Novels by Peniel C. C

PetalThe weight of Fraye’s threat still hung in the air, but the moment Ansel stepped into the clearing with Hansel by his side, a spark of hope ignited in my chest.I controlled shouting my lungs out.Their resemblance is however.... striking.My son. My beautiful boy was safe, though his wide, frightened eyes told me he had endured more than any child should. I rushed to Hansel, dropping to my knees as I pulled him into my arms. He clung to me tightly, his small body trembling against mine. “Mama,” he whispered, his voice cracking. I kissed the top of his head, silent tears streaming down my face. “Shh, it’s okay now,” I murmured, though I wasn’t entirely sure it was true. My heart ached, knowing he’d been used as a pawn in this vicious game. But I couldn’t let my emotions rule me. Not yet. Not when there was still so much at stake. I looked up at Ansel, his expression a mix of relief and fury. “Thank you,” I said softly. He nodded, but his jaw remained tight. “This isn’t o

FreyaI had always been good at reading people. It was a skill I prided myself on, one that had served me well over the years. But lately, it was impossible to ignore the way Ansel’s eyes lingered on Petal. The subtle shift in his tone when he spoke to her. The way he seemed to gravitate toward her without even realizing it. It made my stomach churn. He was my mate. My *second chance mate*. The one person who was supposed to be mine and mine alone. But instead of the love and devotion I deserved, he was giving it to *her*. Petal Brooks. The name itself was like poison on my tongue. She was a thorn in my side, a threat to everything I had fought so hard to secure. And now, as if her presence wasn’t already unbearable, I could see the cracks forming in Ansel’s loyalty to me. ---One evening, I found myself pacing in my tent, the fabric walls doing little to muffle the rising storm in my chest. The memories of the past few days played on repeat in my mind—Ansel laughing with Pe

PetalThe moment Ansel hit the ground, a sickening thud echoed through the battlefield. My breath hitched as I froze, my eyes locked on his crumpled form lying several feet away. For a second, everything around me—the snarls, the growls, the clash of claws—fade into silence. Then, the monstrous creature roared again, snapping me back to reality. Its blood-red eyes locked onto me, and it charged, its massive body barreling through everything in its path. “Petal, move!” Logan’s voice sliced through the chaos. Instinct took over. I dove to the side, the creature’s claws slicing through the air where I’d been just seconds before. My heart pounded as I scrambled to my feet, adrenaline coursing through me. ---I glanced toward Ansel. Melissa was already at his side, checking his pulse. “He’s alive!” she shouted, relief clear in her voice. “But barely!” That was enough for me. He wasn’t dead—yet. “Get him out of here!” I commanded. “Logan, cover them!” Logan nodded, rushing t

PetalThe forest was alive with tension. Every sound—the crunch of a leaf, the faint rustle of branches—felt louder, sharper, as if the night itself was holding its breath. We moved silently through the dense trees, the cool air wrapping around us like a cloak. I kept my warriors close, my senses heightened. Beside me, Ansel walked with a quiet confidence, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. For a moment, I glanced at him, watching the way his jaw tightened as we approached the clearing. He was focused, determined, and ready for the fight ahead. “Are your warriors in position?” I asked him in a hushed tone. “They’re ready,” he replied, his voice steady. “What about yours?” I turned my head slightly, meeting Melissa’s gaze. She gave me a firm nod, her hand resting on the hilt of her blade. “We’re always ready.” As we reached the edge of the clearing, I signaled for everyone to halt. We crouched low, the shadows of the trees blending with our figures. Across the clearin

Alpha AnselYes, we just experienced firsthand fight and it was nothing. We warded them off easily.I couldn’t stop staring at her as we walked back toward the camp. Petal—no, Alpha Rieka, as she now called herself—wasn’t the same person I remembered. The girl I once knew was quiet, timid, and unsure of herself. But the woman walking beside me now… she was fire and steel. Her steps were confident, her head held high. She barely spared me a glance, her sharp gaze scanning the woods around us. She didn’t trust me—of that I was certain. But then again, I wasn’t sure I trusted her either. “Why did you agree to help us?” I asked finally, breaking the silence. She didn’t slow down, didn’t even look at me. “An alliance benefits both our packs,” she said simply. “That’s the official reason,” I replied. “But what’s the real one?” This time, she stopped and turned to face me. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting silvery glow on her face. Her expression was unreadable, but

PetalAs Ansel walked up to me, every one of my warriors stood on alert. I didn’t need to say a word—they could sense the tension crackling in the air like a coming storm. Ansel stopped a few feet in front of me, his eyes searching mine. “Can we talk alone for a moment?” he asked. His voice was deep but laced with something softer—something that made me uneasy. I narrowed my eyes at him. Alone? Was he serious? Every instinct screamed at me not to trust him. My warriors shifted on their feet, ready to jump in at the slightest signal. Melissa stepped up beside me, her hand casually brushing against the dagger strapped to her belt. “You don’t have to go anywhere with him,” she muttered under her breath. “We can talk right here.” “I’ll be fine,” I said, though I wasn’t entirely sure I believed it myself. I turned back to Ansel. “Lead the way. But just so you know, if this is a trick, my warriors will turn your camp into dust before you can blink.” He didn’t respond to my thre

