Antonio De Luca, a powerful and wealthy alpha billionaire, has everything he could ever want-except the acceptance of his destined mate, Olivia. At a prestigious gala, Olivia publicly rejects Antonio, humiliating him because he doesn't fit her image of the ideal man. Heartbroken and seething with rage, Antonio swears he will never forgive her. But Olivia's rejection sets off a chain of events that neither of them could have anticipated, forcing them into each other's paths once more. As Antonio plots his revenge, he discovers that beneath his fury lies a dangerous attraction, and that Olivia's life is far more complicated than he ever imagined. In a world of high stakes business, dark secrets, and deadly enemies, will Antonio's need for vengeance destroy them both, or will it lead to an unexpected redemption?
As Antonio stepped into the hall, a palpable intensity crackled in the air. Eyes turned towards him, filled with a mix of mockery and concern. At 24, he was the first ever Alpha without a Luna. Every gathering and mating ceremony he had attended in the past held high hopes, but they had been dashed repeatedly.
Tonight, he wasn't just a figure of wealth and power, but a man poised on the edge of a personal milestone. His sharp, dark eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a hint of his destined mate, but there was none. Everyone seemed to be bonding, forming a group of two or four as the clinking glasses and murmured conversations blended with the soft piano notes.
As the minutes ticked by, Antonio's anticipation grew, and a sense of unease began to creep in.
Is this one of my fruitless searches?
Am I not destined to have a mate? He thought as he ran his hand through his hair.
"A glass of wine for you, Alpha," the waiter said, carrying a tray of glasses and wine in his hand close to his chin.
"Thank you," Antonio said, picking up a glass of wine.
As the waiter turned to leave, he caught sight of a woman standing alone at the edge of the hall. Her presence was commanding as she toyed with her glass of wine.
"Wait," Antonio said, gulping the wine down his throat. He returned the glass to the waiter and rubbed his sweaty palms together.
"Luca, Luca, are you there?" he said, reaching out to his wolf. "I think we found her."
As Antonio raised his head to take a second look at her, their eyes locked with an intensity that was hard to ignore and time seemed to stop.
"She would make a great Luna," Luca growled happily.
"You're right," Antonio agreed, completely captivated by her beauty.
As Antonio took a step forward, a bold and intriguing scent cut through the evening's typical fragrance of sweet wine and expensive cologne.
"She must be the one," Luca growled loudly.
"Keep it down," Antonio scolded softly as a satisfactory smile played on his lips.
Antonio's heart raced as the scent grew stronger. Without a second thought, he took a few steps towards her and the crowd seemed to blur with just the two of them in the hall. As he moved closer to her, just a few steps away, the lights in the hall flickered, plunging the room into momentary darkness.
Murmurs arose from the crowd, but Antonio seemed unbothered, not breaking his eyes from the glitter shining on her cloth.
Suddenly, the door flung open, and rays of light streamed into the hall. Antonio shielded his eyes from the strong rays, breaking his gaze with her. A huge gasp echoed in the air as a woman walked slowly into the hall, her heels clicking rhythmically on the tiled floor.
"Isn't that Olivia?"
"Olivia, the famous Alpha model?"
"Is that the saucy, female Alpha?"
"I can't believe that is Olivia?" were the words on everyone's lips as they marveled at the arrival of Olivia. Antonio turned to take a look at the great Olivia everyone seemed to be gossiping about.
Antonio's breath hitched, his throat tightening as he traced the strong scent to Olivia. His heart pounded harder with each step she took, his initial curiosity morphing into a cold knot of dread as Olivia's gaze shifted from mild interest to open disdain.
Olivia walked toward Antonio in her deep blue gown that seemed to flow like liquid silk, her movements drawing the eyes of everyone in the hall. Her piercing green eyes, not leaving Antonio.
"You're the alpha who's supposed to be my mate?" she asked, her voice dripping with disappointment.
Antonio swallowed hard, stretching his hand forward for a handshake. "Hi, I'm Antonio De Luca."
Olivia snorted, not taking his hand. She took a walk around him and stopped in front of him. "You're not what I expected?"
Her words hit Antonio like a physical blow. The polite tone of her voice did little to mask the disdain in her voice. The confident smile Antonio had maintained faltered, and he felt a rush of confusion creep up his neck, leaving him momentarily speechless. "Pardon?"
"Where's the muscles? The sexy abs, the broad and rigid chest I can bury my head on. I had high expectations, at least from an alpha," Olivia complained, throwing gum into her mouth.
Antonio stood fixed on the spot, stunned. His mouth opened to form a reply, but no words came out, his mind reeling from the shock and humiliation.
"What have you been doing all these years?" Olivia scoffed. I don't want a mate who's obsessed with the pack affairs; you need to work out and be fit."
Antonio glanced down at himself, noting how his black tuxedo clung perfectly to his body. His naturally broad shoulders and muscular frame were evident, leaving him puzzled by her critique. Confusion mingled with anger.
What on earth was she talking about?
"See, Olivia. I don't quite understand what exactly you're talking about," Antonio said, flexing his muscular arms beneath his tuxedo, certain that his physical appearance was more than enough.
