When Ava, a stubborn human who knows little about the world of wolves, is unexpectedly thrown into a binding contract of marriage, she finds herself at the mercy of Darius Blackwood, the enigmatic and powerful Alpha of the Moonshadow Pack. At 36, Darius is a ruthless billionaire whose wealth and influence mask a deeper, primal side-a wolf driven by dominance and the belief that fate bends to his will. Ava, a spirited 22-year-old woman, wants nothing to do with the supernatural world, let alone a forced union. But when her family's debt places her in Darius's path, she is left with no choice but to agree to his terms. Caught in the intricate web of power struggles, ancient myths, and the raw heat of a forced love that ignites between them, Ava soon realizes that her destiny may be tied to secrets hidden in the depths of Darius's world.
Chapter One: A Deal with the Devil
Ava stood in the corner of the lavish ballroom, feeling as though the air around her grew heavier with each passing second. She didn't belong here, not among the glittering chandeliers, silk gowns, and polished shoes that clicked against the marble floor.
The guests were wolves-every last one of them. She could feel it in the way they moved, in the quiet hum of their voices that seemed to resonate in a language her human ears couldn't fully understand. Ava didn't care to understand, not when her heart was pounding like a war drum in her chest.
She shouldn't have come.
But the sight of her father, shoulders hunched under the weight of his gambling debts, was enough to keep her rooted to the floor. He had begged her to come. Pleaded, even. The shame in his eyes had been unbearable.
"Do this for the family," he'd said. "We don't have another choice."
And now, here she was, a lamb in a den of wolves.
"Miss Harper."
The deep voice cut through the din of the room, sharp as a blade. Ava turned slowly, the hair on the back of her neck standing on end.
He was standing there, a silhouette of power and arrogance in a tailored black suit that clung to his broad shoulders like a second skin. Darius Blackwood.
The man-the Alpha-who had summoned her here.
At thirty-six, Darius was the epitome of untouchable wealth and dominance. His dark hair was perfectly groomed, and his piercing gray eyes seemed to strip away every layer of her defenses. Ava fought the urge to shrink under his gaze, but her defiance only seemed to amuse him.
"I see you received my invitation," he said, his lips curving into a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
"It wasn't much of an invitation," Ava said, her voice sharp despite the trembling in her chest. "More like an order."
His smile widened, revealing a hint of teeth. "Semantics. You're here, aren't you?"
Her fists clenched at her sides, but she forced herself to stay calm. "What do you want from me?"
Darius took a step closer, his presence suffocating. The air seemed to ripple with his power, a tangible force that made her knees weak.
"Your father owes me a great deal of money," he said, his voice low and smooth. "And unlike him, I don't gamble. I expect payment."
"I don't have any money," Ava said, her voice barely above a whisper.
He tilted his head, studying her as though she were a puzzle he was trying to solve. "I'm not asking for money, Ava."
Her breath hitched. The way he said her name sent a shiver down her spine.
"Then what are you asking for?" she asked, though part of her already knew the answer.
Darius stepped closer still, until the scent of his cologne-a heady mix of cedar and smoke-wrapped around her. He leaned down, his lips brushing against her ear as he spoke.
"You."
After two years of marriage, Kristian dropped a bombshell. "She's back. Let's get divorced. Name your price." Freya didn't argue. She just smiled and made her demands. "I want your most expensive supercar." "Okay." "The villa on the outskirts." "Sure." "And half of the billions we made together." Kristian froze. "Come again?" He thought she was ordinary—but Freya was the genius behind their fortune. And now that she'd gone, he'd do anything to win her back.
"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?
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...
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
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.