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BLURB: I believed that I had moved on from my past. I resolved to keep my children safe at all means after spending a careless night with a stranger wearing a mask five years ago. I established a peaceful life in a new city, raising my triplets and their younger sister. However, my world starts to fall apart when my sons come back from the bathroom talking about a guy who has a tattoo of a wolf-the same tattoo I will always remember. The next day, destiny puts me face to face with him: the vicious CEO who doesn't know who I am but seems to be strangely attracted to my kids. I lie and deny everything out of a desperate attempt to protect my family. However, secrets tend to sneak through gaps, and his intense stare makes me question if he's already piecing things together. I'm stuck now, working for him, battling my emotions, and avoiding adversaries who seem out to bring me down. But nothing scares me more than the reality: what will he do if he finds out the children I vowed to safeguard are really his?
Chapter 1 Uninvited
"Mom, there was a man in the park today," Ethan said, her voice matter-of-fact as she scooped cereal into her mouth.
I rinsed the last dish before turning away from the sink. "What man?"
"The one with the wolf tattoo," Liam said in a lighthearted tone, but his eyes were gleaming.
A shiver went through my body. "What are you talking about?" My heart pounded, but I attempted to speak softly.
"He was sitting on the bench near the swings," Ava, who is usually perceptive, stated. "He gave us a grin. On his arm was a large tattoo.
"Did he say anything to you?" I raised my voice a little.
"No," Ethan said with a grimace. "He just watched us for a little bit."
I gripped the counter tighter. "You should come right to me if you ever see him again. Recognize?"
They all said, "Yes, Mom," but Liam grinned, seeing my discomfort.
Once the children were asleep, I couldn't get this enigmatic guy with the wolf tattoo out of my head. I had put too much effort into keeping our lives simple and secure, and outsiders didn't often visit my tiny village.
When the knock on the door came, I was still deep in meditation.
It was too late to have guests. My heart pounded as I looked at the wall clock and then toward the hallway where my children slept.
I walked carefully to the door. "Who is it?"
"Olivia," murmured a silky, deep voice. I got a chill at the way it encircled my name. "I think you've got something of mine."
My fingertips lingered on the latch as I hesitated. "I have no idea who you are. What would you like?
A pause occurred. "I have no intention of harming you. "Open the door."
Despite my instincts telling me not to, there was something about his tone that made me want to comply. I opened the door just enough to get a glimpse and slowly turned the latch.
And there he was.
Tall and broad-shouldered, with molten amber eyes and black hair that is disheveled. With one arm dropping at his side and the other braced over his head, he reclined lazily on the frame. There it was, a wolf tattoo curving over his muscular arm, as his black T-shirt stretched over his chest.
"Who are you?" With a voice more steady than I felt, I demanded.
His lips curled into a smile that was equal parts enticing and angry. "Name's Asher."
"Asher," I said again, my lips seeming abruptly parched.
His head tilted, "Would you Mind if I come in?"
"I do."
His laugh was gruff and low. "You exercise caution. I like that. His eyes passed over me and lingered for an excessive amount of time. "But we need to talk."
"About what?" I tightened my hold on the door and asked.
"Your kids," he added plainly, and I felt sick to my stomach.
Pulling the door shut behind me, I went outdoors. "Remain clear of them," I growled.
The sneer left Asher's face, but he remained still. The air between us changed, and his gaze darkened.
He continued, "You don't understand," in a quieter, even gentler voice.
"Then explain it to me," I said, concealing my shaking palms with my crossed arms.
He ran a hand through his hair and paused. "It's complicated."
"Complicated doesn't work for me," I yelled. "I don't know who you are or what you want, but my kids aren't part of it."
I retreated till my back was against the door as he took a step closer.
He said, "Olivia," and my knees went weak at the way he pronounced my name. "I'm not your enemy."
"Then why were you watching them?" My voice was little more than a whisper when I asked.
He said, "I wasn't watching them," while maintaining eye contact with me. "I was watching you."
My breath caught. "Me?"
"Yeah," he said, a grin flickering back over his lips. "You."
I detested how my body reacted to him, how he gazed at me as if he already knew every secret I had ever harbored, and how heat erupted in my cheeks.
"I don't even know you," I answered, attempting to sound authoritative but letting my voice falter.
I remained still as he took a step closer. "You will," he responded in a gruff, low voice.
My heart pounded in my chest as I took a deep breath. "You're not making any sense."
As he looked into my eyes, he said, "You feel it, don't you?"
"Feel what?"
"This," he murmured, pointing to us. "The draw. The way you can't take your eyes off of me."
I started to protest, but nothing came out.
"You're in danger, Olivia," he replied, his voice suddenly grave.
"From what?"
"From me," he whispered as he moved closer and closer till I could feel his heat. "But I'll be damned if I let anyone else hurt you."
As his hand rose and his fingers touched my face, I gasped. I detested how much I enjoyed his unexpectedly kind touch.
"This is insane," I said to myself.
"Maybe," he murmured, his mouth forming that annoying grin once again. "But it's real."
I closed my eyes and resisted the urge that seemed to pull me to him as his thumb moved over my jaw.
I said, "You don't even know me," but my words lacked passion.
He said, "I know enough," as his breath warmed my flesh.
"Like what?"
"Like how strong you are," he replied in a quiet, personal tone. "How zealously you defend your children. How lovely you seem when you're furious."
I opened my eyes and looked him in the eye. "You're crazy."
He repeated, "Maybe," his grin growing. "But so are you for letting me this close."
I briefly believed he was going to kiss me as he leaned in. My hands balled into fists at my sides as I resisted the want to draw him nearer, and my heart pounded.
