When you have two ruthless alphas right next to each other, things are bound to get heated. And when those alphas have the same fire in their veins-an unrelenting thirst for dominance and revenge-it's only a matter of time before sparks fly. Alpha Ace Winter had never known peace. At just sixteen, she was forced to take the reins of The Luna Pack after a brutal rogue attack that left her parents and her best friends' parents slaughtered. The night was stained with blood, and the scars ran deep. But she was no stranger to the darkness. She, Zylen, and Colby had rebuilt The Luna Pack from the ashes of their fallen families, clawing their way to the top to become one of the most feared packs in the United States. Ace's resolve had been forged in blood and fire, and she would never back down. Alpha Deacon knew that same pain all too well. His pack had been attacked by the same ruthless rogues, and like Ace, he had to rebuild-though his path had been much more ruthless. Where Ace relied on her sharp mind and unwavering determination, Deacon was fueled by an insatiable hunger for power. His pack had grown stronger, but his ambitions were limitless. The land next to him, The Luna Pack's territory, had always been tempting. And now, it was time to claim it. Deacon's plan was simple: Take it by force. The attack came swiftly, under the cover of darkness, but he quickly realized that the Luna Pack was not the weakling pack he had hoped for. No, Ace had not only grown her pack's strength-she had forged a deadly edge in herself. The battle was brutal. Each strike carried the weight of years of grief and a desire for vengeance that could not be quenched. But Deacon wasn't prepared for the ferocity of Ace's leadership. He didn't realize that messing with The Luna Pack meant he'd be stepping into a battle he wasn't prepared for. And by the time the first blood was spilled, he understood-he had just crossed a line that would cost him more than he could ever have imagined.
01
Ace
« Punch harder! » I growled out, my voice cutting through the rhythmic sound of fists against punching bags. Sweat glistened on the fighters' skin, their muscles straining with each punch, each kick. My eyes roamed over the pack's fighters, each one pushing themselves to the limit. It was the only way we could stay prepared for anything that might come our way. The rogues, the packs out for our land, or whatever else could threaten the stability we'd worked so hard to build.
« Make sure you guys focus on the bags! » Zylen, my beta, shouted from across the training ground. Her sharp eyes never missed a mistake, and the way she barked commands had the fighters following her every word without hesitation.
I stood by, hands clasped behind my back, watching the chaos unfold with a feeling of quiet pride. These fighters had come a long way from the group of inexperienced wolves we'd once had. They were stronger, faster, and more efficient than I could have ever imagined. The younger generation of fighters was shaping up to be an incredible asset to the pack.
« Nice. » I nodded to myself as I observed their technique. « Keep it up, everyone! You're doing great. »
« They are getting better, » Colby, my Third, commented, his voice carrying the kind of pride I shared. He was right. The fighters had improved significantly, and I was seeing the results of our hard work.
« I agree. This generation of fighters will be great alongside the fighters we have now. We're building something strong. » I said, crossing my arms over my chest. « Water break, everyone. Make sure you stay hydrated. It's really hot today. »
The fighters quickly stopped, their grunts subsiding as they shuffled toward their water bottles. I watched as they downed the cool liquid, their bodies catching their breath before the next round of training began. The heat was intense today, but it wasn't anything they couldn't handle. The training wasn't just about physical strength; it was about endurance, mental toughness.
Zylen stepped closer to me, her expression serious. « Hey, Ace, I think we should call it a day. It's really hot, and I don't want them to overheat. It won't be good for them. »
I looked up at the sky, my eyes squinting against the harsh yellow sun hanging in the sky. The humidity clung to the air, making it feel even hotter. Zylen was right. It was dangerous to push them any harder in this weather. Overheating could lead to injury, and I wasn't about to risk any of my fighters for the sake of pushing them beyond their limits.
