Ava and her twin brother, Aiden, have endured years of cruelty under the care of their bitter Uncle Peter and his jealous wife. But what they don’t know is that they aren’t omegas—Ava and Aiden are the lost children of an Alpha, stolen as infants, and left to be raised by another family after a failed kidnapping. On the night of the Moonlight Festival, Ava is heartbroken when Liam rejects her as his mate and chooses Riley, who’s pregnant with his child. Desperate to escape the pain, Ava spends a passionate night with a stranger she met at a nightclub. But when she returns home, she’s met with tragedy—Aiden is dead, and she’s blamed for his murder. Banished from her pack, Ava’s life is shattered. Just when things couldn’t get worse, Ava was run over by a hit and run driver, only to wake up in the arms of the Alpha King, Edward. After hearing her story, he offers her a deal—a one-year marriage for political reasons, during which he’ll help her uncover the truth about Aiden’s death. As Ava is crowned Luna Queen beside Edward, her uncle and his family, including Liam, her ex mate, is shocked by her unexpected transformation. Meanwhile, Ava learns she’s pregnant, but she doesn’t know whether Liam or Edward is the father. And things only get more complicated as Ava and Edward navigate their strained marriage, each hiding secrets from the other. But when the truth about Aiden’s death comes to light, it’s more devastating than Ava could have imagined. Will Ava get her revenge, find peace, and finally claim the love she deserves, or will her past tear her apart?
View More~AvaI stood by the balcony rail, the wind brushing gently across my skin. Edward turned to face me, his eyes less stern than they were at the dining table. “So…” he began, his tone lighter, “you never really told me about your family.”My stomach clenched.“Your aunt and uncle,” he added. “Were they the ones who raised you? Where were your parents?”The shift in my mood was instant—like a blade had been twisted inside me. I could still see my brother Adrian's smile in my memory. That annoying half-smile that meant he was about to tease me about something. My throat tightened.I looked away, eyes stinging. “I don't want to talk about it,” I said, sharper than I meant to.Edward’s brows rose. “What?”“I said I don’t want to talk about it,” I repeated, my voice hard. “I’d appreciate if you never tried bringing it up again.”The silence between us shifted. It turned cold. Thick with discomfort.Edward’s face went blank for a moment, then hardened. “No disrespect, Luna,” he said quietly,
~EdwardThe moment we sat down and the silver clatter of cutlery began echoing around the room, I could feel it—the weight of my mother’s glare. She sat poised at the far end of the table, her fingers wrapped delicately around a teacup as if she hadn’t already burnt holes through my skull with her eyes.I didn’t even flinch.Instead, I smiled. Wide. Annoyingly pleasant.I knew she hated that.Let her simmer in her royal rage. She wanted a Luna for my coronation, and I brought her one. A beautiful, strong, grounded woman who hadn’t bat an eye despite the coldest welcome possible. What was their damn problem now?Beside me, Ava sat stiffly. Her back was straight, hands in her lap. Her eyes tried not to wander but I saw her sneak a glance at Lila, who had been stirring her tea for three minutes straight. The girl was pretending she didn’t notice us.Spoiler: she did.The tension was a living, breathing beast in the room. Only the elders seemed to eat comfortably, scooping food onto their
~AvaThe legal advisor looked like he came straight out of a magazine. Crisp black suit, slick hair, and a pair of glasses that made him look way too serious. He walked into my room like he owned the place, carrying a black leather folder like it held secrets from the moon goddess herself."Miss Ava," he said, with a polite bow of the head. "These are the documents Alpha Edward asked me to deliver. Please go through them thoroughly. I'll be here in case you have any questions."He handed me the folder and moved towards the cream-colored chair across from me. He sat like he was settling into a board meeting, legs crossed, one hand resting on his knee, the other adjusting his glasses.I nodded and gave him a small smile. "Alright. I'll read through it."My heart was already thudding in my chest. I hadn’t even opened the file yet, and my palms were slightly sweaty. I pulled open the flap and laid the document on the table. It looked intimidating, with words running across pages like a ma
~EdwardI could barely focus.The room was filled with voices—deep ones, tired ones, old ones—every single one of them trying to sound important as they spoke about my upcoming coronation. The council of elders sat around the grand oak table, each man with his scrolls, robes, and opinions. But my mind wasn’t in the room. My fingers itched to check my phone. My heart had been restless since Daphne called yesterday.Mildred.Just hearing her name had ripped something wide open inside of me. I’d barely slept. I kept wondering if Daphne was playing one of her ridiculous games again. But what if… what if she wasn’t?“…Your Highness?” Elder Thompson’s gruff voice cut through the fog in my head.I blinked and sat up straighter. “Yes?”“We were asking when you plan to set the date for the coronation. The people are asking. The Luna needs to be introduced as well—”“I’ll communicate that later,” I said, a little sharper than I intended. “Meeting adjourned.”“But, Your Highness—”“I said, later