"You don't have to understand," she said, tucking her hair behind her ears. "I, Olivia Ryker, Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, reject you, Antonio... De…whatever," she said, flipping her hand in the air.
"What?" Antonio exclaimed, but his voice was soon swallowed by the loud gasps and murmurs from the crowd.
"It's your choice to either accept it or reject it," Olivia said, turning to walk away. "I'm done here."
Antonio watched in stunned silence as Olivia sashayed out of the hall. A mixture of disbelief and anger churned within him. "What the hell just happened?" he muttered, trying to make sense out of the whole scenario.
Just then, the camera lights began to flash as pictures and videos were captured.
"Let's get out of here, Alpha," Beta Jerome said, helping Antonio out of the hall.
Aiden, a handsome and wealthy man, has always struggled for power with his brothers, encouraged by their father who believed such conflict was natural. As an illegitimate child, Aiden was constantly targeted by his brothers, enduring bullying, destruction of his possessions, and even multiple attempts on his life.Anna, an ordinary woman, was hired as Aiden's personal secretary. Despite finding her attractive at first sight, Aiden treated her coldly to suppress his feelings. However, when others around him began showing interest in Anna, Aiden could no longer hide his emotions and asked her out, leading to a budding romance. Upon learning of their relationship, Aiden’s brother revealed a dark secret: years ago, Aiden accidentally caused the death of Anna's father. Horrified and heartbroken, Anna left Aiden, vowing never to forgive him.As the truth emerges, can their love overcome the past and heal the wounds it has inflicted?
The smile on my face immediately disappeared. “Why can't you accept me? Mates are blessings” “Don't you know an Alpha’s mate must be the Luna of the pack, but look at you, do you think you're worth the Luna title. You're just an Omega. Better still, a lowly servant.” As soon as I heard the word ‘Omega’, I brought myself out of my fantasy world. “It's never going to happen” I said inside my head, so no one heard it except me.
"Lucien, let's get a divorce," I said in a peremptory tone that was long overdue, the most decisive farewell to this absurd marriage. We had been married for exactly three years-three years that, for me, were filled with nothing but endless loneliness and torment. For three years, the husband who should have stood by my side through every storm, Lucien Sullivan, had completely disappeared from my life as if he had never existed. He vanished without a trace, leaving me alone to endure this empty, desolate marriage. Today, I finally received his message: "I'm back. Come pick me up at the airport." When I read his words, my heart leapt with joy, and I raced to the airport, thinking that he finally understood my love and was coming back to me. But his cruelty was far worse than I could have ever imagined-he was accompanied by a pregnant woman, and that woman was Carla, my closest and most trusted friend. In that moment, all of my previous excitement, all my hope, and all of our shared laughter and tears turned into the sharpest of daggers, stabbing into my heart and leaving me gasping for air. Now, all I want is to escape from this place that has left me so broken-to lick my wounds in solitude. Even if these wounds will remain with me for the rest of my life, I refuse to have anything to do with him ever again. He should know that it was his own hand that trampled our love underfoot, that his coldness and betrayal created this irreparable situation. But when he heard those words, he desperately clung to this broken, crumbling marriage, unwilling to let it end-almost as though doing so could rewind time and return everything to how it used to be. "Aurora, come back. I regret everything!" Regret? Those simple words stirred no emotion in me-only endless sadness and fury. My heart let out a frantic, desperate scream: It's too late for any of this!
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
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."
He told her to call him Daddy. Not because he earned it, but because he fucking owned her. The moment she signed that contract, she stopped being a woman with dignity and became his filthy little plaything. His holes to use. His mess to ruin. He didn't just fuck her, he rewired her. Stripped her clean of boundaries and filled her with sin. Every punishment made her scream. Every game dragged her deeper into his twisted world. And the way he praised her... Good girl. She should've run the first time he said it. But Daddy doesn't let his toys leave. He breaks them until they beg to stay. ** Mia's life changed the night she let a stranger ruin her. One night. She never expected to see him again. Until she walked into her new job... and her boss turned around. Ace.Her one-night sin in a thousand-dollar suit. Only this time, he wasn't asking her to be his assistant. She was to be his wife.
Claudia and Anthony had known each other for twelve years. After three years of dating, their wedding date was set. The news of their intended marriage shook the entire city. Emotions were high as many women grew extremely jealous of her. At first, Claudia couldn't be bothered about the hate. But when Anthony abandoned her on the altar after receiving a call, she was devastated. "Serves her right!" All of her enemies took pleasure in her misfortune. The news spread like wildfire. In a strange turn of events, Claudia posted an update on social media. It was a picture of her with a marriage certificate which she captioned, "Call me Mrs. Dreskin from now on." While the public was still trying to process the shock, Bennett—who hadn't posted on social media in years—made a post with the caption that read, "Now a married man." The public went agog. Many people labeled Claudia as the luckiest woman of the century as she had struck gold by marrying Bennett. Even a baby knew that Anthony was an ant compared to his rival. Claudia had the last laugh that day. She relished her enemies' shocked comments while remaining humble. People still thought that their marriage was odd. They believed that it was just a marriage of convenience. One day, a journalist was bold enough to ask for Bennett's comment on his marriage to which he answered with the softest smile, "Marrying Claudia is the best thing that ever happened to me."
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."