« You're right, » I said after a moment of thought. « I don't want anyone fainting and having to rush them to the pack clinic. That'd be a nightmare. »
Zylen's eyes softened, but she gave a firm nod. « I'll go tell them. »
Colby, who had been silently observing, stepped forward. « I'll help. We'll get them settled and make sure they get plenty of water. »
« Thank you, both of you, » I said, giving them both a respectful nod.
As they walked off to break the news to the pack, I remained standing on the edge of the training area, my gaze still lingering on the fighters. The sweat dripping down their faces, the steady rhythm of their breath-it reminded me of what we stood to protect. Every ounce of their effort was for the pack. For our future.
Zylen returned quickly, her eyes flashing with a mixture of concern and anger. She was clearly irritated by something.
« Guess who took out another pack? » she growled, her tone laced with frustration.
I turned to her sharply, my gut tightening at her words. « Who? »
« Those rogues. » Zylen clenched her fists, the anger in her voice palpable. « The damn rogues took out another pack. »
A low growl rumbled in my chest at the mention of the rogues. The threat they posed was growing, and every time I heard about another pack falling, it made my blood boil. « They're going to die. They're pushing us too far. » My words were fierce, the anger evident in my tone.
Colby, now back by my side, looked between Zylen and me. « Did I hear you right, Zy? Another pack? »
Zylen nodded grimly. « Yeah, I got word from the alpha over at the Moon Dust Pack. His neighboring pack got wiped out. They were going to hit him next, but his defenses held strong. »
I exhaled slowly, rubbing a hand over my face. « That's a first. No one's ever managed to stop those rogues before. »
Zylen's lips pressed into a thin line. « Well, the training techniques have gotten better over the years. And that's a pretty strong pack. The fact that they held off the rogues says something. »
I nodded, agreeing with her. « I'm glad we have a treaty with him. I don't think we'd stand a chance without it. The Moon Dust Pack is strong, and their leader's not someone to take lightly. »
Colby's face softened, and he let out a heavy sigh. « I'm just glad they made it through. I know how much this could've cost them. That kind of attack... it's hard to survive. »
« Yeah, » I said, my voice quieter now. « The rogues are relentless. But that alpha, he's a good man. He helped us when we were rebuilding the Luna Pack. I owe him big time for that. »
Zylen's eyes softened, but her expression quickly shifted back to focus. « He's lucky to have you as an ally, Ace. If those rogues had hit the Moon Dust Pack, there's no telling what could have happened. We might have lost a strong ally. »
« Your parents would be proud of you, Ace, » Zylen added with a gentle smile, her eyes full of warmth.
I glanced at her, a small smile tugging at my lips. « Yours too, Zy. And yours as well, Colby. We're doing this together. They'd be proud of all of us. »
Colby didn't share the same easy smile. Instead, he let out a sad sigh, his gaze distant. « I hope so. I'm trying my best at being Third. But no one could ever replace my dad. He was... the best. »
I placed a hand on his shoulder, trying to offer some comfort. « I hear ya, Colby. You're doing great. Your dad would be proud of you. I'm proud of you. We all are. »
Zylen nudged him with her shoulder. « Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing exactly what your dad would have done. You're leading the pack the best you can. We all see it. »
Before Colby could respond, a sharp voice cut through the air. « Alpha! »
I turned quickly, my senses going on alert. April, one of my trackers, was rushing toward us, her eyes wide with alarm.
« What's wrong? » I asked, already bracing myself for bad news.
« Rogues, Alpha! » April growled. Her tone was full of urgency. « They've been spotted near the border. They're gathering forces. »
My blood ran cold at the news. It was happening again. The rogues were on the move, and this time, they were getting closer.
« Damn it, » I muttered under my breath. « Get everyone ready. We won't let them get past our borders. »
Zylen and Colby were already in motion, moving toward the pack's fighters. I turned to April. « How many? »
« At least fifty, » she replied, her voice steady despite the fear that was evident in her eyes. « They're moving fast. »
I exhaled slowly, my fists clenching at my sides. « Then we move fast too. Get the word out to everyone. No one is to be caught off guard. »
As April nodded and ran off to spread the word, I looked out over the pack's grounds. This was it. The fight we'd all been preparing for was finally here.
