Elara never expected her life to become a battlefield. Offered as a peace offering to the ruthless and mysterious alpha, Aleksandr Volkov, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous world of power and magic. But when their fiery attraction ignites, it threatens to consume them both. Just as Elara begins to unravel Aleksandr's dark secrets - and her own hidden powers - Kaelen returns. Her childhood friend and a powerful sorcerer, Kaelen is determined to protect her, even if it means standing against the alpha she's bound to. Torn between two powerful men and hunted by enemies who crave her magic, Elara must decide where her heart and loyalty lie. But with war looming and betrayal at every turn, the wrong choice could destroy everything - including the love that could set her free.
Elara sat at the edge of the grand balcony, the cool evening breeze brushing against her skin as she stared at the horizon. The golden sun dipped behind the trees, casting long shadows across the estate grounds. From here, everything looked peaceful - a sharp contrast to the storm of emotions twisting inside her.
Tomorrow, her life would change forever.
"Elara," a soft voice called from behind her.
She turned to see Nanny Lida, the only person who had ever shown her kindness in this cold, lavish house. Lida's face was lined with age, her warm brown eyes filled with worry.
"They're waiting for you," Lida said gently.
Elara's heart pounded as she rose. She smoothed her dress with trembling hands and followed Lida through the marble corridors. Tonight was the last night she'd spend in her home - if this could even be called that.
When they reached the main hall, the sight that met her stole her breath. The room was filled with powerful men - dangerous men - and at the center of them stood him.
Aleksandr Volkov.
He was taller than she'd imagined, broad-shouldered and commanding. His dark hair fell in perfect disarray, and his emerald green eyes were cold and calculating. Even across the room, Elara could feel his presence like a storm waiting to break.
Their eyes met.
The air grew heavier, her pulse quickened - and for a brief, terrifying moment, she forgot how to breathe.
"This is her?" Aleksandr's voice was deep and smooth, but there was an edge to it - a warning.
Her father nodded. "Yes. My daughter, Elara."
Aleksandr's gaze raked over her, assessing. "She'll do."
The words stung more than they should have. But before she could respond, the double doors burst open.
"Elara!"
Her heart leaped. The familiar voice made her throat tighten.
Kaelen.
He strode into the room, his eyes wild with desperation. He looked just as she remembered - golden-haired, with a boyish charm that masked his powerful magic. But there was fear in his expression, and it was aimed at Aleksandr.
"You can't do this," Kaelen said. "You can't take her."
Aleksandr's lips curled into a dangerous smile. "I suggest you step back, boy."
Kaelen's hands clenched at his sides, his magic stirring the air.
"Stop!" Elara's voice cracked. She stepped between them, her eyes pleading. "Kaelen, please."
"You don't understand, Elara," Kaelen said softly. "You're walking into a cage."
"And what choice do I have?" she whispered.
The silence that followed was heavy, filled with things they couldn't say.
"Enough." Aleksandr's patience snapped. "We leave tonight."
Elara's world tilted as strong hands closed around her arm, leading her away from everything she'd ever known - and into the fire waiting ahead.
Raine has always known she was different. The nightmares, the glowing red eyes, the unexplainable strength-they were warnings. Clues to something buried deep inside her. But she never had time to figure it out. Not when supernatural hunters have spent her whole life trying to kill her. On the run once again, she crashes into Lucian Volkov-ruthless Mafia King and Alpha of the most feared werewolf pack in Russia. He's cold, merciless... and far too dangerous. But the second their eyes meet, his golden gaze darkens with something raw, possessive, and terrifyingly familiar. Because Lucian knows exactly what she is. And worse-she belongs to him. She's the last of a powerful bloodline. The key to a prophecy that could save or destroy them all. Every enemy wants her dead, but Lucian? He wants her in his bed, in his pack, and in his control. > "Run all you want, Raine... but you'll never escape me."
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."
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town's richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. "Way to go, honey!"
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”