Novels by Lily Woods

The revelation shook us to our core. Our families, intertwined in ways we had never imagined, had been at the forefront of the battle against the secret society for generations. As the truth unfolded, we realized that our connection ran deeper than mere chance—it was a legacy of resistance, passed down through bloodlines and rooted in the struggle for freedom.In a secluded study, surrounded by dusty tomes and fragile scrolls, we delved into the hidden history of our ancestors. The room was filled with an air of solemnity, as if the weight of the past settled upon our shoulders. The flickering candlelight danced across the pages, revealing tales of heroism, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit that had driven our forebears.As we pored over the ancient manuscripts, the words painted vivid images in our minds. We learned of the secret lineage that had fought against the secret society, an unbroken chain of warriors and scholars who had dedicated their lives to preserving the truth and

The sun was just beginning to rise as our private jet touched down on a remote airstrip in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The dense foliage stretched out before us, a vibrant tapestry of green that whispered ancient secrets. Alexander and I stepped off the plane, the air heavy with humidity and the sounds of exotic wildlife."This is it, Emma," Alexander said, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and determination. "The first hidden temple on our journey."I nodded, my heart pounding with anticipation. We had embarked on a quest to uncover the truth behind an ancient artifact that held the power to reshape the world. To find it, we needed to traverse a series of hidden temples scattered across the globe, each guarding a piece of the puzzle.We hired a local guide who led us deep into the rainforest, his machete clearing a path through the lush vegetation. The air was thick with the scent of earth and vegetation, and the sounds of chirping birds and buzzing insects filled the

The sun had just begun its ascent above the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the tranquil landscape. I stood at the edge of a lush meadow, the grass swaying gently in the morning breeze. The scent of blooming flowers filled the air, and a sense of serenity washed over me.As I closed my eyes, I allowed myself to fully connect with the natural world around me. I felt the earth beneath my feet, grounding me in its steady presence. I extended my arms, feeling the gentle caress of the wind against my skin. I inhaled deeply, savoring the crisp freshness of the air. And as I opened my eyes, I observed the vibrant colors of the surrounding flora, the intricate dance of life unfolding before me.It was during these moments of communion with nature that I felt a stirring within me—a deep connection to the elements, a power that surged through my veins. I had always felt a special affinity for the natural world, but now it was evolving into something more profound, something extraordin

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a soft orange glow across the vast landscape as Alexander and I stood at the entrance of a hidden temple nestled deep within the dense jungle. The air was thick with humidity, and the sounds of exotic wildlife filled the air, creating a symphony of nature's whispers. As we exchanged a determined glance, we stepped into the temple, our footsteps echoing against the stone walls. The air was heavy with ancient energy, a palpable sense of mystery and adventure. Torch flames flickered, casting dancing shadows on the intricate carvings that adorned the walls. The path ahead was treacherous, but we knew that the answers we sought lay within the heart of this ancient sanctuary. Each step brought us closer to the truth, to the knowledge that would unlock the secrets of the secret society and restore balance to the world. We followed a labyrinthine maze of corridors, navigating narrow passages and avoiding hidden traps that lay in wait for the unsuspe

As Alexander and I explored the depths of our newly acquired mansion, we stumbled upon a hidden door concealed behind an intricately carved bookcase. Intrigued by the discovery, we exchanged excited glances and approached the mysterious entrance, our curiosity piqued.With a gentle push, the door swung open, revealing a hidden library bathed in the soft glow of flickering candlelight. The air was thick with the scent of ancient parchment, and the shelves were lined with rows upon rows of weathered books and delicate scrolls.We stepped into the room, our footsteps muffled by the plush carpet beneath us. As we surveyed the vast collection of knowledge before us, a sense of awe and anticipation washed over us. We knew that this hidden sanctuary held the key to unraveling the secrets of the secret society that had plagued our lives.The room seemed frozen in time, its walls adorned with faded tapestries depicting scenes from centuries past. The shelves creaked under the weight of ancient

As our battle against the secret society intensified, we realized that we needed a key piece to unravel their dark secrets—a renowned archaeologist by the name of Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan. Her expertise in ancient civilizations and artifacts was renowned, and her knowledge could prove invaluable in our mission.With a mix of excitement and anticipation, we arranged a meeting with Dr. Sullivan at her secluded research facility nestled deep in the countryside. The air crackled with the weight of our shared purpose as we approached the grand entrance, guarded by towering stone statues that seemed to be guardians of hidden knowledge.As the doors swung open, revealing a vast hall adorned with artifacts from centuries past, I marveled at the sight before me. Ancient relics lined the walls, each whispering stories of civilizations long gone. The room seemed to hum with a sense of history, as if it held the answers we sought.Dr. Sullivan emerged from the shadows, her eyes filled with a mixtur

