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Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Perfect Man, Perfect Life
Jade Nightshade My life was perfect. No, really, it was. I could feel it in every fiber of my being, and anyone with eyes could see it too. Being the Alpha’s daughter had its perks—respect, admiration, power. It gave me a confidence that other girls could only dream of. And sure, I hadn’t yet found my mate, but I was still a few weeks shy of eighteen. It didn’t bother me because I was confident I already knew who it would be.Rowan.He and Darius, who was two years older and had been away training to become a warrior for the past five years, had been my best friends for as long as I could remember. But Rowan and I were closer, practically inseparable since birth, being the same age. He was set to be the next Beta, and if things worked out perfectly, he might one day be Alpha by my side. It made perfect sense. I mean, what more could I ask for?"Jade!"? My mother's voice snapped me out of my thoughts, pulling me back from the pleasant daydreams of my future with Rowan. "Stop daydream
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Dangerous Oath
Jade Nightshade Rowan pulled back slightly, his eyes locked onto mine. Instead of kissing me again, he tilted his head toward the sky, his hands resting lightly on my waist. “Look at the moon,” he murmured softly.I followed his gaze, glancing up. The moon was enormous, hanging low in the sky and casting an ethereal light over everything. There was something... different about it tonight. It was almost like it was calling to us.“It’s beautiful,” he whispered, his fingers brushing my cheek, sending a warm flush through me. “Just like you.”I smiled, a little embarrassed, but then Rowan's face shifted, becoming more serious. “I did some research,” he said, his voice quiet but firm. “I spent hours in my father’s library. Tonight’s moon is special. It’s said to bond souls—two people in love. Forever.”I frowned, the words both thrilling and terrifying at the same time. "Bond souls?" I repeated, my heart suddenly pounding faster. "Rowan, that sounds... dangerous. What if... what if we ar
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Heartbreak in the Making
Jade Nightshade The soft murmur of voices reached me through the haze of my fever as I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. My mother's voice was unmistakable—firm yet laced with worry. She was talking to the pack doctor, no doubt trying to figure out why I’d been sick for over a week now."How could she just fall sick like this?" I heard her ask; her frustration barely masked. "She was fine the night before. This doesn’t make any sense.""We’ve run all the tests we can." The doctor’s voice was calm but uncertain. " There's nothing physically wrong with her that we can pinpoint. It's... strange. I’ve never seen a case like this."I closed my eyes, my body aching with a fatigue that was more than just physical. I knew why I was sick, even if they didn’t. It wasn’t a typical illness. It was the bond. The oath Rowan and I had taken... I could feel it tightening its grip on me, like an invisible chain pulling me deeper into this state. But how could I explain that? They’d never understan
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Behind Broken Vows
Jade Nightshade I stumbled back into the house, my vision blurred by tears that clung stubbornly to the corners of my eyes. As my world spinned, I saw my mother waiting by the entrance, her face lighting up with concern the moment she saw me."Oh dear, what's wrong? Why are you back already? Is the party over?" Her voice was laced with confusion, her eyes scanning me like she was trying to find an answer on my face.I felt my chest tighten at her question. The image of Rowan, his hands on *her*, flooded my mind again. I could still see the way his eyes glowed when he looked at that redhead, just like he used to look at me. A sob built in my throat, but I swallowed it down, clenching my fists.“Jade? Where’s Rowan? Isn’t he supposed to be with you?” Her voice softened, almost hesitant. “He’s your mate, isn’t he?”That was it. The final straw. The dam broke, and I snapped.“I *never* want to see that bastard’s face again!” I yelled, my voice hoarse and trembling as it echoed. I didn’t
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Beyond Deception