Lucia's heart pounded in her chest as she stood with her father, the Alpha, at the entrance of the Dark Moon Pack's territory. The air was thick with tension, a mixture of unease and defiance that could be felt in the pit of her stomach. She had heard the rumors-the whispered tales of dark deeds committed by the Dark Moon Pack, a pack that had earned its reputation as one of the most ruthless and merciless to exist. The murder of the child in the neighboring pack was still fresh in the minds of many, and now, she had no choice but to attend this gathering with her father, and the Alpha of their pack, to meet with the enemy. As they entered the heart of the Dark Moon territory, Lucia's eyes scanned the crowd. They were all so cold, their eyes calculating and predatory. But then her gaze fell on him. Tristan. The Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack. His presence alone seemed to silence the world around him. His eyes-dark as midnight-locked with hers. A wave of shock slammed into her chest, so powerful it almost knocked the breath from her lungs. She had always imagined him to be everything the rumors said. Cruel. Cold-hearted. Vicious. But now, as their gazes held, Lucia felt something she couldn't explain-a pull, a connection so undeniable that it shook her to her core. Tristan's expression remained emotionless, but his eyes betrayed a hint of something deeper. Something... human. Despite everything she had heard about him, something inside Lucia whispered that there was more to Tristan. That underneath the cold exterior, a different side of him existed. One she was determined to uncover. Lucia couldn't help but take a step forward, her pulse quickening as she made the silent promise to herself that she would find out who Tristan truly was. She would unravel the mysteries of the Dark Moon Alpha, no matter the cost.
Being cheated on is the worst feeling ever. The betrayal, the heartbreak-it all comes crashing down like a ton of bricks. I couldn't keep it in any longer, so I called my best friend Kyrn. When I told her what had happened between me and Brett, her response was instant. Without hesitation, she dropped everything and came over straight away. That's the kind of friend she was, always there when I needed her most. I'd always told Kyrn that I wished I would find a person who would truly love me, someone who would value me for who I am and not just want sex all the time like most guys do. It felt like a distant dream, one that seemed impossible in a world where guys only seemed interested in one thing. But little did I know, tonight was going to change everything. Tonight was the night that my best friend and I were kidnapped from my house by sexy Greek god kidnappers. It all started so suddenly. One minute, Kyrn and I were sitting on the couch, talking about how stupid Brett had been and laughing through the pain, and the next, we were thrown into a whirlwind of panic. I never saw it coming. The door to my apartment was kicked open with a force that made the whole room shake, and before we could even react, we were grabbed, pulled from the couch, and forced into a dark van. The men who did it were tall, broad-shouldered, with chiseled features that belonged in a magazine. They were so handsome it almost made it worse-their looks made it feel like some twisted fantasy, but this wasn't a dream. No, this was real. As the van doors slammed shut behind us, I looked at Kyrn. She was just as confused and terrified as I was. Neither of us knew what to expect next, but one thing was clear: tonight was going to be unforgettable.
At the age of eighteen, walking through the woods with her pack, they don't expect to stumble upon the most feared pack of all, terrorizing another. The screams, growls, the scent of blood... everything is chaotic, brutal, violent. Their steps stop dead when they recognize the emblem on the dark jackets of the dominant wolves: the broken claw. No doubt about it. The Shadow Pack. And at its head, the alpha that everyone fears. As they prepare to intervene and help the attacked pack, ready to break the rules to defend the innocent, the alpha of the infamous pack approaches them. Slowly. With a confident, almost lazy stride, as if he had all the time in the world. The other wolves part to let him through. Theo Lupine is not known for his mercy, so when he walks straight past his own alpha to approach her, Josephine doesn't know what to do anymore. She feels her pack's eyes on her, questioning, even panicked. Why is he coming toward her? Why her? But Theo knows exactly what to do with Josephine. He stops so close that she can feel his breath on her skin, and his words fall like chains. "You don't have the right to run away," he growls, and I shoot him a glare. I want to slap him, scream, push him away. But I stay frozen. "Remember, you belong to me. You may hate me, but you can't leave." Around them, everything seems to fade away. No more forest. No more screams. Just this brutal truth that she still refuses to accept. But deep inside, part of her has known it all along. Theo Lupine is her fate. And the chains of fate are sometimes impossible to break.
