Novels by Ogala Miriam

Ethan's POV I stepped out and saw Emily in the living room. "Is there a problem?" I asked, concern etched on my face. "I was hearing loud voices.”I raised an eyebrow, my curiosity piqued. "An unexpected visitor?" I repeated, my voice gentle. I took a step closer to Emily, trying to get her to meet my gaze. "Everything okay?" I asked, my tone softening."There isn't," she said, her gaze drifting away from mine. Her voice was laced with a hint of tension, and I could sense that she was hiding something.I nodded, taking note of the subtle change in Emily's demeanor. "Olivia's back," she announced, her voice neutral. I couldn't help but think of my own unwanted visitor. But my attention was quickly refocused on Emily, and the hint of unease that lingered beneath her composed exterior.She cleared her throat nervously. "I was about to inform you... I will be leaving this morning." Those words made my heart drop."Just wait until after dinner, then," I said, trying to sound casual. But E

EMILY'S POV I rushed back, my footsteps silent on the stairs as I watched him walk away. His eyes sparkled with a love so true as he confirmed his love for Olivia. My heart shattered into a million pieces as I realized the painful truth: he was in love, and he had always been in love. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I felt my world crumbling around me. My box of emotions was overflowing, and I couldn't hold back the sorrow anymore.I was already packed, my bags stood silently in the shadows, a poignant reminder of the decision I'd made. Immediately after dinner, I would be leaving him forever. The thought was razor-sharp, cutting through my heart like a knife. I felt a chill run down my spine as I contemplated the finality of it all - the end of our relationship, the end of our life together.Tomorrow was a day of conflicting desires. A part of me yearned for its arrival, eager to escape the anguish that had become my reality. I longed to leave behind the shattered remain

Ethan's POVI found myself drawn to her room, compelled to gaze into her eyes. Their piercing beauty had a calming effect on my frazzled nerves. I stood there, mesmerized, unsure of what to say to her. Our time together was fleeting, and soon we'd be parting ways forever. In the precious moments I had left, I couldn't help but indulge in the beauty of her gorgeous eyes.I retreated to my bedroom, seeking solace in the familiar comfort of my bed. As I lay down, I stretched out my muscles, trying to release the tension that had been building up inside me. But despite my efforts to relax, my heart remained heavy with pain.My heart ached with the weight of inaction. I yearned to fight for what I desired, but the risk of vulnerability held me back. The fear of being shattered once more, of enduring an everlasting pain, kept my emotions in check. My mind screamed to take a stand, to seize what was mine, but the terror of heartbreak silenced my resolve, leaving me paralyzed and torn.The sh

EMILY'S POV Liam's eyes darted around the space, his gaze lingering on every corner as if expecting someone to emerge from the shadows before finally settling on me to ask, "Did Ava speak harshly to you?” “No,” I replied, my voice firm so he couldn't see right through me, but unfortunately he did because I met a skeptical look on his face. “Emily,” he called, his voice gentle as always, "Are you hiding anything from me?" he added. His eyes locked on mine with an intense gaze. “I'm not.” I needed to be out of her. My body was here, but my mind and soul were with someone who cared least about me. I realized at that moment I was in love with Ethan. I had always known that, but what I just discovered was the connection between me and Liam-Lust. I didn't know how to put it. I didn't know how to tell him why I was giddy with excitement whenever he was around. It wasn't because I loved him; it was because I wanted to escape the sad reality of unrequited love. “Emily,” I snapped out o

Ethan's POVI watched from a distance as Liam's car pulled away from the curb, a mixture of curiosity and unease swirling in my chest. I had specifically warned Emily to keep our arrangement private, and yet, here she was, meeting with...him. I narrowed my eyes, my mind racing with possibilities. What were they discussing? And why did Emily feel the need to sneak around behind my back? I made a mental note to confront Liam about this later, my eyes never leaving the fading tail lights of his car.The anger simmered beneath my surface, a slow-burning fire that threatened to consume me. I couldn't believe she would kiss me, pretend to have feelings for me, when all along she was still entangled with Liam. The thought was a bitter pill to swallow, and I felt my jaw clenched in frustration. I wasn't used to feeling this way about anyone, especially not a woman. My usual detachment, my ability to remain aloof, had been breached, and it was a disconcerting feeling.I stood in front of the s

EMILY’S POVI felt a surge of anger and frustration towards Ethan, mixed with a strong dose of self-loathing for the desire I still felt for him. It was a toxic combination that left me feeling raw and exposed.I hated how my heart went crazy whenever Ethan was near. The skipping beats and nervous flutters were a dead giveaway to the feelings I was trying to suppress.I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't notice Liam standing there, and I ended up bumping into him.Liam raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile on his face. "Hey, looks like I've got Miss Clumsy back in the building."I attempted to muster a smile, but my heart wasn't in it. The pain and turmoil I'd been feeling lingered, making it impossible for me to feign happiness.Liam's eyes locked onto mine, and he could tell something was off. "Hey, is everything okay?" he asked, his voice soft with concern."No, I'm good," I said, trying to downplay my emotions. But Liam wasn't buying it. He kept looking at me with that c

