In a magical world of Kingdoms, Beasts, Serpents, Werewolves, Vampires, Hunters, Dragons, and Witches, a bloody romantic tale unfolds... When Alessa discovers she's a witch and watches her mother die at stake, she is given only one task - Find the Master! To fulfill her mother's dying wish and find her destiny, Alessa begins a deadly journey of survival through a political rivalry and a bloody taste of power. But she is not alone! After being saved by a brilliant, charming young man with deathly courage, Ikaris becomes her only companion. Together, they soar through the twists and turns, monsters, beasts, hunters, and packs, their adventure playing out the magic, vigor, romance, and betrayal in an irresistible story. Now with the strange boy - Ikaris - by her side, can she achieve her magical destiny? Can they soar through with love silently growing within them? What lies for them in the hands of the cold man called the Master? A must-read for the fantasy lover!
ALESSA
"Kill her!"
The roar of the commanding guard echoed in my ears and I shut them as tightly as I could to lock it all away. There were screams all around me now and all I wanted was to close my eyes, open them and realize all these were not happening.
But they are happening!
As a matter of fact, my mother was next.
"No!" I screamed as the guards pulled her away from my group. She was screaming too as she grabbed my cloak so hard that it tore apart instantly. I had one hand across my chest now, holding the cloth to cover the last of my nakedness and the other was reaching out to her, the woman who birthed me, who clothed me, who fed me and now they have been doing to the rest and I couldn't stop them.
I didn't realize when I fell to the ground but it was when I fell I remembered my legs were chained. I lay on the ground, weeping. I couldn't stop them. I watched them drag her farther and farther away, her tearful eyes never leaving me. Even when they fixed the rope around her neck, she still looked at me, sobbing.
"Any last words, Bernada? What is your confession?"
A tiny looking man who called himself a priest asked her. He has been asking all the women and young girls killed earlier similar questions. We were all accused of witchcraft and black magic and it had just led to the slaughter of fifteen women and still counting. This was a very long story for another moment. At this point, I simply watched as my mother turned to me and looked me in the eye.
Suddenly, she was looking more confident than ever. She smiled and nodded to me. Then she whispered something. I could read her lips. She said: - 'Find the Master.'
The guards waited no more. I didn't even know when they pulled the lever and let her drop to her death. I screamed. She struggled and struggled but no help was coming. I got to my feet and tried to move again and to my greatest surprise, I realized my legs were free!
At this point, many things ran through me head. How did I suddenly break free? How can I help my mother? Though I felt like running straight to help her, I knew she was gone and nothing was ever going to hurt me like this moment. Still, I knew better than to risk dying also. I immediately turned the other way and ran for my life.
"Hey! Get her!" The guards all around were screaming. I didn't look back though I knew they were coming. I could hear their heavy boots pounding. I kept running, faster... faster...
IKARIS
When I saw the mother and daughter bond in the crowd, I couldn't deny the fact that I was hurt. I watched as they dragged the woman away and knew I could not save her. If I tried anything at this point, we were all going to die. It was then I thought of the best option – free the girl!
She didn't even notice when I used a hijack jinx to break the chains around her feet. She was too busy staring at her mother. The guards didn't notice me either. I was dressed as one of them. When my trick was played, I moved aside and watched as her mother was hung. It was at this moment she noticed she was somehow free and made the wisest decision of running away.
As the head guard and the others chased after her barking commands, I followed them. We ran for quite a long time. I never guessed she was so good at running but who wasn't good at running for their lives?
Just then, she ran into a dark alley and I knew she had made a big mistake. It was a dead end but I guessed she had no idea. I watched as she got to the magical sealed door and now turned to face us, weeping in despair. There were four of us, including me and we were all surrounding her.
"You can't run now..." One of the guards sang like a song as we drew closer. I knew she was scared but she took a posture, ready to fight us. It was then I came in for her.
I flung my spear and got the first man. That same second, my switchblades went for the second as I knocked the third out of consciousness.
I am a good fighter.
I looked up at her surprised face now and pulled off my mask. She stared at me strangely as if trying to place my face. I knew she didn't know me. We had never met.
"If you keep staring at me, we'll both die. The door gives you a riddle to solve. To cross through, we must solve the riddle. More men are coming behind and when they do, I can't hold them all back." I stated. She immediately came back to reality, knowing she could trust me.
There was no time!
We both turned to the glowing door now and read the waiting riddle: -
"I am what you should feel when you look at a face
But how I truly look like, no one knows
I can be your friend though every man is my foe
I bring two or more together to guide their pace"
I looked up at her now and we both stared at each other. It was then we realized it. We couldn't answer it!
The feet of more men were banging right behind us.
We were in trouble!
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!
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...
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Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!