Novels by Lucia Joseph

Rodrigo’s povI stared into space standing at her doorstep and contemplating if I should just knock or ring the bell and then I finally settled to ring a bell. It was just as I expected when I rang the Bell, Jada opened the door with a smile on her face, with how she smiled widely, I had a feeling she was expecting someone, perhaps, the boy who had been flirting with her. I have been watching them since I lodged in the hotel that was close by, but I decided to stay away just to give Isabella some time before finally coming over to pick up my portrait that she had taken from my study, which was just an excuse for me to see her as well and talk to her. Jennifer told me that she was still confused about this whole Carmen's situation and I had to tell her the truth so that she does not think that I cheated on her because I never did.“ Are you waiting for someone?”“ No one” She shook her head and stepped out of the way for me to get into the house.“ Jada, who is it?” That was Isabella’s

Isabella’s pov“Mother” my eyes crowded with tears as I stared at the woman who had given birth to me, I thought she was sick and wouldn’t be able to get back with us but looking at her right now standing with my father it seemed as though she was already healthy.“ Isabella” she whispered and that was when I realized that she was really alright and nothing was wrong with her and me, my feet moved gently and I quickly ran into her arms and embraced her tightly as though she would disappear if I let her go.“ What happened? How are you alright? the last time that I saw your picture it seemed as though you were never going to make it, and you will never be healed again”“ That young man provided the best doctors for me and I had to go abroad with your father” What young man was she talking about? I was confused. no one told me about this and all the while I would ask for Rodrigo, he would ask me if I wanted to talk to them but I would say no because it would be too much for me to bear.

Isabella’s povRodrigo allowed me to go on a trip to Jada and even though that should be the best time of my life it seems as though it wasn't. Jada was at the beach and I was in the house watching a show that I wasn't really interested in so I kept thinking about him all the time. Picking up his mobile that I had taken from the study, I ran my index finger on his face and smiled, if there was anything about Rodrigo it was the fact that he was the only man who was capable of making me happy, and despite everything that happened between him and carmen I was still very much in love with him even without me admitting it. When the door closed right behind me I realized that Jada was back home, I thought she was going to spend all day at the beach.“ You are back”“ And you have been staring into space again, you know if you miss him so much, all you have to do is just say it out loud and then I'll have him come over here and the both of you can make up then having you staring into space t

Rodrigo’s povIt was late, and by the time Marcello returned home, I had to head back into the room to go be with Isabella, I could not bear to leave her alone even for a moment. She moved out of the room but then I could not let her sleep alone so I slept with her in the same room. hearing footsteps approaching she could tell it was only me and did not bother to look up as I drew closer to the door, she sat on the vanity mirror staring at the reflection of herself.“ What are you thinking?”“ Don't bother me and just go to bed” She was saddened and was in a state of upheaval, I could see that.“How many times do you want me to apologize for what happened? I'm really sorry for everything and wish that I could go back in time, and then I would never have done that. you don't know how bad I feel that you have to be the one who is suffering. I love you, Isabella” She does not say a word and I know that she loves me as well, but then this was not even the right time to make such confessi

Marcello’s povRodrigo was sitting on the stool in the bar sipping his favorite drink when I walked up to him, he was not happy I could tell by how he stared into space. It has been days since Alejandro and his Cartel fell apart, and that woman Carmen was killed. Everything should be back to normal but then it seemed as though it was falling apart and Rodrigo’s marriage to Isabella was slowly crumbling down, I had no clue what to do, and when Jennifer tried to talk to Isabella they ended up arguing. she has not really been herself ever since the attack with Alejandro. he left her traumatized and she had been in shock for some days that she did not eat or talk, but the doctor visited her and Rodrigo made an appointment with the hospital, she needed help and so he gave it to her. but then she was mad at him for having let that woman kiss him and could never forgive him, she saw what she saw but we all know that Rodrigo will never do that to her, he was madly in love with her when she w