I gasped in pain as my back hit the ground, my head bouncing off the floor right after it. Stars burst behind my eyes as the air whooshed from my lungs. The door slammed shut, the sound echoing like a gunshot in the unfamiliar room. Footsteps followed-slow, deliberate, and heavy. My heart pounded as I tried to make sense of where I was. Once the dots of light cleared from my vision, I realized the ceiling above me wasn't textured like the one in my dorm room. This place was different. Cold. Empty. Foreign. I barely had a second to breathe before hands grabbed my arms and yanked me up roughly. I whimpered, my body screaming in protest. My eyes squeezed shut just as my back hit the wall, his grip tightening. "You tried to leave," Markus growled, his voice low and dangerous. I trembled, unable to hide it even if I tried. "Please..." I whispered, my voice cracking. "I didn't mean-" His scent, a mix of pine and musk, overwhelmed me, reminding me all over again what he was-who he was. Alpha. And my mate. I didn't want this. At least, I didn't think I did. But then why did my body react the way it did when he was near? Why did my pulse skip when he looked at me, even like this? Markus leaned in closer, his nose brushing against my neck, inhaling deeply. "You're mine, Chey. You don't get to run from me." I clenched my fists at my sides, torn between fury and fear. "I have a boyfriend," I said through gritted teeth, barely holding back the emotion threatening to break through. His lips curled into a smirk. "Not for long." And in that moment, I knew-Markus wasn't letting me go. Not without a fight.
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
Married for four years, Emily remained childless. A hospital diagnosis plunged her life into hell. Unable to conceive? But her husband was rarely home during these four years, so how could she get pregnant? Emily and her billionaire husband were in a contractual marriage; she had hoped to win his love through effort. However, when her husband appeared with a pregnant woman, she despaired. After being kicked out, homeless Emily was taken in by a mysterious billionaire. Who was he? How did he know Emily? More importantly, Emily was pregnant.
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
Aria never wanted to marry Kael, the arrogant playboy her father forced her to accept as her fiancé. But Kael had his own twisted motives-he only wanted her because she was the one girl who refused him. When Aria rejected his demand to sleep with him a week before their wedding, Kael tried to take what he wanted by force. His drunken pursuit ended in tragedy when he was struck by a car, leaving Aria caught in the crossfire of blame. Zander, Kael's elder brother and the soon-to-be Alpha King, believed Aria was responsible for his brother's death-and promiscuous to boot. To prevent war between their packs, Zander agreed to marry her, but only for revenge. His plan? Ruin Aria's life for a year, then cast her aside and divorce her. But Zander's scheme begins to unravel when his ex-best friend Asher returns, determined to take Aria for himself. As secrets from the past resurface, Zander discovers betrayal, lies, and truths he never wanted to face. Was Aria truly guilty, or was she just another pawn in a deadly game of power and revenge? Asher laugh and say, "You're a fool; she never wanted to come. I told her you were with Lyra, so she came. And now I've achieved my goal: I ruined your marriage." Zander feel foolish, asking, "But why? I never did anything to you! You were my best friend. I should have killed you when you slept with my ex fiancée, Lyra!" Asher respond, "You knew I loved her, but you stole Lyra from me. She was my true mate, but she refused to marry me because you were soon to be the Alpha King! She never loved you. She loved me but wanted to be the queen of werewolves; that's all." Zander would realize how foolish he was. Yet, he still believed Aria wasn't innocent because she slept with his deceased brother before the wedding.
Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!