Five years earlier, Mildred's biological parents had picked her up from the country and forced her to marry Lawrence. She was pregnant, but Lawrence broke off their engagement and misunderstood that she was carrying another man's child... She returned five years later with her twins and was already a well-known doctor. When she met Lawrence again, Lawrence had already become a doting father, but he still couldn't figure out who was the biological mother of his daughter, Donna. Lawrence wanted to get close to his daughter and her twins, begging Mildred every day, saying, "Honey, I was wrong!"
"Keep it classy and cool," Dad instructs, pacing around his office. His usual neat hair looks like a crow's nest, and dark circles have taken up residence under his eyes. The usual crisp executive look is gone.
I roll my eyes inwardly as I saunter over to his desk. The man hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks. A recent demise in our pack coupled with the looming anniversary of Mum's passing didn't make for a peaceful slumber.
"Who's gracing us with their presence, Alpha?" Andy inquires with a touch of deference. The lad never lost his formality, even with Dad. He was heir apparent, and I must admit, the prospect of him ruling was an entertaining one.
"But he won't hold a candle to Dad," comments Eve, my inner wolf.
"You're darn right, no one can fill Dad's shoes."
Dad pauses, rubbing his forehead before responding. Seeing him worn out and deflated tugs at my heartstrings.
"The Alpha duo from the Red Moon pack," he reveals, his voice as calm as a still pond, but the shiver down his spine speaks volumes about his inner turmoil.
For a beat, the room falls deathly silent, before erupting into chaos as my trio of brothers kick off a verbal riot.
"What the...!" exclaims David, his fists balled in suppressed rage. On the other hand, Hank, the baby of the family, takes the news a tad differently.
"They can't drop in on us. They...they'll wipe us out!" He breathes in deeply, attempting to mask the panic written all over his face.
My gaze drifts to Andy. He's lounging in a chair, eyes glazed over, gears turning in his head, plotting out strategies. Rising from his seat, he shakes his head as if to clear the fog.
"They're not going to decimate us," he proclaims, his voice echoing power and authority. "If the Alphas want a showdown, we'll give them one."
David and Mark take a moment to digest Andy's bold proclamation before diving headfirst back into their squabble.
Having had enough of their incessant bickering, I turn my attention to Dad. He's leaned back in his chair, arms folded neatly over his chest, watching his sons' theatrics with a patience that's wearing thin.
Like Andy, Dad rises from his chair, and I quickly avert my gaze, bracing for the storm.
"Enough!" he roars, instantly commandeering their attention. "They're not coming for a rumble. They're coming to find their mate."
"What?!" I yell at my Dad. "They can't! They just can't!"
My thoughts race as I try to make sense of his words. I didn't sign up for a mate. What if they show up and decide that I'm the one for them? No, I won't let that happen. Eve cuts into my thoughts.
"I hope they're our mate," she chirps excitedly. "I can't wait to meet our mate."
"I don't..."
She cuts me off before I can finish, severing our connection. Over the past year, she's been bubbling over with excitement about finding a mate. I, however, wasn't quite sold on the idea. Deep down, I liked the idea of someone looking out for me, cherishing me.
But the fear of him being domineering and aggressive, of him wanting me only as a sedative for his wolf, or worse, of him rejecting me, kept me on the fence.
When Mum was around, she would assure me that my mate would love me unconditionally. But she wasn't here anymore to soothe my fears.
Lost in my whirlpool of thoughts, I barely notice my brothers forming a protective circle around me.
"We won't let them lay a paw on you," David reassures me.
"Damn right!" my other brothers chime in.
A small smile plays on my lips. I'm touched, but I won't let them get hurt if the Alphas turn out to be my mates.
"We could always hide her," Andy suggests, "Maybe a little trip to the city." His eyes glaze over again as he hatches a plan.
The idea makes my smile broaden. Maybe I could avoid the whole mate situation altogether.
"Francis, we can tuck you away in a human town," David proposes.
"I'll get your stuff together. We can hit the road tonight," Hank adds as he heads for the door, with me and my brothers trailing behind.
"Halt!" Dad commands, using his Alpha voice. We all stop in our tracks and make our way back to the center of the room.
"No one is going anywhere," he declares, taking a moment before sighing. "I'm sorry, Francis."
I feel anger bubbling up inside me. How could my Dad keep me trapped here? Doesn't he want me to be happy? I lift my gaze to meet his, ready to lock horns, but the sight of unshed tears in his eyes quells my anger. I inhale deeply, reminding myself that my father loves me.
"The Alphas know I have a daughter. Trying to hide or escape will only poke the bear and might lead to them retaliating and tearing our pack apart."