TIANAMason dragged me through the woods. I had no idea where he was dragging me to, I just knew that it could not be some place good. "Where are we going? Let go of me! You are not going to succeed anyway! I am sure that Alex is already on his way and that he is going to stop you. You won't be able to hurt me the way that you want to!" I said firmly. "You really do have a lot of trust in that person, don't you? Well, I am sorry to burst your bubble but you are not going to get what you want! You are coming with me and that is the end of it. You know, Tiana, if you just keep your mouth shut and do what I want from you, I can still let you live. You are being such a brat and trying to fight with me. Do you really think that you can survive this?" He asked me. I was not willing to back down and do whatever he wanted. I was never going to be that willing. He continued to drag me through the woods, but someone suddenly jumped in front of us and stopped us. I was shocked when I saw w

GEMMA "I can't believe....I can't believe that your sister would do this! I thought you said that she was on our side and that she was going to support us no matter what. Well, what is this? Is this what support us and being on our side is supposed to mean? She betrayed us as soon as she had a chance! I can't believe this! I am so angry right now!" I yelled at Mason. Mason looked upset but I didn't even care anymore. We were supposed to have achieved our goal by now but things kept getting worse. "Can you please just stop? Please just be quiet okay. Let me think, you yelling like this is not going to do anything at all," he yelled at me. "I can't be quiet. What do you think would have happened if I had not been suspicious of her and sent someone to follow her? We would not have found out about this. She really went to tell Alex all about our plan! She isn't....damn it! I don't know what to say to her. I know that she's in love with Alex but I never thought that she would be

ALEX"What do you mean by you can't find her Sybil? she is supposed to be inside the bedroom. And no one else besides me knows about this place. She could not have left so easily she knows I've dangerous it is right now for her right now. So how come she is not here" I asked Sybil. Sybil was in tears now she shook her head. "I don't know. I really don't know at all. I went to the bedroom because I wanted to talk to her but I was shocked when I got there and found her that she was not there. I have looked for her all over the house but she is definitely not anywhere here. I think that someone must have taken her. There is no way that Tiana would disappear all on our own. someone definitely took her" Sybil told me. I did not want to accept it but I knew that that was the only possibility. And the only person who could have taken her away from here was that bastard Mason. I made sure that you would not know about this location. How did he even find it?!"Mason is definitely the on

TIANA"What do you mean by that question mark what do you mean by Ceaser is not my father?" I asked. Mason hook his head as he looked at me and laughed."Tiana you really did not know anything at all right? Even if Caesar did not tell you that he was not your real father don't you have any common sense at all? Do you think that he would have treated his real daughter the way that he treated you? It is because you are not his real daughter. That was why he did whatever he wanted to do to you" Mason told me. Tears fell for my eyes as Mason said this. I did not even have the energy to cry loudly. Although this was something that I have not heard before, it was not hard for me to believe that Caesar was not actually my real father. Because he had really treated me badly over the years. It went from him not caring about me in my early years to him being outrightly cold and mean to me. If I was really his child then he would not have treated me the way that he did. But if I was not hi

TIANAWhen I woke up again, I was no longer in the house that I had fallen asleep in. I was in a different room although. I looked around me in shock, wondering what the heck I was doing here. Did Alex bring me to someplace else? That was the only thing that I could think of because I could not understand why I was at a different house when I woke up This room was much more darker and it was eerie. It just made me scared. What was going on? ."Alex?" I called out, hoping that Alex would come out and assure me that everything was fine and that I had nothing to worry about. But he did not come out no matter how many times I called him It was obvious that Alex was not in the same place with me now. I was starting to get really worried. Where the hell was he and where was I?I was still worrying about all of these when the door was pushed open and someone walked in. My heart sunk into my stomach when I saw who it was. Mason! It had to be him! "You....what are you doing here?" I asked

TIANAI swear I was not thinking about hurting him at all. I just wanted to make him pass out so that I could bring him away. That way, he would not be able to tell people that I was the Lycan king and I was also hoping that I would be able to find out why Mason wanted to make you his Luna so bad. You know that your father knows this...anyway, I was fighting with him when someone attacked him from behind. I tried my best to protect him but I could not do that. Your father....he ended up dying. That person tore him to shreds. I tried to fight off the person who did that but he ran away. That person...he was a Lycan like me. But there was no way that he's the Lycan king. When I heard about the killings that happened in the pack, I knew that he was the one doing it. He was just trying to blame me for what he's done. Please, I am telling the truth. You have to believe me" he saidI shook my head. I was having a really hard wrapping my mind around what he was telling me right now. "Wait

Kehlani's POVI could barely think. It had been days since Noah went missing, and I felt like I was losing my mind. Sleep was a distant memory, replaced with endless worry and a growing pit of frustration in my stomach. Alec, on the other hand, was buried behind his desk, endlessly combing through files, calls, and whatever else he was doing to track Noah down. But nothing had changed. Noah was still gone.And I was still waiting.When Alec finally returned home that night, his face was lined with exhaustion. He loosened his tie as he walked in, but I didn’t care about how tired he looked. I cared about the fact that he was moving too slowly. That every second wasted was a second Noah spent in some unknown place, alone and afraid.“You’re late.” My voice was sharper than I intended, but I didn’t take it back.Alec sighed, rubbing his forehead before setting his briefcase down. “Kelhani, I told you, I’m doing everything I can.”“That’s the problem!” I snapped. “You keep saying that, bu