AXELI had blown the plan. I wasn't supposed to mention Laura's name. It was a critical mistake, one I couldn't afford to make. She couldn't know my true identity, not now, not ever.The most agonizing part was that her memory still haunted me. The scent of her smooth cologne lingered, refusing to fade away.‘Oh, Moon Goddess, please, take this torment from me.’ No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake the thought of her from my mind. It was as if I couldn't escape the memories that haunted me.Her slender legs and silky skin were etched in my mind, refusing to be forgotten. But I knew I had to try and shake off the image - it wasn't the right time, and seeing her again wasn't a necessity… not now. Yet, my emotions seemed to have a mind of their own, and they were getting the better of me.‘I need you in my study,’ I mind linked my beta, Tom.His response was instantaneous: ‘On my way, Alpha.’Within minutes, Tom appeared in my study. I couldn't help but appreciate his efficiency;

ELIANAVivian's voice dripped with malice as she said, "Congratulations on finding a new mate." Her words hung in the air like a challenge, and I knew she was mocking me. I chose to ignore the jab, my silence a deliberate refusal to rise to her bait.Beta Harold's gaze narrowed, his eyes fixed on Victoria as she served him. "Is she barren?" he asked gruffly, his voice like a slap. The savory aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air, but I felt a chill run down my spine as I waited for Victoria's response.My heart sank, heavy with the weight of Beta Harold's words. Bear him children? The thought was suffocating. I felt a desperate longing to escape, to flee back to the infuriating yet captivating Axel. His chiseled features and piercing gaze flashed in my mind, a tantalizing reminder.Victoria's eyes darted nervously between me and my father, her discomfort palpable. But before the silence could grow more awkward, my father stepped in, his voice low and reassuring."She is not bar

ELIANA "I made dinner, let's go eat," Victoria announced, her piercing gaze settled on me, her eyes flashing with malice. I braced myself for the inevitable insult, and it came with biting precision: "This meal is for the fertile, but I suppose the barren can join us too." Vivian's annoying giggle echoed through the room, and I felt a sting from Victoria's venomous words.The sting I felt wasn't from Victoria's insult - I knew the truth about myself - but from the painful realization that the only family I had derived so much joy in seeing me hurt. Vivian's giggles and Victoria's venomous words hung in the air, a harsh reminder of the toxic dynamics that had become all too familiar.My father's words cut deep, a familiar sting that never seemed to lose its potency. “I wouldn't normally let you eat at the same table as me and my family,” he said, each word a reminder of my perpetual outsider status. I gulped dry air, the pain of years of maltreatment and rejection still fresh, still r

ELIANA The next word I heard sealed my fate. “Herold, here is your new mate,” my father said. The sentence was hanging in the air like a challenge. It wasn't a revelation; I had suspected it all along. This man hated me, and now it seemed he was determined to ruin my life forever."But, Father..." I trailed off, my words lost on him. He didn't even flinch; he just pinned me with a gaze that was both unyielding and absolute. The finality in his eyes was unmistakable - there would be no argument, no negotiation, no escape. It was clear: his decision was made, and I was bound to it.I summoned a courage I hadn't felt in ages and blurted out: "Beta Harold, I...he's not my mate." I wouldn't normally speak to my father that way but desperation had taken over. I was grasping at anything, no matter how reckless, to alter the course of events that seemed inevitable.Beta Harold's face contorted into a deep frown. "Young lady, you should be grateful I'm willing to make you my chosen mate, nobo

ELIANA I clenched my fists, biting back a retort as Victoria's venomous words hung in the air. I knew that responding to her jabs would only lead to punishment from my father, so I forced myself to remain silent, swallowing my anger and resentment. The effort left me seething, but I kept my emotions in check, refusing to give Victoria the satisfaction of getting under my skin.I trailed behind Victoria, my curiosity piqued, and entered the sitting room. But it was my father's expression that truly caught me off guard.Was I seeing things? It looked almost like a smile on my father's face, but that couldn't be right.I rubbed my eyes, wondering if I was hallucinating. No, it was definitely a smile - a small, subtle one, but a smile nonetheless. I was taken aback; my father didn't smile often, especially not at me.I approached my father, and to my surprise, the smile remained. For a moment, I felt a spark of happiness, which was strange, given our complicated relationship. I couldn't

ELIANAHe settled into the chair behind the massive bed I was lounging on, and I couldn't resist tracing the contours of his chiseled abs with my eyes. Seriously, how was it humanly possible for someone to be THAT ridiculously hot?!I had so many questions in my mind: how did I get here? Was I unconscious and for how long? I was a jumble of emotions I couldn't even think straight. 'Moon goddess Intervene'"You don't think I knew?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.I swiftly looked away, trying to play it cool, but I was pretty sure he'd caught me ogling him. You can't blame me, he was hot to the extent that he was supposed to be in a museum."Yeah," I said, nodding. "It's a tradition people outside our pack rarely know about." I looked puzzled, wondering how he knew..."We never speak of it," I added, my voice barely above a whisper. "And to be honest, I'm not entirely sure, but I think it was some kind of tragic event in the past that led to the law being created, and there is a powerful