In a world where werewolves are hunted, 17-year-old Luna Reyes discovers she's the last living heir of the ancient Lunar bloodline. Forced to flee her home, Luna joins a secretive pack of rebels fighting against the oppressive government. As the full moon rises, Luna's transformation begins, and she must confront her destiny. Can she reclaim her family's legacy and lead the werewolves to freedom, or will the hunters silence her forever?
Luna Reyes sprinted through the dense forest, her heart pounding in her chest. The moon cast eerie shadows on the trees, making her feel like she was being watched. She had always loved the night, but tonight it felt oppressive.
The rustling of leaves behind her signaled the hunters' proximity. Luna's senses heightened, her hearing acute. She could distinguish each footstep, each labored breath.
Her legs ached, but she pushed on, fueled by adrenaline. The memory of her parents' deaths drove her forward. She wouldn't become another victim.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness. Kael, a stranger with piercing eyes, grabbed Luna's arm and yanked her into a nearby thicket.
"Quiet," he whispered, his breath warm against her ear.
Luna's instincts screamed warning, but Kael's grip was like a vice. She struggled, but he held firm.
The hunters stormed past, their flashlights casting fleeting glances over the thicket. Luna's heart skipped a beat.
Kael released her, his eyes never leaving hers. "You're coming with me," he said.
Luna hesitated, unsure if she should trust this stranger. But something in his eyes stayed her doubts.
"Who are you?" Luna asked.
Kael's expression turned guarded. "Someone who can keep you alive," he said.
Luna's skepticism lingered, but she followed Kael through the forest. The silence between them was tense.
"What do you want from me?" Luna asked.
Kael's pace quickened. "You're in danger," he said. "The hunters won't stop until they find you."
Luna's thoughts reeled. Why was she being hunted?
The trees thinned, revealing a dilapidated cabin. Kael pushed open the creaky door.
"Inside," he said.
Luna hesitated, but Kael's urgency convinced her.
The cabin's interior was sparse, lit by a single lantern. Luna's eyes adjusted slowly.
"Who are these people?" Luna asked.
Kael's expression turned grim. "The Order of the Red Hand," he said. "They've been hunting werewolves for centuries."
Luna's mind reeled. Werewolves?
"You're one of them, aren't you?" Luna accused.
Kael's eyes locked onto hers. "Yes," he said.
Luna's heart pounded. She had always suspected she was different.
"What am I?" Luna asked.
Kael's expression softened. "You're the last living heir of the Lunar bloodline," he said.
Luna's world tilted. She was a werewolf?
The cabin's door creaked, a warning. Kael's head snapped toward the sound.
"We have company," he said.
Luna's heart sank. The hunters had found her.
Luna Reyes sprinted through the dense forest, her heart pounding in her chest. The moon cast eerie shadows on the trees, making her feel like she was being watched. She had always loved the night, but tonight it felt oppressive.
The rustling of leaves behind her made Luna's senses go on high alert. She quickened her pace, her legs burning from the exertion. A branch snapped, and Luna's heart skipped a beat.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness. Luna's instincts kicked in, and she dodged to the side, avoiding the outstretched arms. Her attacker recovered quickly, and Luna found herself face-to-face with a snarling, snapping werewolf hunter.
The hunter's eyes gleamed with a feral intensity, and Luna knew she was in grave danger. She had always known she was different, but she had never imagined her life would be at risk.
Luna's hands trembled as she fumbled for the pepper spray in her backpack. The hunter lunged, and Luna sprayed the pepper spray directly into their face.
The hunter recoiled, momentarily blinded. Luna seized the opportunity to flee.
She sprinted through the forest, her senses on high alert. The hunter's roar echoed through the trees, sending shivers down Luna's spine.
Luna burst through the underbrush and onto the deserted road. Her car, a beat-up old sedan, was parked nearby. She fumbled for the keys, her hands shaking.
The hunter emerged from the forest, their eyes fixed on Luna. She knew she had to get out of there – fast.
Luna started the engine and peeled out of the parking lot. The hunter gave chase, their truck screeching around the corners.