Kehlani’s POV The café was sleek and modern, a place filled with professionals chatting over espressos and influencers snapping photos of their lattes. It was exactly the kind of place Natalie would choose—trendy, expensive, and a reflection of the success she loved to flaunt.I spotted her instantly. Seated near the window, she was dressed in a cream-colored designer jumpsuit, her perfectly manicured fingers scrolling through her phone as if she hadn’t a care in the world. Meanwhile, my world was falling apart.I marched up to the table, my heels clicking against the tiled floor. Natalie barely looked up before a smirk tugged at her lips. “Well, well. Look who decided to show up. I was beginning to think you chickened out.”I pulled out the chair opposite her and sat down. “Where is he?”Her brows furrowed in mock confusion. “He? You’ll have to be more specific, Kehlani. I know a lot of ‘he’s.’”I clenched my fists under the table, willing myself to stay calm. “Noah. Did you take hi

Kehlani's POVThe weight of my phone pressed against my palm, my fingers hovering over the call button as my heart pounded in my chest. Every passing second felt like an eternity. Alec had left to search the surrounding areas, the police had already started their investigation, and I—I needed to do something.Taking a deep breath, I scrolled through my contacts and pressed on Natalie’s name. My thumb trembled as I brought the phone to my ear. It rang once. Twice. Three times.“Kehlani?” Natalie’s voice was sharp with surprise. “What’s wrong? It’s late.”I sucked in a breath. “Natalie, I—” My voice cracked. I cleared my throat and tried again. “It’s Noah. He’s missing.”Silence stretched on the other end before she finally spoke, her tone turning cold with urgency. “What do you mean missing?”I gripped the phone tighter. “He was taking a nap. When I went to check on him, he was gone. I searched the house, the backyard, the street—he’s just…gone.”“Oh my god.” There was a rustling soun

Kehlani’s POV The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the kitchen as I set the plates on the table. The scent of fresh coffee mingled with the sweetness of syrup-drenched pancakes. Across from me, Noah swung his legs back and forth, his small hands clutching a fork as he absentmindedly pushed his food around the plate.I watched him for a moment before nudging his cup of milk closer. "You're awfully quiet this morning, buddy. Something on your mind?"Noah hesitated, his dark eyes flickering up to meet mine before dropping back to his plate. He let out a small sigh. "I was just thinking about my dad."My heart squeezed at the mention of Alec’s brother. Noah rarely talked about him, and when he did, it was always with that quiet sadness that never quite fit on his young face. I reached across the table and gave his hand a gentle squeeze. "Do you want to talk about him?"He nodded slowly. "I miss him. A lot. Uncle Alec is great, but it's not the same."

Kehlani's POVThe afternoon light slanted through my apartment window, painting golden stripes across the floor. I had just finished going through some last-minute details for my next pop-up event when my phone vibrated against the table. Alec’s name flashed on the screen.I hesitated for only a second before answering. “Hello?”There was a pause, then his voice came through, steady as always. “Kelhani. I need a favor.”Alec never called unless it was important. I sat up. “What’s wrong?”“It’s about Noah.”My heart tightened. I had always been close to Noah, Alec’s nephew, and knowing he needed me set off an immediate wave of concern. “Is he okay?”“He’s fine,” Alec reassured me. “But my grandmother needs to stay in the hospital for a few days, and there’s no one to stay with him at home. I can’t leave work right now, and I know you two are close.”A rush of emotions filled me. It had been a while since I’d visited Noah, and if he needed me, I wouldn’t hesitate. “I’ll go,” I said imme

Kehlani's POV The café was quiet for a weekday afternoon—just the hum of low conversations and the occasional clink of porcelain. I stirred my latte absently, watching the foam swirl as I waited for Diana. She was late, as usual, but I didn’t mind. It gave me time to think. My phone buzzed. Alec. Meeting ran long. Still at the office. Don’t wait up. I smirked. As if I ever did. “Sorry, sorry!” Diana’s voice cut through my thoughts as she slid into the chair across from me, her designer bag nearly toppling the sugar dispenser. “Traffic was a nightmare. You’d think New York would figure out how to build wider streets by now.” I pushed her untouched cappuccino toward her. “You’re lucky I love you.” She grinned, taking a sip. “Damn right.” Leaning forward, she lowered her voice. “So. Spill. How’s the empire-building going?” I rolled my eyes. “It’s not an empire. Yet.” “Yet,” she repeated, tapping her nails against the cup. “That’s the spirit.” I exhaled, flipping open my