Novels by Phoenix Rise

VENOM was awakened by the birds' synchronized chirping and the crowing of the morning rooster. As soon as he opened his eyes, his body jerked up and his hands ruffled his short hair."Shit!" he muttered in a croaked voice and looked around his studio-style cabin. The sun had already risen, and its bright rays were filtering through his open windows. The door was slightly opened asserting that someone went out while he was in a slumber. His gaze darted to his mattress, which was covered with a crumpled bedsheet. Someone slept next to him, and the scents of apple, vanilla, and mint filled his nostrils as proof.A scowl tugged Venom's facial muscle as he smacked his forehead and grunted, "Damn it!" He had fallen asleep last night due to fatigue and had forgotten to join the pack warriors patrolling the borders. It was the first time he had neglected his responsibilities, and while he wanted to blame the prince for constantly bothering him, he should also repriman

AT THE NORTHERN PART OF THE BLOOD MOON, between Alpha Xavier's territory and the nearby pack, a group of suspicious shifters lurked behind the thick grasses. Observing the stringent security conducted by the pack warriors. The wary onlookers waited for a few minutes, hoping for a chance to sneak inside Blood Moon, but the odds were stacked against them. The guards showed no signs of slowing down even for a brief moment. As a result, they dispersed and returned to the small cave hidden in the deepest part of the wilderness, where their leader was waiting."Report," Reese, who was chomping on a piece of meat for his late dinner, ordered as soon as he heard hasty footfalls enter his faction's temporary hideout.His men immediately positioned themselves in front of his makeshift dining table and knelt on the arid floor."Negative, boss. Blood Moon pack warriors are heavily fortifying their borders." Reese hummed, his eyes fixed on the grubs

"WAIT, your highness!" Selena called out as Prince Killian took slow strides to search for his bodyguard.Taken aback, the prince came to a halt, spun around, and peered at the youngest Forcas who had left her unfinished meal. Dressed in a simple white t-shirt, pink above-the-knee shorts, and pink flat shoes, Selena flashed a toothy smile at him. "Did you forget your room is on the second floor?" She jogged up to him, her fiery red hair in ponytails bouncing on her shoulders. It's hard for Prince Killian to believe she's Xavier and Venom's sister for the three have such opposing personalities. The alpha is a reserved man. Venom is hypersensitive, whereas their youngest is a ball of sunshine. As a result, he mentally praised Moore Forcas and Tiana for doing an excellent job raising three fascinating shifters.Soon, Selena stopped in front of him and tilted her head up to look him straight in the eye. "So, are you lost or what?" she teased.Prince Killian ar

WEST CONTINENT (The Palace)THE STACCATO CLACKING OF HIGH HEEL SHOES echoed off the brick floor and the granite walls of the long, shady corridor leading to the oratory. There were no servants to be seen for they had been instructed not to disturb the princess in her private worship of the moon goddess, therefore the high-pitched beat slowed and came to a complete halt in front of the sacred room.A lady in her late fifties, dressed in a fitted blouse under a coat and skirt, ironed her clothes before raising her hand and knocking discreetly. Although the hallways were isolated and only lit by dim lights, the lady's demeanor was cautious.It took a few seconds for silent movements inside the oratory to be heard, and then the door cracked open. A girl wearing a long-sleeved blue dress and a veil that covered half of her face exited the room."Please accept my apologies for the unexpected disruption, her highness," the lady said, bowing and curtsying

THE SKY WAS A SAPPHIRE BRINE SPLATTERED WITH FEATHERY WHITE CLOUDS, and the sunbeams radiated brilliantly on the eastern land, particularly the Blood Moon pack, heightening the mood of every shifter prowling around it.The weather was ideal for outdoor activities; ergo Venom organized a new level of combat training for the pack warriors. "Get the fuck up!" Wearing an impassive expression, he barked to his trainees, who were on the ground clutching the parts of their bodies that had been injured during the early brutal activity.He could still recognize the brave shitheads who had attacked him in the forest and brought him to the detention unit. He'd been awake all night thinking about what he could do to those rascals. They must have known better than to mess with an alpha blood. "Fall in!" Venom commanded in a louder and thicker voice, taking gradual strides in front of them.In the blink of an eye, the trainees obtained perfect alignment amidst their affli

TIME SKIP-A STRAINED, NO-TOOTH SMILE drew to the corner of Prince Killian's lips as his dazzled gaze moved from the homey interior design of the Blood Moon alpha manor's receiving room to the valuable teapot sets served in front of him.It's been half an hour since they arrived at the said pack's residence area. When he was led to Alpha Xavier's mansion and Venom was apprehended.The prince and his bodyguard had no choice but to toe the line for there appeared to be a misunderstanding that needed to be resolved before taking drastic action. Fortunately, Alpha Xavier showed haste in resolving the eerie situation by inviting Prince Killian over for a cup of tea.The sun would rise from the east in a few hours, but the prince ignored his screaming body, which needed rest, for he could only retire to bed when he finally understood why they had seized Venom like he was a high-profile criminal.The prince leaned forward, sitting up straight in