Amelia"Okay. I'll give you some drugs now, your wolf is meant to have aided you in healing already but it seems she's also resting so we'll stick with treating you instead." The nurse explained.I nodded in response. My head felt so light and foggy at the same time. It looked like something important happened but I can't pinpoint what exactly it is."Would you need help with brushing your teeth?" She asked after taking off the syringe connected to me.Now that I looked at it, I smelt awful. My body felt all clammy as though I had done something strenuous but that doesn't mean I'd allow anyone help me with bathing."No, I'll be fine. Thank you. Where is Jasper and Casper?" I asked."Alpha and Beta? They are admonishing pack members on what happened yesterday's night." She answered."What happened yesterday's night?" I frowned.My head was all muddled up that I can't even remember what happened to me that warrant being treated."You don't remember?" She stuttered."My brain seems to st

Amelia"Welcome home child."Her beauty was out of this world, it looked so ethereal, coupled with the fact that the gown she wore screams royalty.A special kind of air seemed to surround her, that of elegance.I stood frozen to the ground, looking at her as though I was in Dreamland."I get told a lot of how beautiful I am, seeing you look at me this way proved that it is very true. Do I look that gorgeous?" She chuckled."Huh. Where is this?" I muttered.She looked around us and I also looked back for the cloaked figure to see no one there anymore."It's beautiful isn't it?" She gestured at our surrounding. Now that I looked at it, she has a golden staff in her right hand."Who are you?" I asked frowning."Artemis. The goddess of wisdom and power." She stated.My jaw dropped open in shock, A goddess? I'm fucking standing before a goddess right now. Maybe I'm just dreaming like I do everytime."No, you're not. Even those ones you refer to as dreams aren't dreams. They are all true,

Amelia's Pov"The bond only drives you closer to the person, it would not initiate the semblance of emotions I feel for you." He rasped.My hearrt beat increased, my entire body and mind went numb at his confession.Casper confuses me a lot of time, I'm fucking tired of how he acts like someone suffering from bipolar disorder; this minute, he's acting all romantic and the next, he wants nothing to do with me."What exactly do you want, Casper. You push me away and the next minute, you're all over me." I asked."You. You're all I want. What I was saying in essence is that, I was only deceiving myself in thinking I feel like I'm not complete when you're not around because our wolves feel like we belong. You're all I want and more." He paused."I know I might sound delusional right now. But I'm sorry for how I treated you since we met. I hope and wish you forgive me." He clutched me tighter to him.Speechless, completely numb. Are how I feel right now. I never thought I'd hear Casper utt

Amelia's Pov"You'll do no such thing." I flinched at how hard the voice who uttered those words was.I and Jasper swiveled around to see Casper in all his glory. He looked dark and brooding as he looked down at us, a murderous gaze trained on us."What did we do now, Alpha." I gritted.Casper diverted his whole attention on me, his eyes flashed between its normal color and the glowing one of his wolf as his eyes bored into mine.He snapped his eyes shut for a second and when he opened them back, they had returned to the normal color."It's Jasper I have a discussion with, not you." He said."And he's right here, right? It was Jasper and I that were discussing, you must have heard what him and I were discussing, not just Jasper's voice." I pressed."Amelia. It's really hard on me right now. I'm really trying not to go out of proportion. Jasper, what were you saying about going with her to Dark Tide?" He snarled."She's not a prisoner here, Casper. You can't keep her locked up here, ho

Amelia's Pov"And whose fault is it that each time I step out of this damn room, his scent envelopes me? You think forgetting about a mate or pretending they don't exist is as easy as you put it? Every damn corner in this place screams CASPER! I'd rather stay here than give myself the privilege of getting attached and being hurt again."Jasper's eyes softened, his whole demeanor changed. "You could have just said you've made up your mind on moving out of the pack house. I never intended to make you feel like your feelings aren't valid. I'm sorry." He said.Sometimes, I wonder if Jasper and Casper are truly twins. They act so differently, Casper gives off the strict and fearful Alpha while Jasper, even though he has a respectable role in the pack by being the Beta, gives off a soft and loving guy. He seems to be the same balance between them."It's okay." I muttered.It was two days after that call with Cole and Jasper had been in my

Amelia's Pov"No. He only knows that I hate her with every fibre of my being. It wouldn't be pretty for her if he ever funds out though." He replied.People like her deserves no sympathy when karma catched up with them, although surprisingly, her life would be perfect and fate would thwart that of people who have committed no offence against it."Wow." I muttered."Surprisingly, Casper too dislikes the mere prescence of her now too." Jasper chuckled darkly."If he did, he wouldn't even let her be in his prescence the night he met his fated mate." I muttered lowly. The pack house came into view, my heart beats in trepidation."Casper is a dumbass when it comes to showing affection or anything, but trust me, he cares for you more than you think he does.""Yeah, yeah." I muttered, Jasper opened the large oak door that stood as a barrier between us and the interior part of the pack house.The pack house was dead sil