Isabella’s povI've never been so furious in my life like the way I am right now. This man wasn't a monster, he was a beast for even admitting that he loved blood.“ You are sick, I swear that something is wrong with you” I quickly kicked him attempting to get away when he grabbed me and ripped apart my shirt. my eyes widened and I was speechless for a moment, but then I knew that if I did not fight him he was going to end up forcing himself on me. He lashed his lips on my neck, kissing me while I struggled pushing, kicking, and scratching, trying to get him away from him, but he was so strong that he wouldn't budge. I wondered what monster was this, I was sure that he was going to leave marks on my fragile body, the wet kiss that he laid on my skin made me so disgusted that I almost puked, but then I knew that I needed to concentrate on him and not get carried away otherwise he will be able to live up to his dream and make me be disgusted with myself.If he ever has his way with me I

AUTHOR'S POV.“Ladies and gentlemen the moment you have all been waiting for, I present to you our Alpha and his Luna with our three most favorite triplets in the world, please welcome Alpha Axel and Rachel” Davina shouted as the door opened revealing Alpha Axel and Rachel, behind them were maids who carried their triplets.Alpha Axel and Rachel walked into the hall majestically as they locked arms together, the whole hall filled with applause as they walked in, flowers and petals were thrown on them as they walked on the red carpet.“Rachel,” Davina shouted as she ran to hug her. “Congratulations, you are now officially the Luna of this great pack, you have given them three heirs at the same time, I am so happy for you”. Davina laughed as she held her hands.“Thank you so much sis, I love the decorations,” Rachel said as she glanced around.“I think that should be me, you should be thanking” Sam appeared from the back as she hugged Rachel, her face etched with a bright smile. “Congra

ALPHA AXEL'S POV.I ran inside the cottage as soon as I broke the door, my face flickered with shock as I saw Stephen holding Ardolf's head. I clenched my fists in anger, as tears brimmed in my eyes, I couldn't believe both my mother and brother were killed by the same people.“How dare you?” I shouted angrily as anger flared up in my veins. “You are indeed a monster,” I snapped.“Oh, you mean this?” He scoffed, raising Ardolf's head. “I thought you might want it as a gift” he chuckled.“Enough” Rachel commanded, her voice laced with venom as she walked in. “He is mine” her voice mixed with Mira's.“Rachel…” Stephen scoffed. “I heard you lost your children, I am so sorry for your loss” he scoffed. “Vampires were never my favorite, I had always hated them” Rachel eyed as she walked closer.“Bitch” Stephen cursed as he ran to Rachel, pushing her out the door and they both landed on the ground. “You shouldn't have” Stephen shouted as he tried choking her.My eyes opened in alarm and I t

AUTHOR'S POV.The evening sun cast long shadows on the ground. The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky, the sky was ablaze with the fire of the setting sun. The forest was filled with the sounds of chirping birds as they flew around the forest. The air filled with smoke coming from the chimney of a small cottage in the forest.“I can't believe Athena's dead” Ardolf's voice echoed through the forest, his voice laced with venom as he slammed his fists into the wall. “What are we going to do? He shouted at Stephen.Stephen immediately burst into laughter as he stared at Ardolf. “Athena brought this on herself, I warned her but she didn't listen to me and she met her demise as a consequence” Stephen scoffed.“I told you to wait, but none of you wanted to listen, Stephen just has to let his greed drive him in pursuit of the last piece of artifact, Ardolf desperately wanted the throne and Athena wanted revenge…” Cara paused as she glared at Stephen. “Sounds

