In the enchanted realm of Litheria, Princess Luna's bravery is tested when the sacred Crown of Litheria is stolen. Joined by loyal companions, she ventures into treacherous lands to reclaim the throne's symbol of power. Three ancient trials await: Wisdom's Puzzle, Courage's Fire, and Heart's Choice. But will Luna's resolve be enough to overcome darkness, deceit, and her own doubts? Can she restore the realm's fading light before it succumbs to eternal darkness?
The Kingdom of Litheria gleamed beneath the fading light of the setting sun. Ivory towers stretched toward the heavens, casting long shadows across lush, sprawling fields. The sweet scent of azaleas wafted through the air, carried on the gentle breeze sweeping through bustling streets.
Princess Luna stood on her tower's balcony, gazing at the joyous festivities below. People danced, sang, and laughed beneath the glowing moon, unaware of Luna's nagging unease. She brushed a strand of auburn hair behind her ear, emerald eyes flickering with worry as she stared toward distant mountains.
There, hidden within the Crystal Caverns, lay the Crown of Litheria, symbolizing the kingdom's strength. But something was wrong. Luna felt it-a shift in the air, as if the kingdom's magic was disturbed.
Captain Elias stormed into her chamber, face pale and etched with fear. "Your Highness... the crown... it's gone!"
Luna's heart stopped. "What do you mean it's gone?" she whispered.
"The Crystal Caverns' enchantments have been broken. The crown... has vanished," Elias replied, his voice hoarse with dread.
For a moment, Luna couldn't move. The crown, the very heart of Litheria's power, had been stolen. Without it, the kingdom's magical defenses would weaken, leaving them vulnerable to dark forces.
Her pulse quickened as the weight of her responsibility pressed down on her. She had to act-now. Without another word, she swept past Elias, silk gown billowing, toward the Great Hall.
At the Great Hall, tension filled the air. Council members gathered, faces filled with fear and disbelief. Whispers of treachery and doom spread.
King Aurelian and Queen Seraphina sat in their thrones, expressions grim. "Luna, the crown has been taken. We cannot allow it to fall into wrong hands."
"I'll go," Luna said, stepping forward. "I'll retrieve the crown."
The room fell silent. All eyes turned to her.
"You will not go alone," her mother said, rising.
"I'll take Vesper and Eira. I trust them with my life."
Luna gathered her companions and led them through the castle gates into the dense forest.
In the royal gardens, Luna found Vesper lounging beneath an ancient oak tree. His silver fur shimmered in the moonlight.
"Another adventure, Princess?" Vesper said with a playful grin.
Luna smiled despite the gravity. "We need to recover the crown, Vesper. The kingdom depends on it."
Vesper's grin faded, replaced by determination.
Next, Luna found Eira at the training grounds, her bow in hand.
"We'll get it back," Eira said, voice steady.
With her companions gathered, Luna led them into the forest.
The path ahead was long and treacherous. Luna felt fierce determination. She would find the crown. She would protect her kingdom.
As they ventured deeper, the air grew colder. Familiar sounds faded.
"Do you think we'll find answers in the Crystal Caverns?" Eira asked.
"We have to," Luna replied. "Whoever took the crown knew exactly what they were doing."
Vesper trotted ahead, ears twitching.
"Let's hope we're not walking into a trap."
Luna's stomach churned, but she knew they had no choice. The fate of Litheria was in her hands.
They pressed on, deeper into darkness.
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?
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
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...
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
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."