Luna's heart pounded in her chest. She had never been so scared in her life. Who were these people? Why were they hunting her?
The highway loomed ahead. Luna floored it, weaving through traffic. The hunter's truck kept pace, never faltering.
Luna's phone rang, shrill in the silence. She hesitated before answering.
"Luna, it's Kael," a low, gravelly voice said. "I've been tracking you. You're in danger."
Luna's eyes darted to the rearview mirror. The hunter's truck was still right behind her.
"Who are you?" Luna demanded.
"I'm someone who can help," Kael replied. "Meet me at the old warehouse on 5th and Main. Come alone."
Luna hesitated. Could she trust this stranger?
The hunter's truck swerved, narrowly avoiding a collision. Luna made up her mind.
"Okay," she said. "I'll be there."
Kael's voice was reassuring. "I'll keep you safe, Luna. Just get here."
Luna ended the call, her heart still racing. She had no idea what lay ahead, but she knew she had to take the chance.
The warehouse loomed ahead, its crumbling facade a beacon of hope. Luna pulled into the abandoned parking lot, her eyes scanning the shadows.
A figure emerged from the darkness – tall, brooding, and unmistakably werewolf.
Luna Reyes sprinted through the dense forest, her heart pounding in her chest. The moon cast eerie shadows on the trees, making her feel like she was being watched. She had always loved the night, but tonight it felt oppressive.
The rustling of leaves behind her signaled pursuit. Luna's senses heightened, her hearing and smell becoming more acute. She could smell the hunters' sweat and gunpowder.
Luna pushed herself faster, her legs burning. She had to lose them before they cornered her. The forest seemed endless, but she knew every path, every hiding spot.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the darkness. Luna's instincts screamed warning, but she recognized the piercing blue eyes – Kael, a mysterious figure from her past.
"Follow me," Kael whispered, grabbing Luna's arm.
Luna hesitated, unsure if she could trust him. But Kael's grip was firm, and he pulled her through the forest.
They ran silently, their footsteps synchronized. Luna's breathing slowed, her heart rate steadying. Kael's presence calmed her, but questions swirled in her mind.
Who were these hunters? Why were they after her?
The trees thinned, revealing a rusty old van. Kael opened the door, pushing Luna inside.
"Get down," Kael ordered, starting the engine.
Luna crouched on the floor, her eyes locked on Kael's reflection in the rearview mirror.
"Who are you?" Luna asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Kael's gaze met hers, his expression unreadable.
"You know who I am, Luna," he said. "I'm the one who's been watching over you."
Luna's memories flooded back – glimpses of Kael in the shadows, his eyes always watching.
"Why?" Luna asked.
Kael's jaw clenched.
"You're in danger, Luna. You have something they want."
Luna's mind reeled. What could she possibly have?
The van screeched to a halt. Kael pulled Luna out, dragging her toward a dilapidated cabin.
"Inside," Kael whispered.
Luna stumbled into the cabin, her senses on high alert. The room was sparse, with a single window and a locked door.
Kael handed Luna a backpack.
"Change," he said. "We need to move."
Luna's confusion deepened. What was happening?
She opened the backpack, revealing clothes and a small pistol.
"Who am I running from?" Luna asked.
Kael's expression turned grim.
"The hunters. They're after your kind."
Luna's heart sank. Her kind? What did that mean?
Suddenly, the truth dawned on her – the strange abilities, the heightened senses...
She was different, and they were hunting her.
Diana Hartley, an ambitious and independent architect, has built her life with precision and focus. When she lands a dream contract to design a landmark for the McAlister Corporation-a global powerhouse owned by reclusive billionaire Colton McAlister-she's sure this is the project that will launch her into a new league of success. But working alongside Colton proves to be as challenging as it is exhilarating. Colton, known as a ruthless titan in business, is fiercely private and haunted by secrets he keeps buried. Driven by a painful past, he has little time or trust to spare, especially for someone outside his ironclad circle. But Diana's passion and vision intrigue him, sparking feelings he thought he'd buried long ago. As they clash and connect over late nights and city skylines, they find themselves tangled in more than blueprints and business. But when old rivals resurface and a corporate scandal threatens the empire Colton has fought to build, Diana is faced with a choice: protect her career, or risk it all for the enigmatic man who's captured her heart. Can love survive in a world where loyalty has a price and trust is the rarest currency of all?