RACHEL'S POV.I woke up with excruciating pain in my head, I could hear high-pitched ringing in my head, I slowly opened my eyes, and I was in a room. “What happened?” I muttered as I tried sitting up, “How did I get here?” I asked.“Rachel, are you okay,” Alpha Axel asked as he helped me up. “Are you okay?” He asked, his voice laced with concern.“What happened?” I asked as I scratched my hair in confusion. “ Why don't I remember anything?” I scoffed.“You don't remember anything?” Alpha Axel asked as he stared at me, his brows furrowed in curiosity.“I remember running with…” I paused as my memories started flooding back, my eyes widened in fear as I remembered we had been attacked by Luthus. “You don't need to stress yourself,” Alpha Axel said as he held my hand with a reassuring smile.“Luthus,” I said. My heart hammered loudly in my chest. “Luthus attacked us” I revealed, fear etched on my face.“And you killed it, you killed Luthus” Sam revealed as she walked closer. “You kill

AUTHOR'S POV.Alpha Cole and Alpha Axel sat quietly in the room, Alpha Axel's face etched with a mixture of seriousness and concern. Alpha Axel was brows furrowed in confusion as he thought about Alpha Cole's revelation, immediately they heard a scream followed by the alarm bell.“What was that?” Alpha Axel asked as he jerked up, exchanging glances with Alpha Cole. “The alarm bell” Alpha Cole answered, his brows furrowed in concern. “It seems we have an intruder,” he explained.“Intrude?” Alpha Axel asked, his mouth fell open in disbelief. “Could it be Stephen?”.“No, Stephen knows better than to attack the Whispers in their territory”. Alpha Cole explained as he walked out, Alpha Axel followed him outside quietly.Alpha Axel and Alpha Cole walked out quietly as they searched around for any suspicious movement. “Let’s go to the gate,” Alpha Cole suggested. “We need to know what is happening first,” he explained.“I need to check if Rachel and Davina are safe,” Alpha Axel said and ma

RACHEL'S POV.“Are you sure of what you are saying?” I asked as I stared blankly at Arya, I couldn't believe Athena was on the train.“I saw them talking but that was before Alpha Cole came” she explained.“But Alpha Axel didn't tell me anything,” I said as I bit my lips, fear and anxiety etched on my face.“Maybe he didn't want to make you worried,” Arya said, immediately opening the door, revealing Sam.“We are under attack” Sam revealed as she hurriedly walked towards us. “We need to get you to safety”.“But we just got here,” I said, exchanging glances with Arya, as I gasped for air in fear.“Luthus has penetrated the palace,” Sam said as she dragged me, Arya followed behind.“I can attack it, I think I know of a stronger spell”. Arya revealed as she trailed behind us.“Should I remind you that the Whisper pack and black witches do not get along?” Sam scoffed as she led us to a dark passage.“I grew up with Teresa, isn't she the black witch that works for the Whispers, I can pose

AVA'S POVWhat was that sound?What the hell was going on outside?Curiosity urged me to take a look, but fear held me back. I was frozen, unable to move.The whole situation was beyond terrifying. If I didn’t have even a little self-control, I probably would have pissed myself."You, go out there and stop whatever is causing trouble," the man beside me barked. At this point, I assumed he was their boss.The van door swung open, and they rushed out, ready to face whatever was waiting outside. But I knew, hell anyone with a brain knew that was a terrible idea.You don’t go up against a black wolf and expect to walk away alive."Please, just let me go. Let us get out of here before it—" I pleaded, but I barely got to complete my sentence. All I got in return was a harsh pull on my hair as the man growled."Shut up. Just shut the fuck up," he warned, shoving my head forward as he let go of my hair. I cried, curling into the corner of the vehicle, squeezing my eyes shut, and covering my e

AVA’S POV“You see, our tracker picked up her scent all the way here, even with all the rot and blood polluting the air,” a voice echoed down the stairs. A voice I knew.I stiffened.I could smell her. Hear her. Feel her.And I knew exactly what this meant, I was screwed. Not just the usual kind of trouble. No. This was the kind of trouble that swallowed you whole and spat out your bones.“I don’t usually let my clients back here," Enoch said. "Wouldn’t want the council sniffing around my little operation. But you, Madam Evelyn… you, I trust.”Yes…Evelyn..My senses hadn’t been wrong all along. My freaking stepmother was somehow here?How? Why?! This night had already been a horror show, but somehow, it had just taken the kind of turn that makes people wake up screaming.“I am not your client,” Evelyn said, her voice cutting through the filth in the air. “I don’t partake in the consumption of human flesh, and I certainly have no interest in whatever disgusting business you have runni

