Novels by Ijeoma Lucy

AVAWe stood in the bright sunlight, the sound of birds chirping and leaves rustling in the gentle breeze filling the air. The communal area was bustling with people, the smell of freshly cooked food wafting from the kitchen. "It's gone," I said, looking down at my hand where Seth had grasped mine just moments before. But now, I feel nothing. Looking up at Derek, I felt confused. "What do you mean, what's gone?" Derek asked through our link, his eyes narrowing slightly."The connection, I don't feel anything. No buzz, no nothing," I replied, shaking my head. Derek looked at Seth, who was standing off to the side, his expression strange. The Seth I had left just days before was a devastating mess, but today he almost looked robotic."How can it just go?" Derek asked, his voice low and serious, as Vee chattered on in the background. "I don't know," I said, feeling confused. I had to admit, it was a relief that the connection was gone, but still, it was a bit weird.Just then, Adrian bur

AVA Derek's fingers on my chin sent shivers down my spine, his eyes burning with an intensity that felt like it was scorching my very soul. He looked like a man who had been denied for a very long time, his wicked smirk promising me that this was not going to be a slow, easy ride. I didn't want it to be.If we were right – and Nimue believed we were – Seth wasn't our fated mate, neither of ours. Was Derek actually Nimue . Maybe he was, and this spell was just holding her back from feeling it like I did. Hopefully, I wanted her to feel this for herself, not just through me. Because it was a rush, a complete and utter cycle of hormones, nerves, and love.We had both chosen him. That had to mean something to her, right? The fact she was mated, but still chose another. Her reasoning was unselfish; she wanted me to have my shot at happiness. But maybe, somewhere deep down, she knew this was it – he was ours, and that's what made this decision easy for her.Who knows? All I could think abo

DEREK Ava had been missing all day and night, and I was getting anxious. But I had promised to trust her, so I kept searching for our bond, checking in constantly. Every time I did, she seemed okay, sometimes a little sad, but not scared or in danger.I met up with Shirer and asked her to check in on Ava. The image she conjured up showed wolves sleeping in the sun and moonlight. But even that peaceful scene sparked jealousy in me.I decided to give Ava some space and went back to studying the ancient mythology books I'd taken from Seth's house. I found them fascinating, and they helped from being jealous. But as I delved deeper into the books, I started to feel uneasy. Our bond was faltering, and I sensed Ava was scared. I called out to her, and when she responded, I knew she was in danger.I quickly gathered the others – Adrian, Vee, Shirer, and Blake. We needed to find Ava, and fast. Thanks to Shirer's location spell, we were able to track Ava down, but it took some time. When we

AVA Seth had proposed that we unleash our wolves for a run. To be honest, I wasn't enthusiastic about the idea. I feared that Nimue and Seth's wolf would get overly excited and we'd end up mating. However, Nimue was on her best behavior around him, exhibiting only playful nips and cuddling when they rested.As I observed their connection, I sensed an unusual bond between them. It was peculiar. I felt the same intense emotions I experienced when I was around Derek, but without the fierce passion.I really needed to discuss this with Seth and gain a deeper understanding. However, communicating with him in my wolf form was challenging."Nimue," I called out to her."Yes?" she responded."Why doesn't your mating bond with Seth feel the same as my bond with Derek?" I asked."This is how I've always known our mating to be - comfortable, calm, and dependable," she explained.That didn't sound like any mating bond I'd ever heard of. But then again, maybe we all couldn't be the same. Their bo

DEREK I trailed behind Seth, my mind reeling with the news Joshua had just shared. I needed to speak with my dad, to ensure everything was okay back home. As we walked, the sound of seagulls filled the air, and the salty scent of the ocean wafted through the village.Seth led me to his house, a cozy little cottage with a thatched roof and a garden full of vibrant flowers. He pushed open the door, revealing a warm and inviting interior. "Your dad found this old-fashioned way of communicating amusing," Seth explained, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "But it's effective. He's on frequency 45."He gestured to an ancient-looking machine in the corner of the room. I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What the hell is that?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me.Seth chuckled. "A radio transceiver. We use it to keep in touch with the council and the boat. Usually, we rely on magical messages, but since your pack doesn't have a witch, this is our backup plan."I nodded, taking in th

AVA As the boat carrying Joshua, Andrea and Celeste pulled back onto the shore, my stomach was in my throat. Celeste's presence was especially unnerving, given her history with our group. She had obviously gone to do the same to them as they had to us. Her eyes locked onto mine, and I sensed a mixture of curiosity and calculation behind her gaze.Derek's voice whispered in my ear, "Why are you nervous?" I turned to face him, my eyes meeting his concerned expression. Blake was standing at my side, his eyes fixed on Celeste's retreating form.I took a deep breath, trying to process the turmoil brewing inside me. "He's been back home while the fallout of me coming out to everyone was going down. We came here when we had made it, so we didn't see it. The last thing I saw when we left there was my dad apologizing for my mother, but where was she? I have a feeling he's here for a reason. Why would he just want to get up and come here? I guess I am just looking at it that maybe he's here to