Another Rejection SEVEN YEARS LATER... RHEA’S POV “Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” The off-key chorus from the crowd around me and the cake was both endearing and mildly amusing. I couldn’t help but smile widely as they clapped and cheered, their enthusiasm infectious. T
I couldn’t see myself falling in love with anyone again. That ship had sailed, sunk, and been eaten by metaphorical sharks. Sure, I had tried a few casual relationships, but there was no spark, no connection. My heart felt like an empty shell. These days, the only things that made me feel alive were
Closed Hearts MILES’ POV “Miles, the reporter from Alante is in the mansion. Remember what we discussed,” Evans’ voice came through the phone. “This is good for the business. Please don’t scare the poor woman away with your frosty alpha demeanor.” I grunted in response and ended the call without
Collision RHEA’S POV “Wow! This place is a wonder,” Stella exclaimed as we stepped out of the car and made our way toward the entrance of the medical research center. She wasn’t exaggerating. The place was nothing short of breathtaking. The sleek skyscraper stood tall, and the glass facade reflec
RHEA'S POV My name is Rhea, I am Fourteen years old. I have never felt my mother’s love for a single day, and that hollow feeling has only grown sharper since my father passed away. My mother seems to hunt for the smallest reasons to tear me down, while she showers my twin younger sister, Roxy, wi
Four years later... RHEA'S POV The final bell rang, and as the teacher exited the class, I practically bolted out of my seat, stuffing my books into my backpack like I was running from a crime scene. My aim was to evade Yuri, the alpha’s son on loan from another pack for training. No matter how st
MILES' POV “One! Two! Ready! Go!” Rico bellowed over the thumping bass that filled the room, his voice competing with the music as he raised his shot glass. Evans and I downed our drinks, slamming the empty glasses on the table. I let out a sigh, glancing around at my friends who were practic
RHEA'S POV A sharp, searing pain jolted me awake, cutting through my sleep like a hot knife. My whole body was on fire, each limb screaming in agony as my bones twisted and cracked. I lay on the cold kitchen floor, groaning, as realization dawned: it was happening. I was shifting. It was midnig
Collision RHEA’S POV “Wow! This place is a wonder,” Stella exclaimed as we stepped out of the car and made our way toward the entrance of the medical research center. She wasn’t exaggerating. The place was nothing short of breathtaking. The sleek skyscraper stood tall, and the glass facade reflec
Closed Hearts MILES’ POV “Miles, the reporter from Alante is in the mansion. Remember what we discussed,” Evans’ voice came through the phone. “This is good for the business. Please don’t scare the poor woman away with your frosty alpha demeanor.” I grunted in response and ended the call without
I couldn’t see myself falling in love with anyone again. That ship had sailed, sunk, and been eaten by metaphorical sharks. Sure, I had tried a few casual relationships, but there was no spark, no connection. My heart felt like an empty shell. These days, the only things that made me feel alive were
Another Rejection SEVEN YEARS LATER... RHEA’S POV “Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” The off-key chorus from the crowd around me and the cake was both endearing and mildly amusing. I couldn’t help but smile widely as they clapped and cheered, their enthusiasm infectious. T
“Alpha! Watch out!” Instinctively, I spun on my heel, but it was too late. A rogue who was unnoticed amidst the chaos, had leapt out of the shadows with a crude spear in his hand. The weapon struck me with brutal force, the sharp edge slicing through my abdomen. Pain erupted in my stomach, sharp an
Fate's Double Edge Seven Months Later... MILES’ POV I woke with a jolt as thunder roared across the night sky, followed by a flash of lightning that lit up the room for a brief moment. My heart was racing, though I couldn’t tell if it was from the storm or the dream I had just escaped. My sleep h
“Marisa said he begged Hailey to come back to him, but she refused. She wanted nothing more to do with him or his mother.” She sniffed again, fresh tears flowing down her cheeks. “Hailey died during childbirth. The same night she gave birth to Rhea; I went into premature labor. They rushed me to Mar
Tides of Guilt and Grief MILES’ POV I watched as Roxy’s mother was escorted into the dimly lit interrogation room; her hands were bound with silver cuffs that gleamed under the harsh light. Her face was streaked with dried tears, her eyes swollen and red. She kept her gaze firmly on the floor, a
I clenched my fists at his audacity but kept my tone level. “Miles, I don’t want trouble with you or your pack. And I certainly don’t want to disrespect your parents, just as you’ve disrespected mine today. But I’ll say this one last time, Rhea isn’t here. If she were, do you think my parents would’