AVA POV I woke up with a throbbing headache, my vision blurry and struggling to adjust to the darkness. My body felt heavy, my mind sluggish, like I had been drugged. What the hell was going on? I let out a weak cough, trying to shake off the haze covering my thoughts. Then it hit me, hard and fast. The air reeked of something so vile it made my stomach turn. Raw blood. Rotting meat. I suddenly realized something that made me snap my eyes open. My senses sharpened, and my vision finally cleared. That smell wasn’t just bad, it was death itself. I suddenly panicked as I yanked at my arms, only to feel the painful bite of ropes digging into my skin. I was tied to a chair. My heart pounded in my ears as I twisted and pulled, but the rope wouldn’t budge. “What the hell is this?” I rasped, my voice shaking. “Where am I? Let me go!” An amused chuckle filled the room. “Oh… you are finally awake,” a deep voice murmured. I froze. The sound of a knife scraping against wood sen

Ava pov“What did you say?” I asked the old man, trying to process the words that came out of his mouth.What does he mean by "I need to be prepared for what's coming"? What exactly is coming that I need to get ready for?“You start work tomorrow, right? This place gets busy on weekends, so you need to eat and get your strength,” he said casually as he cleaned up the mess. “Eat your food quickly, then you can sleep in the room.”I nodded, trying to understand everything before finally smiling. I must have been overthinking. His words sounded reasonable enough.I sat down and quickly started eating the food in front of me, my stomach growling, clearly in need of it.“You done?” The man asked, coming over to check on me just a few minutes later. The look on his face showed he was surprised to see me finish so fast.“I was really hungry,” I muttered, and he nodded, giving me a smile.“That’s to be expected, especially for a woman in your condition,” he said, looking around before adding,

Ava's Pov You want us to do what?” The haze clouding my mind from kissing him vanished in an instant. My senses snapped back, and I immediately pushed myself off him. Iris or rather, Lycan Iris didn’t seem fazed. His expression had turned cold, serious, as if he meant every word. He wanted to marry me? And he looked completely serious about it. “Are you being serious right now?” I asked, needing to hear it again, just to be sure. His gaze darkened. “I don’t say things I am not sure about,” he said, reaching for a glass of alcohol I hadn’t even noticed on the table beside him. He poured himself a drink, his movements calm. “I want to marry you. And I mean it.” “Why?” The shock was clear in my voice. I took a deep breath, trying to make sense of it. “Why would you want to marry me? We are practically strangers. It doesn’t make any sense.”“Because I can,” he said, his tone indifferent, almost lazy. “Besides, it feels good to take something that belongs to my brother. Think

Ava’s Pov "U… us?" I managed to get the words out, even though I could barely control the stammer that followed. He wanted to talk about us? Was there even an us? He and I held eye contact, my heart pounding so fast I could barely keep up. And my wolf... she stirred inside me, restless, almost uncontrollable. His eyes lingered on me, starting with mine before dropping lower. Lower and lower, until they landed on my lips. Nervously, I bit down on them, and I saw his eyes darken. It was like he wanted to give in, to close the space between us. Oddly enough, I didn’t find the thought strange. In fact, I welcomed it. What the hell was wrong with me? My thoughts were a mess. “T… that night... you took advantage of me when I was vulnerable, didn’t you? You just decided to have your way with me,” I said, my voice trembling. He let out a low chuckle, his hand slowly reaching for my hair. Gently, he tucked it behind my ear. "I’m not the type to take advantage," he murmured, his voi