Jade Nightshade Nine months had passed, almost a year, and life has settled into something that feels almost perfect, just like it was before. I still got sick sometimes, the lingering effect of the blood oath, but it was nothing like before. Now, it was just a dull ache that would come and go, something I had learnt to live with. It was my secret, one I would take to my grave.Rowon, as always, was by my side. More loving than ever, in fact. We were nineteen now, and he had recently taken over as Beta after his father came back injured from that skirmish with the neighbouring pack. Rowon had stepped up in ways that made me proud beyond words.At the moment, he was in a meeting with my father, which meant I had the house to myself. Our house. It was still strange, thinking of it as ours, but it was a good strange. I was in the kitchen, preparing dinner for when he’d return, humming softly as I stirred the pot of stew. The warmth of the stove and the smell of spices filled the small
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Love Deceit
Jade Nightshade “You son of a gun!” I screamed, my voice echoing across the conference hall as I clenched my fists so tightly my knuckles ached. I wanted to swing, to land a punch squarely across Rowon’s face. My chest heaved with fury, my blood boiling at the sight of him sitting there like nothing had happened.“You slept with her, didn’t you? And not just that—you had the audacity to stick your shapeless dick back into my bed for nine months like it meant nothing!"The room fell deathly silent. All eyes turned to me, wide with shock. But I didn’t care. Let them stare. Let them see the truth. I stormed toward Rowon, seated at the head of the table, calm and collected, as if he could charm his way out of this. My father stood up from his seat, eyes wide, clearly blindsided by my outburst, but I didn’t stop. I wouldn’t stop.“Cousin?” I spat, venom lacing every word. “Distant cousin? You lying, cheating bastard!”Rowon raised his hands as if he could defuse the situation, his express
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Love's Cruel Fate
Jade Nightshade "You can’t stay in bed forever, Jade.""I can," I muttered, pulling the blanket tighter around me and turning my back to her. "I’m the Alpha’s daughter. I can decide to do nothing forever if I want."My mother sighed, a sound full of sympathy and frustration. It made me hate myself—no, it made me hate him more. “You can’t keep hiding like this. If you’re going to avoid everything, you might as well go stay with your grandmother for a while.”“No.” I sat up suddenly, my voice sharp. “Why should I run away? I’m the victim here. I’m the one who got betrayed! It’s Rowon who should be hiding his face in shame, not me.”My mother crossed her arms, looking at me with that familiar piercing gaze. “But you are hiding, Jade. You haven’t stepped out of your room in days. You’re wasting away here.”“I’ll stay here forever if I have to,” I shot back, glaring at the door. I couldn’t deal with the world outside—not yet.“This is pissing your father off, you know,” she said, raising
Last Updated : 2024-11-28Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts Shadows of the past
Jade Nightshade I entered my father’s office still struggling to catch my breath. My heart pounded from the unexpected encounter with Rowon, and I could still feel the heat of his hand on my arm, the way his eyes had pleaded with me—but I shoved the thought aside. Now wasn’t the time to unravel.My father rose from his chair immediately, his brow furrowed with concern. “Jade, you look pale,” he said, his voice filled with fatherly worry. “What happened? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”“Worse,” I muttered under my breath, my legs feeling wobbly as I sank into the chair across from his desk.He didn’t miss a beat. “Here, drink this.” He handed me a steaming cup of coffee, his eyes searching mine for an explanation. “Tell me what’s going on.”I took a sip, hoping it would steady my nerves. “It’s nothing,” I lied, refusing to let Rowon’s face creep back into my mind. I focused on my father instead, watching as he leaned against his desk, arms crossed, waiting for me to continue.He
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Jade"Darius, please," I whispered, though I knew he could hear the tension trembling in my voice—it was impossible to hide my anxiety. "Tell me... what kind of woman is Lilian? No—better yet, who exactly is her father?"Darius looked up from the documents, pausing mid-turn of the page, his brows knitting together as he studied me. “Why the sudden interest in my ex-mate?”I pressed my lips together, clenching my fists, frustration and anxiety mixing uncomfortably in my chest. I knew I should let it go, and I also didn't want to tell him how much Lilian’s words had haunted me since our run-in, the way they clung like thorns. “Urgh!” I huffed, throwing up my hands, my pulse a drumming I could feel everywhere. “Can’t I be curious? Why are you acting so defensive?”He sighed, setting the papers down as his eyes softened. “It’s not about that. It’s just…” He hesitated, his gaze searching, as though the right words were somewhere hidden between us. “I don’t feel comfortable talking about he
