Novels by Mavis M.

“Make sure you’re right about this…” Nate exhaled loudly and mumbled, “the king is gonna kill me.” I sighed and nodded. “I’m sorry.” I looked at the empty entrance way of the dungeon. “And thank you for allowing me to be here. I swear I won’t be long.”Nate just nodded. Since I told him I wanted to see Lana and told him my reason, something changed in his demeanor and in his eyes. There was a bit of hope and something I couldn’t quite decipher that flashed through them but immediately went away. “I’ll look for you in the mansion after 15 minutes. If you’re not there, I’ll come back here and get you out.” I nodded. I know he’s just being careful.”Okay.” Nate once again nodded at me before he urged me to go. I turned my back on him and started walking inside the cold dungeon. The last time I was here, I was terrified. I saw probably the worst state any wolf could be in. Samuel. The last news I heard about him was he was taken to a facility to get checked. I don’t know his whereabout

“What are you thinking?”My hand that was immobile on his toned stomach flinched when he suddenly broke the peaceful silence around us. Titus looked down on me as I laid on his arm. He looked magnificent as his dark eyes reflected the sliver of sunlight that went through the glass window. It was still afternoon and the bright sun had finally braved its way through the thick clouds that had been darkening the skies of Vamos these past few days.“Hmm,” I exhaled a breath and looked down on his bare chest. My hand traced its toned skin. He caught my hand and intertwined our fingers. “Tell me,” he urged, knowing I was holding something back. The buzzing in my head never stopped since my headaches came. I realized that this also happened to me inside the laboratory just when I was starting to hear some other wolves. My head was still hurting a little, but I know now they were effects of hearing somebody else’s wolf.And I feel like there is a certain connection to that to what has been

”She was mad that all their plans were not followed. They said that Lady Lana dropped everything she had before she was betrothed to the king, even leaving her mate, but then you suddenly came into the picture… and that was the reason why she decided to betray the king… all of us.”I just listened silently at Maddie as she explained to me why Lana was arrested after seeing her the day I was abducted. I just continued staring at the large clearing of the pack before I faced Maddie who looked quite a bit down as she narrated to me what happened during the arrest.”Do you believe it?” Her light green eyes went to me. “Do you believe that she is the traitor?”Hesitation immediately flashed in those kind, green eyes before they looked down again. “I… I am in no position to disagree with the king and the Council’s judgment.”I stared at my best friend as she basically did not answer my question. “Tell me the truth, Maddie. Do you believe the accusations against Lana Wintour?” I asked agai

“Can you please tell us, what happened when you were conscious in that lab, Miss Ringwood?” One Councilor wasted no time and asked. I looked at all of them, seeing how serious everyone was. I have always felt kind of intimidated by this group of men and women, but there was something more somber and sinister in their presence today. The kidnapping and the discovery of what those rogues were up to really changed it for them.”When I…” I paused, feeling my heart in my throat. I don’t even know what I’m so nervous about.”When I became conscious, I was able to speak to one of the leading rogues inside that lab,” I said.”What’s his name? Do we know him?” I shook my head as an answer to another one of the Council people’s questions. “I didn’t get his name. But he was tagged as the leader inside that laboratory. Though, I heard him say they had a master. And I personally recognized him from years ago.” I added, wanting to be very transparent and honest about this. It’s the only way I kno

As soon as we stepped outside the Andreyev mansion, I immediately felt how different the atmosphere was. Vamos has always had this somewhat filled atmosphere around. Hundreds of years of history has already etched itself in this very land, and it housed the greatest lycan kings in history so I understand. Its atmosphere could sometimes be light, most of the time, it could be quite heavy. But this heavy was different. I looked around the wide clearing and saw many Warriors walking around. All in complete uniform and armed. Most were on lines and some were speaking as if meeting for some important mission one last time before they went out and did it. The scarce normal packmates of Vamos were merely passing by and getting back inside their homes. No one was there to walk around leisurely like how most usually do. Everyone was busy. But it wasn’t the typically busy grounds of Vamos. It was buzzing with tension. With an eager force to attack. With men in uniforms occupying the grounds

“I’ll be back before the sun gets down.””Okay,”He leaned in to give me a kiss. But what I thought was going to be a peck became a deep smooch as Titus pulled my neck towards him. I held on to his shirt as he devoured me. And I couldn’t complain as I loved everything he’s been doing to me. “Don’t go out without me, Sebastian or Nathan, okay?”“Okay,” I nodded, knowing he’d need my assurance that I will be safe. I don’t want to defy him with that again. It has been our issue, and something grave has already happened to me. It’s the least I could do to help him and to be safe. “I love you. I’ll see you later.” He once again gave me another kiss before he started walking out of the room. I watched him in his usual black pants and black long-sleeves. He said he was going to have numerous meetings today for all the investigations they’ve been doing after getting some evidence in the rogue lab they got me from.“I love you, too,” I said and waved back at him before he closed the door to