After a near-death experience, 25-year-old Harper Riley awakens with an inexplicable connection to the moon and an unsettling hunger for the hunt. As the full moon rises, Harper discovers she's been reborn as a werewolf. Enter Maverick Jackson, a mysterious and captivating alpha who claims Harper's transformation is a sign of an ancient prophecy. Will Harper accept her new identity and Maverick's love, or will the dangers of the werewolf world tear them apart?
In 16th century Europe, where humans believe wolves are mere folklore, shape-shifters live secretly among them. Ryker Flynn, last surviving member of the Emberclaw Pack, seeks vengeance against the Shadowmoon Pack for massacring his family. But as war rages between wolves and vampires, Ryker must unite the fractured packs and confront the darkness within himself. Can he overcome his thirst for revenge and lead the wolves to victory, or will the shadows consume them all?
When ex-CIA operative Kalliope "Kae" Wilder uncovers the truth about Echelon, a mysterious surveillance program, she's drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Joining forces with enigmatic whistleblower Beckett "Beck" Vaughn and rogue hacker Sage Riley, Kae must confront her past and stop Echelon's mastermind, Magnus "The Archon" Blackwood, before global catastrophe strikes.
"Oh" Sicily grinned sheepishly. I could tell she seemed a bit disappointed that he had found out so I figured she was trying to stay away from him. At her petition, Drew let Sicily down and we helped her to her feet. "Are you OK sweetie?" I asked her "I'm fine" Sicily said, nodding profusely at Drew, hoping he'd get the hint and go back to the agency. "Alright, be careful Sicily" Drew said He leaned in to kiss her but she moved back, clearly annoyed, and ducked behind me. Drew threw up his hands in defense, "Alright I get it, I'm leaving". He sighed and sprinted off into the night Beep bop
Ava is an 18-year-old Omega female in a werewolf pack. As an Omega, she’s viewed as weaker and less important within the pack. She has long admired the Alpha, perhaps even harbored feelings for him, despite knowing that as an Omega, she’s considered unworthy in the eyes of the pack On her 18th birthday, which is significant in werewolf lore, she gets her heart broken as the Alpha rejects her. Shortly after the rejection, she meets the twins—two charming, attractive wolves who are both strong but with different personalities. They are drawn to her despite her Omega status. Her father, concerned about her future and possibly the pack’s standing, tries to coerce her into an arranged marriage with someone else, possibly for political reasons within the pack. Will she choose the safety and security of the Alpha, or will she take a chance on the twins and risk everything for love?
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
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."
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
Chandler Su who had cheated by her boyfriend then got drunk at a bar. To take revenge, she grabbed a man randomly and took him to the room. After a crazy night, Chandler found the strange man was a super handsome guy the next morning. Shy and shocked Chandler run away after leaving 150 RMB and scorning the man of his poor bed skills. However, she never thought the story would become so dramatic as the next day, she found out that the new coming president of her company was exactly the man she slept the last night! Worse than that, this new boss seemed very narrow-minded as he asked Chandler to come to his office on the first day.
"Leonard Bryant is a man of the hour in Sea City. He has won the Pritzker Prize at a young age, which is considered as Nobel Prize in the architecture field. An architectural drawing of his can be auctioned to hundreds of millions yuan. Everyone takes him as an architectural design talent. But everyone also thinks he is gay because of his frequent refusal of women. Ashley Powell has been taking Leonard as her idol and loving Leonard for several years. For him, Ashley chooses to learn architectural design during university. As the saying goes, "when there is a will, there is a way", she finally gets the chance to work in Bryant Group after her graduation. At the graduation ceremony, Ashley was coaxed by her classmates to test if Leonard is gay. A little drunk Ashley came to Leonard's room, then .... 'Who says this man is gay? He is not gay but a beast!' Ashley thinks."
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."