I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, tears pouring down my cheeks. Eventually, I stopped, realizing I no longer knew where I was. It seemed Cameron had given up the chase, but now I was lost in the woods. In the distance, I spotted an unfamiliar gate-it looked almost enchanted. Desperation fueled me as I approached, hoping I might find someone to help me. I knocked on the door, but no one answered. Panic rising, I burst through the entrance. Inside, I saw several men, but the one who stood in front of me immediately caught my attention. He was breathtakingly handsome, every feature perfectly sculpted, as though carved from stone. His piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, and in that moment, my world seemed to stand still. My heart raced uncontrollably as I struggled to find words, but before I could speak, his cold, commanding voice broke the silence: "Keep her in the dungeon. I'll deal with this problem later."
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, tears pouring down my cheeks. The memories of the argument replayed in my mind, sharp and vivid, like daggers aimed at my heart. Cameron had always been controlling, but that night, he crossed a line I never thought he would.
It started with words-a heated exchange in the dim light of his living room. I had finally stood up to him, declaring that I wouldn't let him dictate my life any longer. Anger flashed in his eyes, transforming his familiar face into something unrecognizable, and before I knew it, he had lunged at me, grabbing my wrist with a grip that sent a wave of panic coursing through me.
"Where do you think you're going?" he had sneered, his voice laced with a mix of fury and desperation. "You can't just walk away from me!"
With a surge of adrenaline, I broke free from his grasp, darting out the door and into the cool night air. I could hear him shouting behind me, his voice echoing through the darkness, urging me to stop. But fear got me moving forward, my heart racing as I fled into the shadows, my mind racing with thoughts of escape.
Now, as I stumbled through the woods, I realized I no longer knew where I was. The trees were tall and dark, their branches clawing at the night sky. The sounds of the chase faded behind me, but the memory of Cameron's anger was all too fresh. He was relentless, and I could almost feel him lurking just beyond the trees, searching for me.
In the distance, I spotted an unfamiliar gate, it looked almost enchanted, its intricate carvings shining in the moonlight. Desperation fueled me as I approached, hoping to find someone who could help me, someone who would offer refuge from the chaos I was fleeing.
I knocked on the heavy door, my heart pounding in my chest, but no one answered. Panic began to rise within me, thick and suffocating, as the rustle of leaves behind me hinted that Cameron was still on my trail. In a moment of sheer instinct, I pushed the door open and burst through the entrance.
Inside, the air was thick with tension. Several men turned to look at me, their expressions shifting from curiosity to annoyance. But it was the man standing at the forefront who caught my attention. He was breathtakingly handsome, every feature perfectly sculpted, as though carved from stone. His presence was commanding, radiating an energy that sent shivers down my spine.
His piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, and in that moment, my world seemed to stand still. My heart raced uncontrollably as I struggled to find words, any words, to explain my intrusion. But before I could speak, his cold, commanding voice broke the silence:
"Keep her in the dungeon. I'll deal with this problem later."
The words sent a chill through me, and I realized I had stepped into a situation far more dangerous than I had imagined. As two of the men moved to seize me, I tried to break free and scream but I was overpowered. And before you knew it, everywhere went dark...
Maya is irresistibly drawn to the mysterious woods, where whispers of a dangerous vampire named Lucian haunt the town. Despite the warnings and her own fear, she ventures into the shadows and encounters Lucian-a figure as alluring as he is deadly. As she delves deeper into his world, unraveling hidden truths and ancient darkness, Maya finds herself torn between curiosity and survival. But Lucian harbors demons of his own, and with their fates now entwined, Maya must face the chilling question: is uncovering his secrets worth the risk or will it be her undoing?
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
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."
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?
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...
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.