CHAPTER 5: Introduction“You picked the right one, my dear. Levi has always been gorgeous, even as a kid.”Nana nudged me on the side as we watched Levi getting dressed by my team for the event. “Where did you find him? Haven’t seen him for a while. I mean, that young man has always been running around in his cute little butt, taking gigs and such but years have I not seen him until I stayed in the Allistair household.”I looked at Nana and she looked truly curious as she stared at Levi who wasn’t moving as the stylist made sure his hair was perfect, along with his crisp three-piece silver suit that matched my white and glittery silver dress. “I just saw him on the street talking to a kid. He was outside his house as I was walking home that first day we went there.” Nana nodded slowly, still staring at the man who was now smiling as he joked about something to the stylist that totally loved it. All three of them were laughing almost hysterically beside him as he grinned.I raised a

CHAPTER 4: The Agreement I didn’t find someone better than him. “Dear, are you sure about this?” Asked Nana who was on the other side of the phone. I was alone in my car, driving alone towards Nana’s old neighborhood where the House was. Two days passed and I already asked my secretary to help me find someone for the role, but still, we haven’t found someone who was fit for the job. The company event is tomorrow, and I’m becoming desperate. I sighed. “Yes, the anniversary is just a day from now and I still haven't found anyone for the role. And I don’t want Aunt Veronica and Robert to be handed over my spot just because I don’t have a boyfriend.” Nana just heaved a deep breath on the other side. She wasn’t able to come, nor Ted was here to drive me. This was an abrupt decision which I’m making after work. It was already way past eight in the evening, and I know there was a possibility that Levi may not be there in his house. But tomorrow is the event, and grandpa with the res

CHAPTER 3: Spoiled Rich GirlThe man’s brow raised, but I continued smiling at him.“A job?” He asked. I nodded. “Yes, but I’d like to ask some questions first.” He just continued staring at me. And with the way he was doing it, unmoving and tracing his eyes around my body, it made me slightly uncomfortable.I cleared my throat, making his eyes look back up at my face. I regained my formal smile. “May I know your name?” I asked.“Levi,” I moved closer to them and offered a hand for a handshake. The man just stared at my hand, but I didn’t take it down immediately.“I’m Jennifer Allistair, and I’m looking for someone around here to have a deal with.”“A deal?” He asked once again, sounding like a recorder now with the way he was just repeating my words. I would have found amusement in this if only he wasn’t looking at my face with such a careful expression. He was being cautious, and I feel like he finds this conversation shady. I understand that, but he was giving me such a look t

CHAPTER 2: Hiring I looked around the crowded area beside my car. I kept the grimace from coming out of my face. Nana Karina chuckled. “This isn’t much but I’ve lived here most of my life.” “Oh,” was all I could say. I immediately felt bad for misjudging the place. “It’s alright, my dear. Some people here are indeed not decent, but some are. Just like where you grew up in. The world is the same in every nook and crevice of it,” she said, rubbing my back, as if I was still the child she used to teach things about the world. I smiled at her. “Thanks for helping me out on this, Nana.” She shook her head. “Oh, I know how much the position means to you. You think it's your parents' last gift for you as their only child.” She suddenly pointed a finger at me. “But swear that you will soon tell your Grandfather the truth.” I immediately nodded. “I will. I promise I will. Soon.” “Alright. Let’s go and get your future husband.” I hated the idea of this, but Nana’s statement made me smile

CHAPTER 1: To Be A CEOA few days ago…Standing under an umbrella out in the rain, I watched as my grandfather and cousins went to give flowers to the grave in front of them. My parents’ graves.“They still could have done so many things.” I heard Aunt Veronica say. She held a handkerchief in hand as she stood by my grandfather who was just silently staring at his son and daughter-in-law’s grave stones.“They were taken away from us so quickly.” I wanted to roll my eyes at her when she dramatically sniffed and wiped her cheek from her fake tears. It’s been ten years; even, I have managed not to cry anymore at the memory of them. And to think she wasn’t even that close to my father. She also hated Mom.“If not for some other people’s stupidity, we could not have lost Jude and Lana so early.” The vile aunt glanced at me and I kept my emotions hidden as I stood there. I kept my mouth shut despite the swirling in my head and stomach.“Veronica, that is enough.” Grandpa Alfred called her o

PROLOGUE“How much are we talking about?” “1 million dollars.”“That’s it?” I raised a brow. He crossed his arms and leaned on the doorway he was standing on. I could see a challenging glint in his eyes, wanting me to raise the offer.I did everything I could to stop glaring. The opportunistic bastard. If he just didn’t look like a model and a possible hot-shot in business, I wouldn’t ever waste my time with him. “A free stay in my house, food, clothes, car and a renovation in this…” I gestured towards the tattered small house behind him. He raised a brow, an amused glint sparkling in his eyes. I just waved my hand.“I will renovate your house, and you will have basically every privilege a boyfriend and a husband will have. So, what do you say?” I said. He didn’t move in his position and just stared at me for a second. And when those deep gray eyes of his suddenly went roaming around my body, I suddenly felt things I shouldn't have for a man I just met.“Including sex?” He asked,

