Fate brought them together. Savage instincts might tear them apart. In a world ruled by power and primal bonds, he is a ruthless Alpha, feared by all but tethered to none-until her. She is the spirited outsider who never expected to be thrust into a dangerous pack, let alone claimed by its most feared leader. As passion ignites and secrets unravel, their connection will test the limits of loyalty, love, and survival. Can they overcome the forces threatening.
Dominic's POV
The town of Blackthorn Hollow was the kind of place that seemed to exist outside of time. Nestled near the edge of an ancient forest, it was hidden from the rest of the world by towering evergreens and winding dirt roads that refused to be tamed by asphalt. The residents were few but close-knit, bound by the unspoken understanding that their small, remote community was not like the others beyond the trees. There was a secret here, one that whispered in the rustling leaves and echoed in the howls that pierced the night.
Dominic Blackthorn stood on the ridge overlooking the town, his sharp eyes scanning the dimly lit streets below. The wind tugged at his dark hair and carried the familiar, earthy scents of the forest, but he barely noticed. His thoughts were elsewhere, tangled in the heavy weight of responsibility that came with being alpha of the Blackthorn pack.
The ridge was one of his favorite places to think. From here, he could see everything-the forest, the town, the pack's secluded territory-and it gave him a sense of control. But tonight, even the view couldn't ease the tension coiling in his chest. The pack was restless. Rogue wolves had been sighted on the outskirts of their land, and though Dominic's patrols had dealt with them swiftly, the danger lingered like a shadow. A strong pack was a safe pack, his father had always said, and Dominic had built his reputation on that principle. He couldn't afford to let his guard down.
A sound behind him pulled him from his thoughts. He turned sharply, his muscles taut and ready for a fight, but the intruder was only Marcus, one of his most trusted enforcers. Marcus raised his hands in a gesture of peace, his expression grave.
Alpha, Marcus said, his voice low and respectful. We've found tracks near the eastern border. Fresh ones. Dominic's jaw tightened. Rogues?
Looks like it, Marcus confirmed. But there's something else. The scent... it's strange. Not like any rogue I've come across before.
Dominic's eyes darkened, and he nodded once. Double the patrols. I'll join the next sweep myself. Marcus hesitated, then added, There's one more thing. A new human arrived in town today. Moved into the old cottage near the general store.
Dominic's frown deepened. Blackthorn Hollow didn't get many newcomers, and for good reason. The town's isolation wasn't just physical; it was a barrier against outsiders who might stumble upon things they weren't meant to see. Humans were fragile, oblivious to the hidden world that coexisted with their own. They didn't belong here.
Keep an eye on her, Dominic said curtly. If she's trouble, we'll deal with it.
Marcus nodded and slipped away, leaving Dominic alone once more. But now his thoughts were divided. The rogues were a pressing threat, but the arrival of a stranger was an unwelcome complication. He didn't like complications.
Lily Winters stepped out of her car and took a deep breath, letting the crisp night air fill her lungs. It carried the faint scent of pine and damp earth, a far cry from the smog and exhaust she'd left behind in the city. She glanced around, taking in the quaint little town that would be her new home. The streets were quiet, lined with modest houses and the occasional storefront, their windows dark at this hour. It was peaceful- almost too peaceful, as if the town was holding its breath.
She'd arrived later than planned, delayed by the twists and turns of the forest roads. Her headlights had barely cut through the dense darkness, and more than once, she'd considered turning back. But she'd pressed on, driven by a need to escape the past that haunted her. This was her fresh start, and she was determined to make it work.
The cottage she'd rented was small but charming, with ivy creeping up its stone walls and a porch that creaked under her boots. It looked like something out of a fairy tale, and for a moment, she allowed herself to imagine that it was. Maybe here, in this secluded corner of the world, she could find the peace she'd been searching for.
Lily unpacked her car quickly, carrying boxes and bags into the cottage's cozy interior. The living room was furnished with a worn sofa and a bookshelf that begged to be filled. The kitchen was quaint, with a cast-iron stove and a window that overlooked the forest. It wasn't much, but it was enough.
By the time she finished, exhaustion had set in. She sank onto the sofa, her thoughts drifting. Her decision to move here had been impulsive, a leap of faith after everything she'd been through. She'd wanted to disappear, to leave behind the pain and betrayal that had shattered her life. But now that she was here, alone in the quiet, she couldn't ignore the nagging doubt that crept in. Had she made a mistake?
A sudden noise outside jolted her from her thoughts. It was faint, barely audible over the whisper of the wind, but it sent a shiver down her spine. She rose cautiously and moved to the window, peering out into the darkness. The forest loomed beyond the porch, its shadows deep and impenetrable. For a moment, she saw nothing. Then, just as she was about to turn away, something moved.
A figure emerged from the tree line, its outline barely visible against the inky blackness. It was tall and broad- shouldered, its movements deliberate and fluid. Lily's breath caught in her throat. She couldn't make out any details, but the sheer presence of the figure was enough to set her nerves on edge.
She stepped back from the window, her heart pounding. Who would be out there at this hour? The logical part of her brain told her it was probably a local, maybe a hunter or someone out for a late-night walk. But another part of her, the part she'd learned to trust after everything she'd been through, whispered that something wasn't right.