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JadeI stirred from sleep, feeling a warmth settle over me, like a soft glow pulsing at the edge of my consciousness. Slowly, I blinked away the remnants of sleep, my eyes adjusting to the morning light, and there he was—Darius, his gaze burning into me with such intensity it stole my breath. The depth in his eyes was something I’d never seen before—an unguarded tenderness and love so fierce that it tightened something in my chest. I realised, with a thrill, that I could feel him now—his emotions mingling with mine in the bond we’d created, a vivid, unmistakable presence in my heart.“Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, his voice low, barely breaking the stillness.Unable to hold back a smile, I snuggled closer, pressing my face into his chest and letting myself breathe him in. He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer, his touch gentle but steady. I felt… safe. Truly safe.I had just begun to relax again when my mother’s voice rang up from downstairs. “Jade! Come down for b
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JadeI looked into Darius' intense, burning eyes; my heart swelled with emotion. I’d always been drawn to them—that deep, captivating gaze that seemed to see right through me. Now, knowing he’s loved me for so long, his sincerity is almost overwhelming in its purity.It was time to sever any bond or oath I had left with Rowan for good, just as Althea had warned. I could take that risk now, and with the two of us alone at my house, this was my chance. It was now or never."I want you, Darius," I whispered. "Not just now, but for always. We've wasted so much time, and I don't want to delay our bond any further."His brow furrowed, a look of anxious concern flickering across his face. “Jade, are you sure? I know learning about my feelings has been sudden... and after everything with Rowan, I don’t want you to feel pressured or obligated.”I tilted my head, clenching my fists at my sides. “Don’t you understand, Darius? There’s no confusion. I’ve wanted you for a long time; I just didn’t r
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JadeMy gaze was locked on Darius’s mother, and for a second, she looked shocked, as if I’d slapped her across the face, and then anger simmered to the surface. Her hand slammed down on the table with such force that all the dishes rattled, some even lifting briefly before settling back down. I felt the jolt through my whole body, but I held my ground, refusing to look away.“Don’t you ever call me ‘mother-in-law,’” she spat, her eyes narrowing with venom. “I would never want someone like you for my son. You might be his mate, but that means nothing to me. You’ve hurt him, and you’re risking his life. If you had an ounce of decency, you’d end this relationship before it drags him down any further.”Heat crept up my neck, and I clenched my fists at my sides. I wanted to snap and fire back, but I took a deep breath, knowing that lashing out would only feed and fuel her disdain. Still, I couldn’t stop the small, mocking smile tugging at my lips as I raised an eyebrow.“Then, I suppose it
Mates at War: A Battle of Hearts In-laws and Outbursts
JadeWe gathered around the breakfast table, and I could feel the tension hanging in the air—so thick I could almost taste it, and it made my skin prickle. Everyone was seated, but no one spoke, and the silence pressed down on me. I was acutely aware of Darius’s hand brushing against mine under the table, his touch a small comfort in this unnerving atmosphere. I sat beside him, holding onto that small touch, drawing strength from it as his family’s unreadable faces seemed to study my every move, especially his mother’s. She sat at the head of the table with a regal authority that made my stomach twist.Stanley, his brother, was the first to break the silence. "Mom," he said, forcing a smile, “your food is delicious."“Yes, Mom, it’s really amazing,” his sister chimed in, nodding enthusiastically.Their words seemed to hang in the air, and for a fleeting moment, it felt as though everyone was holding their breath, unsure what to say next. The silence that followed felt even more loade
