, preying on the weak to feel powerful.
His head snapped up, eyes narrowing.
"This is Bloodmoon territory," he sneered. "Stay out of pack business, Anders."
His mistake was thinking I gave a damn about his rules.
My gaze dropped to the girl beneath him. Adele. Her name surfaced in my mind like a whisper, unbidden but unshakable. She was mine. Everything inside me screamed it.
Maddox had his claws in what belonged to me.
My wolf surged forward before I could stop him. A blur of movement, a flash of fangs-Maddox barely had time to react before I slammed into him, sending him sprawling across the ground.
Adele gasped, scrambling back as I stood between them.
A warning growl rumbled from my throat. "Touch her again, and I'll rip your heart out."
Maddox staggered to his feet, eyes dark with fury. "You don't know what she is."
"I don't need to." My voice was deadly calm. "She's mine."
Shock flickered across his face. The weight of my words sank in.. Fated mates. The bond pulsed between us, invisible yet undeniable.
Maddox's lip curled, but he wasn't foolish enough to challenge me. He knew he couldn't win. With a final snarl, he turned and disappeared into the trees. Silence stretched between us. Adele still hadn't moved. She looked at me, eyes wide, body trembling.
"Why?" Her voice was barely a whisper.
My fingers curled into fists. "Because fate doesn't make mistakes."
Her breath hitched. Neither of us spoke. But deep down, I knew- this was only the beginning.
On the night of the Blood Moon, Nikky Lumpo thought she'd finally find her place-bound by fate to the Alpha she had always loved. But when Alpha Tobias Mattheus rejects her in front of the entire pack, branding her as weak and unworthy, her world shatters. Left broken and cast out, Nikky flees into the forbidden woods, where an ancient, cursed power stirs. There, she encounters Julio Irving, a monstrous, exiled Lycan who has spent centuries in the shadows. But instead of killing her, he does the unthinkable-he claims her as his mate. Bound by a force stronger than fate itself, Nikky finds herself torn between the mate who cast her aside and the beast who sees her true worth. As war looms between packs and long-buried secrets come to light, Nikky must make a choice-embrace the darkness and claim her power, or risk losing herself to a love that was never meant to be.
Raine Carter has spent her life on the run, hiding a deadly secret-she is the last descendant of a bloodline powerful enough to challenge the rule of the ruthless Alpha King, Kade Voss. When fate forces her back into the heart of the Shadowfang Pack, she comes face-to-face with the one wolf she never expected-her fated mate. Kade has ruled with an iron fist, never expecting the Moon Goddess to grant him a mate. Yet, when he scents Raine, everything changes. She is his, and nothing will stop him from claiming her. But Raine refuses to bow, carrying secrets that could shatter his world. As passion ignites and dark forces rise, Raine must decide-surrender to the mate bond or fight for her freedom. But when an ancient enemy emerges, threatening to destroy them both, Kade and Raine must unite or risk losing everything, including their hearts.
Self-made businesswoman Aria Lawson unexpectedly lands a high-profile job as the personal assistant to the reclusive billionaire Nicolas Vaughn, she quickly learns that nothing about him is as it seems. Behind his cold demeanor and untouchable reputation lies a man struggling with his past and a deep, dark secret. As Aria and Nicolas's professional relationship turns personal, their undeniable chemistry leads them down a dangerous path of forbidden desire. But with the shadows of his secrets threatening to tear them apart, will Aria be able to forgive Nicolas's past in exchange for a future together, or will his lies destroy everything they've built?
When Cynthia Brown, a struggling artist, finds herself stranded in a small coastal town after a car breakdown, the last thing she expects is to cross paths with the town's most elusive resident- Arnaut Peterson, a reclusive billionaire with a past he refuses to face. Arnaut, once a celebrated architect, has buried himself in solitude after a devastating betrayal. But Cynthia's fiery spirit and stubborn optimism chip away at the walls he's built around his heart. As she paints murals on the town's forgotten buildings, she unknowingly brings color back into Arnaut's world. With each passing day, their connection deepens, but ghosts of their pasts threaten to pull them apart. Cynthia is running from a love that nearly destroyed her, and Arnaut fears letting someone in again. When the past finally catches up, they must decide- are they willing to risk everything for a love they never saw coming?
Lena, a girl with a troubled past, lands a servant job in a foreign country, hoping to escape her hardships. Her life takes an unexpected twist when she loses her virginity to a wealthy, heartbroken man, Max Kingston, who recently discovered his girlfriend's betrayal. Max falls deeply for Lena, but his world shatters when she narrowly escapes a murder attempt, and he vows to track down the one responsible for hurting the woman he loves. Lena's life spirals further when she finds out she's pregnant with Max's child, but a dangerous shootout leaves Max with partial memory loss, and he forgets everything about her. As Lena faces wrongful accusations and a potential jail sentence for a crime framed by the Baxter brothers back home, she feels crushed. Will Max remember the woman he loves in time to save her from this nightmare? Or will Lena be deported and imprisoned for a crime she never committed?
Ivy's world shatters when she uncovers her mate's betrayal. But when he is accused of a horrific crime and abandons her to face the consequences, Ivy takes the ultimate step to protect her pack-she turns herself in to the infamous Lycan King. King Cassian is a ruler known for his unforgiving nature and ruthless rule. Yet when their paths cross, Ivy feels an undeniable pull toward him, only to discover that he is her fated mate. Can she find compassion in the heart of the merciless king, or will she be condemned by his unrelenting judgment?
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
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."