Dominic watched the cottage from the shadows, his sharp eyes taking in every detail. The newcomer was younger than he'd expected, her silhouette framed by the soft glow of a lamp inside. She moved with a quiet grace, her expression thoughtful as she unpacked her belongings. There was an air of vulnerability about her, but also a hint of steel beneath the surface. She didn't look like trouble, but Dominic had learned long ago that appearances could be deceiving.
He'd meant to stay hidden, to observe and leave before she noticed him. But as he stood there, his gaze lingering on her, something unexpected happened. A pull. Subtle at first, like the faint tug of a current, but it grew stronger with each passing moment. It wasn't just curiosity or suspicion-it was something deeper, more primal. His wolf stirred within him, restless and alert, and Dominic's jaw tightened in response.
Fated.
The word echoed in his mind, unwelcome and undeniable. He'd heard stories of fated mates, of bonds so powerful they defied logic and reason. But he'd never believed it would happen to him. He didn't want it to happen to him. He'd built his life around control, around keeping his emotions in check and his pack safe. A fated mate was a complication he couldn't afford.
Yet here she was, standing in the glow of her cottage, completely unaware of the storm she'd just unleashed in his world.
Dominic took a step back, retreating into the safety of the forest. His mind raced, a thousand questions swirling in his head. Who was she? Why had she come here? And, most importantly, how was he supposed to resist the bond that already threatened to consume him?
As he disappeared into the shadows, Dominic knew one thing for certain: nothing in Blackthorn Hollow would ever be the same.
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Cherish being frustrated and troubled by the issues of her family, went for a lavish party and had a one night stand with Richard which resulted in her pregnancy. When she finds out she's pregnant, she ran to the father of her baby, Richard, he rejected her. Cast out by her prominent father, rejected and disowned. Cherish is forced to rely on the charity of a family friend, the Woods. The Woods' kindness came with a price. They mistreat her, and when her baby is born, they try to force her into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man. They did this because the wealthy man promised to give them a huge amount of money running in trillions if only he could have Cherish. They were into Human trafficking. Out of desperacy to escape, Cherish escapes and finds work as a maid in another wealthy household. However, her new life is filled with danger. One of her employer's son attempts to rape her and when she escapes, he accuses her of theft. In her quest for a job to take care of herself and her son, she got one and fell in love with her boss. When her boss found out she was crushing on him, he sacked her because he wouldn't want to have anything to do with a single mother With no one to trust, Cherish is forced to find a way around this treacherous world, fighting to protect herself and her child.
In a world where wealth and status reign supreme, Elara Mitchell, a passionate community artist in her late twenties, finds herself at odds with Johnson Park, a suave, thirty-something CEO of a prestigious art investment firm. When they are forced to work together on a charity art project, their initial rivalry ignites a complicated romance that challenges their boundaries, beliefs, and the expectations of society. As passion brews amid the clash of class, will love conquer all, or will the divide prove too great to bridge?
Leona has always lived in the shadows-an outcast omega with a hidden power in a world where powerful werewolves dwelt. When she is forced to make a choice between killing the notorious Alpha Zane, known for his ruthless reputation, and watching her sister die, she finds herself drawn into a web of danger and desire. Caught in a dangerous game between two powerful Alphas; Zane and Alpha Kane, Leona must navigate a treacherous path where alliances shift and trust is a rare commodity. With her sister's life hanging in the balance and her heart torn between duty and love, Leona must make an impossible choice. Will she follow the orders of her past, or will she seize the chance at a future filled with passion,
Power is everything in this world; and for Selena Blackwood, it is the worst package of the pack, A timid and frail wolf condemned to rejection. Selena Blackwood, the she-wolf who is bound to a wretched mate, was rejected by her Alpha, Damian Silverclaw and ran away holding onto a secret that she vowed will bury with her. Years later, in an unexpected twist, she finds herself back to the pack's affairs when the foes turn out to be a pack of wolves and come to hunt down her son, whom she has been raising as a single mother without his father, who had no idea of their son's existence. But, this time, Selena is not the innocent wolf. This time, she is a guardian of a child and a wolf who knows how to fight back and where the battle is not only with the pack that denied her but also with a prophecy concerning the man who broke her heart.
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
Blurb "Part your legs for me, princess" Alpha Damian humored huskily like he was intoxicated, I whimpered as he voice sents a jolts of emotions round my body. An emotion that I wasn't supposed to feel. Selene was 18 years old when she found out that Alpha Jasper of the Silver Crescent pack was her mate at her Awakening ceremony. Being a reject with no parents she lived with him for over one year as a slave and he never acknowledged her as his mate because he couldn't accept a reject as his mate. On her 20th birthday, her mate not only rejected her and chose her best friend; Imogen, as his new mate, but he also sold Selene to the most feared Alpha; Alpha Damian of the Crimson Moon pack whom everyone referred to as a beast. Not knowing why Alpha Damian chose to buy her, she can only resign herself to fate. What has the moon goddess installed for me again? Is this the freedom she solely crave for? Will she be tied down with the shackles of the unknown?
Three years of marriage couldn't melt Theo's frozen heart. When an art gallery collapsed on Lena, he was off romancing another woman—lavishing her with a private jet. Three steel pins held Lena's shoulder together, but her heart remained broken. She filed for divorce and told everyone that he was impotent. Rising from the rubble, Lena blazed onto the design world's A‑list. She expected him to sail off with his true love—until Theo reappeared at her runway, pressing her against the wall. "Impotent, huh? Care to give it a try?"
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."
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.
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."