CHAPTER 13: Wedding Jitters“Go on dates, huh?”I flipped through the clothes hanging on a rack in front. I didn’t answer Freda who was standing beside me, also shuffling through the wedding clothes inside the third boutique we were in.“And what facts did you write about yourself? I hope there’s some that would nudge his junior down there. Oh! And I wanna see his list!” Freda giggled. I rolled my eyes at her. I was about to talk when the wedding coordinator came to us.“That is actually really great, Miss Hill. That would suit well with the ethereal theme we were discussing with the team for your wedding.” Gwen, the pretty blonde wedding coordinator said. I looked at the gown I was holding in one hand as she touched it, feeling the fabric. I shook my head. “I kind of want just a simple gown,” I said, turning to her.I saw Freda raise a brow at my peripheral vision, but I ignored her. I smiled at Gwen who looked at me while covering her frustration. I have been rejecting all their

CHAPTER 12: Terms and Conditions “Sign this and we’ll proceed to the plans for the wedding.” I looked at the papers that the boss put on the table in front of me. We’re both inside his office; and today, he’s finally given me the contract he said we’d both be signing for this crazy plan we have. I read it, seeing everything we agreed on, but when I saw the terms and conditions… I looked up at the boss again; he was just waiting for me to sign as he sat on his swivel chair, all gloriously gorgeous on his throne. I sat straight on my seat and met his eyes. “I want to change some things in the terms and conditions,” I stated. Sir Troy’s brows raised in curiosity. He put both of his hands on his large oak table, squaring his shoulder as he leaned closer to where I was seated on the opposite side of it. He looked large even while just sitting there. “What is it?” I held my chin up. “I want all the intimacy clauses to be just effective when there are audiences around.” Sir Troy Sa

CHAPTER 11: ConfrontationI turned my back to the boss who was still smirking at me, dominated by my want to eat and not caring whether I was out of his protection from this foreign spot of popularity I was in. I’m too hungry to care. I might even just eat anyone who wants to stop me from eating right now.I approached the table of food and immediately immersed myself on it. Not long after, some of my co-workers approached me: Ria, Rachel and Rob. The 3 R’s.Reduce, reuse, recycle—just kidding.“You look amazing with this dress, Lia.” Rachel said, beaming at me while holding a cupcake. “Should I start calling you boss now? Huh? Huh?” She added and playfully bumped her hips against mine, teasing me with her brows moving up and down. It made the two laugh. I shook my head and playfully looked at her. “The boss told me about the 1-day delay of the finances for the materials for the malls. Including the employees’ salary. I also talked with the HR about it, and they told me they were ju

CHAPTER 10: Honey “I told you we were doing this in a month, not in 2 weeks—hey,” I smiled and waved a hand at Rachel, one of my co-workers when she gave a big wave at me from the other side of the place, too shy to come near us when she knew most of the media people around were focused on us. Well, not just the media people. Most, if not all people, actually. The main event has just finished, and the presentations were successful. The investors so far have been happy with what they were seeing, wanting to keep their investments, some even wanting to add more into the company. And most importantly, new ones decided to engage, which was one of the greatest goals of this event. It was successful and we could feel the hype of it all, but the huge news about our engagement added majorly to the hype we were getting, most especially from the media. Several reactions were made after the announcement. Most were shocked and surprised, some were happy, and some were mad—and we all know from

CHAPTER 9: The AnnouncementI know that after that kiss, there would be a little tensed atmosphere around us (because, of course! We just smooched!) but I expected a lesser awkward atmosphere (if that makes sense) and more comfortable feeling about being close with each other.But, when have I been right?As soon as we all walked towards the main venue for the event, Sir Troy and I became silent. We were in the middle of our little entourage and I didn’t know what to do.Why do I feel so suddenly awkward? Also, gone was his playful energy a while ago when he was doing all the acts and stuff. He just became silent and went back to being the cold stone—gorgeous cold stone, but still a cold stone that he was.I realized Sir Troy liked doing things unplanned for our act. Impromptu; which kinda makes it look organic and true—that I can agree. But since we still haven’t really discussed every tad bit of detail into this and basically winging most of these acts, I feel like I’m stepping on e

CHAPTER 8: DrowningAs soon as I walked out of the door, numerous eyes immediately went to me.“Oh my word! The devil himself will worship you on your feet when he sees you, Miss Hill. You look ah-mazing!”I smiled sheepishly at Gloom. “You sure?”An aggressive nod was what I got from him and the rest of the team. “Why, yes! Miss Hill! You look absolutely stunning! This white dress screams elegance but hot at the same time! And you for sure have to show off those curves! Mr. Sanford would want to take you home as soon as you walk inside the venue!” They all giggled.I looked at myself in the mirror and turned to the side, wanting to see my back. The dress I was in was white that covered just enough of my front, but the back showed most of my skin, just stopping at the right spot before it could show people my booty. It was skin-fit, but not that uncomfortable, and I had make-up that didn’t look much, but totally accentuated my features. Most especially my green eyes. My dark hair wa