My heart sinks. He's right; I could see the bloody remains of our pack if I acted out of turn. I shudder at the thought. I couldn't let that happen.
"Don't sweat it. I'll keep you safe," Andy murmurs, misreading my shudder as fear.
"They're not going to be my mates. There are thousands of unclaimed females out there. Surely the Moon Goddess wouldn't be so cruel as to pair me up with them," I say, trying to comfort my brothers, and maybe myself a little.
Their heads bob in agreement, but their faces remain clouded with concern.
Deep in my world of thoughts, I barely registered my brothers forming a knightly guard around me.
"You'll remain unscathed," David assures me with conviction.
"Absolutely," chime in my other two brothers, their voices in perfect harmony.
A small grin tugs at my lips. Their protectiveness is heartwarming, but I refuse to let them get caught in the crossfire if the Alphas, heaven forbid, turned out to be my mates.
"We could play hide and seek," Andy muses, his eyes drifting off into the distance as gears turn in his brain. "A city sabbatical, maybe."
A broader grin spreads across my face. If I could dodge this bullet altogether, why not?
"Francis, we'll squirrel you away in some human hamlet," David proposes.
"Get your bag ready. We can hit the road as soon as the rooster crows," Hank seconds, heading towards the door with me and my brothers in tow.
"Hold your horses!" Dad's growl rumbles across the room, resonating with his Alpha authority. Heads bowed, we all retreat back to the center of the room.
"No one's going on a joyride," he declares, pausing before heaving a sigh. "I'm sorry, Francis."
Anger flares up in me. How could Dad confine me here, clip my wings? Didn't he want to see me happy? I raise my gaze to lock horns with him, but my anger deflates like a punctured balloon at the sight of unshed tears in his eyes. I inhale deeply, reminding myself that despite everything, my father loves me.
"The Alphas know I have a progeny. Trying to give them the slip or hide would only provoke them, potentially leading to a full-blown retaliation and devastation of our pack."
Dread pools in my stomach. He's right. The image of our pack strewn across the field, ripped to shreds due to my actions, sends chills down my spine. I couldn't let that happen.
"Chill out. I've got your back," Andy whispers, mistaking my shudder for fear instead of the profound horror it really is.
"They're not going to be my mates. The Moon Goddess isn't so sadistic to match me with them. There are thousands of unclaimed females out there," I try to reassure my brothers, and perhaps myself.
They nod in agreement, though their faces are still etched with worry.
Eloise Wright was a young lady from a bad background, was ridiculed and tasteless. Dominic Richardson was very dissatisfied with that marriage with her, and he was either with a popular idol or a bikini girl for three days. Eloise Wright yelled all of sudden: “Don’t you like me at all?” “Don’t blabber such meaningless words!” “So, won’t you be loyal to this marriage for the rest of your life?” “As long as it’s you, then never!” Eloise Wright knew that he would not be a good father, so she decided to end the marriage for the sake of the child in her womb, “Then let’s get a divorce!” Six years later, Eloise Wright transferred and returned home. Dominic Richardson pulled her directly into the corner where no one was around, and pressed her against the wall. “Eloise Wright, where are my children?” “Gone! It’s a great idea not to communicate with each other, so it’s a clean break!” Dominic Richardson yelled red-eyed: “Then, give me another set of twins, you owe me!” After saying that, he directly groped her! At that time, the three little kids jumped out, “Daddy, let go of my mommy!” Dominic Richardson felt lost and puzzled. Why was there an extra child?
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
"Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. "I'm a woman, Gadreel. I'm tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let's end it once and for all." "Sexless, huh?" he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "
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."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Dear readers, this book has resumed daily updates. It took Sabrina three whole years to realize that her husband, Tyrone didn't have a heart. He was the coldest and most indifferent man she had ever met. He never smiled at her, let alone treated her like his wife. To make matters worse, the return of the woman he had eyes for brought Sabrina nothing but divorce papers. Sabrina's heart broke. Hoping that there was still a chance for them to work on their marriage, she asked, "Quick question,Tyrone. Would you still divorce me if I told you that I was pregnant?" "Absolutely!" he responded. Realizing that she didn't mean shit to him, Sabrina decided to let go. She signed the divorce agreement while lying on her sickbed with a broken heart. Surprisingly, that wasn't the end for the couple. It was as if scales fell off Tyrone's eyes after she signed the divorce agreement. The once so heartless man groveled at her bedside and pleaded, "Sabrina, I made a big mistake. Please don't divorce me. I promise to change." Sabrina smiled weakly, not knowing what to do...
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."