Novels by Samantha Jones

Elena’s povAfter Tina left, Hector walked in.The dim light played tricks on his face as he stood there, hesitating, staring right at me."Aren’t you here to talk? Go ahead," I snapped, my voice laced with impatience.Hector frowned and took a few steps toward me, as if to reach out.I instinctively backed away, putting distance between us as if he were toxic."Just talk from there," I said, fighting back a wave of nausea.Hector seemed oblivious to my rejection.Instead, he asked in a condescending tone, like teasing a pet, "Are you still angry?"I shot him a sharp glare, my anger flaring up. "Angry? Why would I be angry? Or should I ask, what reason do I have to be angry? Am I angry because you accused me of adultery to crown Vanessa as Luna? Or because you made me handle everything—the banquet, your wedding, and your mistress’s succession ceremony?"Hector’s casual demeanor vanished at my words.A hint of regret flickered in his eyes, but he quickly composed himself."It wasn’t my

Elena’s pov"Damn right! Thank goodness Vanessa reminded us," Miranda chimed in quickly.She turned to me with that bossy tone of hers and ordered, "Elena, go with Jack and settle tonight's bill now.""Thirteen million for drinks?" I shot back, sarcasm dripping from my voice."How could it be thirteen million?" Mrs. Miranda frowned, clearly annoyed. "I mean, all the expenses for tonight. You’re footing the bill. And after that, you're heading to the car dealership with Jack to buy back the two cars Hector sold.""But, come on, that's not fair," Jack hesitated. "Elena shouldn’t have to cover these costs, especially since she’s not the Luna anymore."Miranda didn’t see anything wrong with her demands."What's unfair about it?" she scoffed. "The Blue Mountain Pack is history, her parents are gone, and from now on, she's got only Hector to rely on. She should pony up, right?""But...""Jack, do you not know your place? Is it your turn to speak?" Miranda shut him down.Jack shot me a sympa

Elena’s povHector’s words hit me like a slap in the face, snapping me out of my misery.My heart turned to ice.I didn’t come back to win his affection; I came back to reject him on the full moon and reclaim my lost power.Then, I’d return to the Blue Mountain Pack and protect my people.Losing his cheap, trashy love might actually be a blessing in disguise.I wiped the tears from my face, forced a strong smile, and nodded.“Fine, whatever. I’ll give up the position of Luna.”Hector visibly relaxed, the tension melting away from his face, while Vanessa couldn’t hide the smug grin spreading across her lips.Her triumphant expression made me want to vomit.The grand celebration ended up being a complete joke.Under the dazzling crystal chandelier, the living room felt empty and cold.Hector and Vanessa lounged on the sofa, while Miranda stood nearby, her face twisted with anger.She started scolding me: “It’s all your fault! Everyone left the celebration unhappy! Your parents are dead,

Elena’s povThe guards froze mid-action, hands retracting like they'd been burned, faces drained of color as they spun around in shock."Alpha..." someone stammered, barely able to speak.I struggled to stand, my body trembling uncontrollably as I lifted my gaze to meet Hector's piercing stare.Beside Hector, Vanessa stood, her arm linked intimately with his, a victorious smirk on her lips that stabbed at my heart, making it hard to breathe.I fought to steady myself, feeling my blood turn to ice within me.When no one answered him, Hector's voice boomed louder."Speak up! What's going on here?""W-we..." the guards mumbled, heads bowed in fear, unable to continue.Suddenly, Vanessa stepped forward, her voice dripping with false sweetness but filled with venom. "Elena, as Luna, shouldn't you be hosting guests in the banquet hall? What are you doing here with the guards?"In just a few words, Vanessa redirected the blame onto me, her eyes glinting with triumph, like a cat playing with i

Elena’s povUnder the moonlight, I made my way back to the Dark Moon Pack.As I got closer, I could hear the sounds of lively music.The whole Pack house was lit up like a Christmas tree, clearly hosting a massive party.Thinking about the chaos back at Blue Mountain Pack, my heart felt like it was being squeezed.I took a deep breath and walked into the courtyard.The courtyard was buzzing with joy.People were clinking glasses, celebrating with wine, flowers, and music.The decorations were over the top, with sparkling lights reflecting off colorful balloons and flowers.The banquet table was loaded with fancy food, and the smell of roasted meat only made my inner turmoil worse.This party wasn't for me, so I had no plans to stick around.I just wanted to get back to my room.But then, someone grabbed my arm."Elena, where have you been? The party’s almost over!" A scolding voice rang in my ear.I turned around to see Tiffany’s angry face.Not far behind her, Miranda was walking tow

Elena’s povBefore the crack of dawn, I raced back to Blue Mountain Pack.Stepping onto our turf felt like stepping into a nightmare:Instead of lively streets, I saw nothing but rubble and ruins.The air reeked of blood and smoke that stung my nostrils.Tents had sprung up everywhere, sheltering wounded pack members whose moans cut through the eerie silence of dawn.Little ones clung to tattered toys, their eyes wide with fear and confusion.Elders sat amidst the wreckage, their gaze fixed on the horizon as if hoping for a miracle.My heart twisted painfully as I walked past them, every step heavier than the last, heading straight for the Pack house.The guards at the entrance, their eyes tired and red, nodded respectfully as I went by.I hesitated at the courtyard entrance.A sense of dread tightened my chest—had my parents and brother really fallen in battle?"Elena," a voice called out from behind me.I turned to see David Smith, my father's Beta.Surprise flickered across his face