Novels by Ijeoma Lucy

AVA’ POVThe air in the dining room was thick with tension, each breath I took feeling heavier than the last. I could sense the weight of all their eyes on me, each person around the table waiting for something—an answer, an explanation, or perhaps a decision. It wasn’t just any ordinary conversation. This was about my future, my past, my choices. And, I knew, it was about Derek and Seth.As the tension in the dining room thickened, I took a deep breath and met the expectant gazes of those seated around the long oak table. I straightened my posture, trying to keep my nerves at bay, and cleared my throat. “We need to be honest with you all,” I said, my voice surprising me with its steadiness.Derek sat beside me, his posture relaxed yet firm, his presence grounding me even as my pulse raced. He had always been my anchor, but tonight, it felt as if we were at the edge of a cliff, looking down at the unknown.Across from us sat Alpha Marcus and Luna Evelyn, their expressions ,their faces

“Excuse me,” I muttered, my voice clenched between my teeth. My heart pounded with an intensity that matched the heat rising in my chest. This wasn’t just some casual disruption in our lives. No, this was something far deeper, something more dangerous. I knew, in my gut, that if I didn’t get out of here now, if I didn’t take control of the situation—this situation—I would lose my mind. And maybe my life.The guy… he was gifted. I still didn’t know exactly what that meant, or how it worked, but the sharpness in my instincts told me he was dangerous. I had no idea how powerful he was, but from the way my wolf growled, I knew it wasn’t a threat to be taken lightly. And yet, I couldn’t shake the suffocating urge to confront him, to find out just how far I’d go to protect what was mine.“Mom,” I said, forcing the words past my gritted teeth. “I’ll be back for dinner. I just… I need to do something.” My voice faltered for a split second, betraying the chaos that whirled inside me.I glanced

DEREK The man’s head tilted as his sharp gaze traveled up toward me. His expression was calm, unreadable, but there was a spark in his eyes as if he were observing something he found... interesting. Then, with a faint smile, he shifted his attention to Ava, and that subtle smile grew warmer, more curious. My jaw clenched.Taking a step back, the man addressed me directly, his voice polite yet measured. “I’m guessing you’re the future Alpha we were coming to meet?”Every instinct in me wanted to snap, to remind him where he stood. Instead, my father’s pointed throat-clearing from behind me brought me back to focus. Begrudgingly, I replied, “That’s right.”The man introduced himself, extending a hand up to me since I still stood a step above him on the staircase. “My name is Seth. I’m the Alpha of my pack.”Ava squeezed past him on her way down the steps. I didn’t miss the way his eyes lingered on her, following her movements as though he couldn’t help himself. A low growl stirred in m

The tension in the air was palpable as Derek and I stood side by side in the pack house, both trying to remain calm, though I could feel the storm of emotions brewing beneath the surface. The alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack had arrived, and with them came the knowledge that everything was about to change.We had decided to tell everyone the truth about us—the bond we shared that went beyond physical connection. Derek and I had been inseparable, our emotions intertwined in ways that felt both exhilarating and overwhelming. But with the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack on their way, I couldn't help but feel that the storm was closing in.The moment they stepped through the door, the atmosphere in the room shifted. Seth, the Alpha of the Lunaris Mystique pack, entered with his sister, Vee, standing by his side. Their energy was magnetic. As soon as Vee caught Adrian’s gaze, something unspoken passed between them. Their eyes locked, and it was cle

AVA It was the day before the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack were set to arrive. Tomorrow, Derek would claim his bonded mate, and our fleeting, fragile connection would be nothing but a memory.I woke up in the cave, the emptiness beside me a harsh reminder that he wasn’t there. Rubbing sleep from my eyes, I noticed movement outside. A wolf paced back and forth, its movements deliberate and vigilant, like it was on guard."Derek?" I called groggily, stepping toward the entrance. But as I approached, the wolf shifted, its fur receding to reveal a familiar figure. To my surprise, it wasn’t Derek—it was Adrian."Adrian?" I stammered, unsure of what to make of his presence."It’s okay, Ava," he said, his voice calm but firm. "Derek asked me to watch over you until he gets back.”I felt a rush of panic. "I… we were just…" I struggled to find the words, my mind racing."Having sex?" he interrupted with a smirk, laughing at my wide-eyed expression. "Relax. Derek told me

"Where have you been, Derek?" Adrian's voice broke the silence, his sharp gaze fixing on me. "I’ve barely seen you these past few days.”I hesitated for a moment, the half-truth already on the tip of my tongue. "I’ve been working on the building project—the new pack house for the increasing numbers in the pack," I said evenly. "And preparing for the arrival of the Alpha and his sister from the Lunaris Mystique pack." It wasn’t a lie, but it wasn’t the full truth either.The truth was, I had spent most of my time with Ava at the cave, a sanctuary I had made into something of a second home. After her daily shifts, we’d meet there under the cover of darkness, spending the night together. Those hours were our escape—a space where we could bond, talk, and let the tension between us unravel.If someone had told me before that I’d find solace with someone like Ava, I would have laughed. But she wasn’t like anyone else. Ava had a quiet strength about her, a resilience forged from years of b