-TITANIA-The night breeze was cool, yet I felt the opposite. It felt like my entire body was in a furnace. I put on the air conditioning and opened the windows, but nothing helped. I'd been tossing and turning in bed for hours, feeling even more sweaty and tense.Fucking hell! What is happening to me?My gaze was drawn to Thanus on the couch, who had his eyes closed but was clearly awake."When are we going back to the cabin, sweetheart? It's more comfortable being there than here," I questioned, scratching my arms, which felt like needles were poking me."Maybe next week," he answered, swiftly turning on his side and withdrawing away from me.My brow furrowed when I noticed something fishy in his voice as if he was having difficulty speaking. But, when I felt incessant pricking on my body, my mind was drawn back to my current predicament. "What the hell! Is there a virus in your room, Thanus? I've been itching for hours and it's crazy hot here!" I exclaimed, annoyed and harshly.He

- TITANIA-It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining softly and the air was cool, making it an ideal time to take a stroll in Spring Valley. I walked around the neighborhood with Emilia. Neru informed all pack members the other day that I am Thanus Morgan's mate, so most of them are already accustomed to seeing me around. They even referred to me as their luna, which felt peculiar. A long sigh escaped my lips. I should get used to it because I had already made a bargain with the alpha to start over in Dark Moon."My father's pack is twice as big as this pack," Emilia said as we walked to the east side of the region. I looked at her and realized she wasn't being overly cocky."The Black Forest is fairly far from the east continent; why spend a vacation here when there are nicer places close to your territory?"Despite the fact that we began as rivals and had several difficult encounters, the bad blood between us faded. I had no idea if she had altered her attitude because she had di

-TITANIA-Neru, Emilia, and I made our way through the congested corridor. The music was blaring and I couldn't hear anything from the audience. My nose twitched as I detected the unpleasant odors of sweat emanating from them, making me feel nauseating and anxious.'Fuck it. I couldn't help myself! 'Although I knew Thanus was a powerful shifter, the opponents in the death cage were also formidable. They were ruthless and had no qualms about eliminating their competitor.Mr. Sean and I had a serious conversation, and I easily persuaded him to send Thanus to the highlight match in my place. My manager doesn't mind since if Thanus wins, he will also get a large sum of money. Three matches had already been completed, and the most anticipated combat would shortly commence. This implies Thanus will get his turn."Luna, here," Neru shouted out while holding Emilia's hand tightly.The beta got a fantastic spot in the front row on the terrace where we could get an excellent view of the combat

-TITANIA- Thanus' face flushed with surprise when he heard what I called him. His face grew pale, and his jaw dropped for a moment before he closed his mouth and shook his head when he recovered.Emilia's query was answered and I drew a crooked smirk on the side of my lips. So, it's true. His reaction confirmed that I am indeed his mate. Therefore, why does it appear that he has no intention of informing me of such an important event? Why is he keeping it hidden?I slid off the table and as soon as I was in front of him—almost straddling him because there was only a small gap between me and the table—my hands landed firmly on both sides of my waist and I narrowed my stare at him."Well, don't you have something to explain to me, alpha?" in a solemn tone and a deep frown on my forehead, I demanded an explanation first, then prepared to request permission to return to Harrington afterward.Thanus let out a long, deep sigh, leaned back in his chair, and shook his head for the second tim

-TITANIA- "You have a match at eight o'clock, Titania; please be on time since the bettors tonight are big shots, and the prize for the winner could cover your debt to Mr. Wyatt!"After speaking with Mr. Sean, I turned off my mobile phone and laid down on the bed, arms widely extended on both sides of my face. I shook my head, snickering at the prospect of being unable to join the fight.First, when I was brought back to Spring Valley, I left my huge bike on Harrington, in the parking lot of the building that served as the site of the underground combat. Second, convincing my so-called 'kidnapper' to let me return to the city and fight again would be impossible. Obviously, he's not delighted that I've been smashing faces and kicking asses for five years.I sighed deeply, resting my left arm on top of my brow. I had saved half of the money that I needed to pay back to Thomas Wyatt. All I need to do now is provide the other half to finalize everything. However, Thanus Morgan appeared f

- TITANIA- Against my will, the alpha fucktard and his beta dragged me back to Spring Valley—to Dark Moon's packhouse. As soon as we stepped out of the car, a familiar woman marched out of the big structure to greet us.In an instant, my brow furrowed and I growled, "What the fuck are you doing here! Prepare to die, you insane witch!" I untangled my arm from Thanus and charged toward her, but the jerk grabbed my waist and held me back."Not so fast, sweetheart," he said as I strained in his firm grip."Let me go! I'm going to kill that wench!" I yelled, remembering how viscous she was. She set me up and made me appear pathetic."Luna Titania, calm down," Neru murmured as he approached the snorting bitch and kissed her pouting lips.Instantly, my forehead creased and my jaw dropped in shock. "What the hell?" I muttered almost in a whisper. "What the fuck is going on in here?"Neru scratched the back of his head and answered, "Emilia is my mate, Luna.""What?" in incredulity, I mumbled