CURSED MANOR OF ELDERMERE

The Alpha's Reluctant Mate is a bittersweet, slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of a world ruled by werewolves and their primal instincts. Lena is an Omega who's spent her life hiding from the inevitable the fated bond with her Alpha. Years of evading her destiny have come to an end when she's discovered by Kian Thorn, the ruthless Alpha of the Blackclaw Pack, during the blood moon ritual. Despite her defiance, Lena is dragged into the center of the pack's claiming ceremony, where the bond is sealed in blood. But Lena resents the bond that connects her to Kian, and every fiber of her being screams against it. She never wanted to belong to anyone, least of all him. Her heart aches with the weight of the mate bond, and she struggles to reconcile her desire for freedom with the pull of the man who now owns her. Kian, a fierce and driven Alpha, doesn't want a willing mate - he needs Lena. She's the one fated to be his, no matter the cost. But the connection between them is far from easy. As the bond deepens, Kian's own secrets a curse tied to his bloodline begin to unravel, complicating everything. The two are trapped in a bond neither of them wanted, their emotions torn between love, resentment, and the undeniable attraction that flickers between them. The story delves into themes of fate, defiance, and the cost of a bond that can't be broken. As Lena and Kian fight their inner battles, the love that neither of them can escape may be the very thing that saves or destroys them both.

This is an emotional story where a lady still loved her man even after death she couldn't move but something terrifying happened

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After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.

I gave him three years of silent devotion behind a mask I never wanted to wear. I made a wager for our bond-he paid me off like a mistress. "Chloe's back," Zane said coldly. "It's over." I laughed, poured wine on his face, and walked away from the only love I'd ever known. "What now?" my best friend asked. I smiled. "The real me returns." But fate wasn't finished yet. That same night, Caesar Conrad-the Alpha every wolf feared-opened his car door and whispered, "Get in." Our gazes collided. The bond awakened. No games. No pretending. Just raw, unstoppable power. "Don't regret this," he warned, lips brushing mine. But I didn't. Because the mate I'd been chasing never saw me. And the one who did? He's ready to burn the world for me.