Then, as abruptly as he had emerged, he took a step back, his face once more grave.
"I'll see you soon, Olivia," he replied in a quiet, hopeful voice.
He turned and left before I could reply, vanishing into the darkness.
My body continued to buzz with the electricity of his presence as I stood there, my thoughts racing.
Asher was who? And why did I think that things would never be the same in my life again?
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Tell me how you want this changed!
BLURB:I had hate in my heart when I died. The Moon Goddess herself linked me to a guy who was meant to adore me, but he betrayed me. I was alive and complete five years ago when I opened my eyes once again. I vowed that this time would be different. My so-called fated mate, Darius Blackthorn, would never be allowed to come near me close enough to ruin me once again. Before he could attack, I would forge my own route, guard my heart, and discover the truth about his treachery. However, it seems that destiny is difficult to change. Killian Draven comes in. Perilous, enraged, and all too alluring, he makes me an offer: if I act like his mate, he would shield me from Darius. I shouldn't play that game since it would only lead to heartache. But the longer I'm in Killian's embrace, the more I question if my fate isn't bound to him. Darius then comes after me and says I've been duped and that the betrayal I believed I saw wasn't what it seemed to be. He is battling not just for me but also for our pack's future. And I am really shaken by the facts he exposes. Because if Darius wasn't the one who betrayed me, then who was it? And why does it seem like I could lose more than my heart in this second chance?
The guy I vowed to love till the end deceived me, and I died once. The Moon Goddess, however, wasn't finished with me. She brought me back to life, reincarnating me as a rogue with no identity or memories, just the burning pain of a past I can't quite recall and a blood-thirsty need for revenge. Then I got to know him. Marcus John. The vicious Nightfang Pack's Alpha. Chilly. Without mercy. Dangerously addictive. I despise him. Nevertheless, my wolf awakens when he is close as if she has discovered something she has long since lost. His touch has a quality that seems to be both a blessing and a curse. I'm not sure whether I'm falling for him or if the connection that is bringing us together is what will break me. Because my recollections grow clearer the closer I go to him. And I'll have to choose between kissing him and killing him when I eventually realize who he is.
SYNOPSIS:I thought meeting my mate would be the start of my happily ever after. For a moment, it was. Jacob Jude, the powerful heir of the Golden Claw Pack, ignited a fire in me that I'd never known. Then, in one cruel twist, he shattered my world. With my sight newly restored, I opened my eyes to betrayal-false accusations, heartbreak, and the lifeless body of my twin sister. Losing them both on the same day nearly destroyed me. But someone pulled me back from the edge. Four years later, I'm no longer the fragile, blind girl who was cast aside. I've rebuilt myself, stronger and sharper than ever. Returning to the Golden Claw Pack wasn't in my plans, but fate has a cruel sense of humor. Because standing at the altar is the man who broke me... and the sister I buried. Now, I have one question-will love or vengeance claim me first?
BLURB:I never imagined that everything might change in a single night. However, I didn't anticipate that Alexander Stone, the mysterious millionaire with the wicked grin, would be the one to haunt both my life and my dreams. We intended for our night together to be a one-time event, a little getaway. I never would have thought that it would result in a secret that would haunt me for five years. My life now involves striking a cautious balance between parenting my daughter, Mia, by myself and apart from a guy who is unaware that he is a father. But I have to deal with him once again once his business purchases my art gallery. All of the memories from that evening flood back as our eyes contact, along with the unmistakable chemistry. I can feel him getting beyond my barriers as he gets closer, but I can't tell him the truth. Not right now. Not when everything I've fought so hard to achieve is in jeopardy. However, when Alexander gives me that resolute look, I understand that I may not be able to maintain my secret for very long. Then he asks me the one thing I'm afraid to respond to: Lena, what happened to you and me? If I told him the truth, would I lose him forever? Or is this my second-our second-chance at a love that can destroy all I've worked so hard to keep safe?
BLURB:I came to Moonshadow chasing folklore and found a mystery far greater than I bargained for. One night with Ethan Blackwood-a man as dangerous as he is alluring-was supposed to be a fleeting indulgence. But when he turned his back on me, cold and distant, I vowed to forget him. I failed. Now, I'm back in Moonshadow with secrets of my own-two growing lives tied to the man who rejected me. But something sinister stalks the shadows of this town, and my investigation is drawing me into a world I never believed existed. Ethan is hiding something, and no matter how hard he tries to keep me away, fate keeps pulling us closer. His icy facade cracks when the danger circles too near, and I discover his truth-a truth that explains everything. Ethan Blackwood isn't just a man. He's a beast bound by laws older than the moon. And now, those laws threaten to destroy us both. When the rogue wolf finally reveals its true target, I'll have to decide: can I trust Ethan to save me and the children he doesn't even know he's fighting for? Or has he already doomed us all?
BLURB: I believed that I had moved on from my past. I resolved to keep my children safe at all means after spending a careless night with a stranger wearing a mask five years ago. I established a peaceful life in a new city, raising my triplets and their younger sister. However, my world starts to fall apart when my sons come back from the bathroom talking about a guy who has a tattoo of a wolf-the same tattoo I will always remember. The next day, destiny puts me face to face with him: the vicious CEO who doesn't know who I am but seems to be strangely attracted to my kids. I lie and deny everything out of a desperate attempt to protect my family. However, secrets tend to sneak through gaps, and his intense stare makes me question if he's already piecing things together. I'm stuck now, working for him, battling my emotions, and avoiding adversaries who seem out to bring me down. But nothing scares me more than the reality: what will he do if he finds out the children I vowed to safeguard are really his?
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
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."
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?