~EdwardDinner at the palace was always the same.Grand.Unnecessarily extravagant.I sat at the long mahogany table, its glossy surface reflecting the golden chandelier lights above. The walls of the dining hall were draped in red velvet, and the scent of roasted meat, garlic, and fresh herbs danced around the air like a spell.Maids moved swiftly—almost like shadows—as they brought in dish after dish: roasted duck glazed in honey, buttery mashed potatoes with truffle oil, steamed asparagus, spiced rice, bowls of mixed vegetables, golden-crusted pies, and fresh bread with herb butter melting into it. It was a feast for a dozen people.Yet only three of us were at the table.My mother sat at the head, regal and sharp-eyed in her silk gown, her posture as perfect as ever. My sister, Lila, twirled her fork around her salad, too busy inspecting her reflection in a silver spoon to notice the effort put into the meal.I stopped mid-bite."Why cook such large portions of food if it's just t
~AvaI paced the length of the room for the hundredth time, my bare feet making no sound against the soft rug. My thoughts were loud enough. Was this really the best choice? Signing a contract to be the Luna of a man I barely knew… all for revenge?I paused, catching my reflection in the mirror across the room.I looked broken. Hair messy. Eyes tired. Hollow. There were no sparkles in them anymore. No joy. Just pain wrapped in grief. I ran my fingers over my cheeks, wiping away the silent tears. What was left of me, really?I had no home to return to. No family. My brother was gone. Murdered. And the world, as usual, moved on like nothing happened.If I turned down Edward’s offer, I’d be back on the streets. Alone. Vulnerable. And more depressed than I already was. But if I accepted… there was a chance. A real chance. Revenge wasn’t peace, but it was something. Something to hold on to.I took a deep breath and marched to the door. He told me to think about it. Well, I had. And I had m
~EdwardThe rain hammered against the windshield, drowning out the low rumble of the engine. My fingers tapped the steering wheel in rhythm with the storm as I scrolled through my contact list. Fenrir’s voice cut through the silence in my head. "Rose. She’s a safe bet," he offered, tone casual. "You got her through college. Polite, drama-free." "She’s married," I said flatly, skipping past her name. "Fine. Clara, then," he pressed. "You saved her father’s business. She’d be grateful, polished enough to handle the role. Or do you want me to just list every woman you’ve helped?" I sighed, irritation simmering. "This isn’t a raffle. I need someone who fits, someone who won’t complicate things." Fenrir chuckled, his tone mocking. "And when Mildred comes back? What’s the plan for your stand-in Luna? A fake divorce? A scandal?" I gritted my teeth. "She’ll sign a contract. It’ll be temporary. A year, maybe two. Long enough to shut my mother and the council up before the coronatio
~AvaThe darkness hung heavily around me as I reached the pack’s border, the weight of the night pressing down on my chest. Nimueh, my wolf, ran tirelessly beneath me, her paws pounding the earth with a steady rhythm. But even she, with all her strength, was beginning to slow as the distance wore on. When we neared the edge of the pack’s territory, she breathed heavily, her body trembling with exhaustion. I could see the house in the distance, its outline faint in the dim light of dawn. I felt a brief wave of relief—home. But it quickly faded, replaced by the sharp sting of fear. I made a mindlink to Aiden, but there was only silence. "Open the gate, Aiden. I’m home." Nothing.I frowned, trying again. Was he sleeping? Aiden never ignored my calls, not even in the dead of night. His wolf, Caleb, would have stirred to acknowledge Nimueh. But there was nothing.Nimueh, I called again. Try Caleb. Maybe he’ll respond to you. She grumbled, exhausted. What now, Ava? You made me run us hom
~EdwardI was deep in sleep, the kind where even dreams couldn’t reach you. But then my phone started ringing—over and over again. At first, I ignored it, my body sinking further into the mattress, but it kept going. Get up, Edward, my wolf growled. His name was Fenrir, a sarcastic bastard who never let me sleep in peace. "Go back to sleep, Fenrir," I muttered, burying my face in the pillow. You know I can’t do that, especially when your phone sounds like it’s about to explode. His voice was sharp. Maybe it’s important, or maybe it’s just karma for how rude you've been to me ever since Mildred disappeared. I groaned. “Shut up.” Fenrir laughed. You’re welcome. The ringing continued. Reluctantly, I opened my eyes, rubbing the sleep away. The sunlight filtered through the half-open blinds, reminding me of the headache I was going to have from last night’s drinking. I reached for the phone, but before answering, I noticed something. The girl from last night was gone. “As e
~AvaThe Full Moon Festival was one of my favorite times of the year. The festival grounds sparkled under the silver glow of the moon, lanterns swaying gently in the evening breeze. Music and laughter filled the air as the pack danced and feasted, honoring the goddess’s blessing. But amidst the celebration, I found myself at the edge of it all, sitting quietly at a table with my drink in hand.I scanned the crowd for Aiden, my twin brother. He was supposed to stay close, but knowing him, he was probably sneaking off for more food or causing some harmless mischief.The brief moment of peace didn’t last long. A cold splash hit my dress, making me gasp.“Oh, oops!” came a shrill voice. I looked up to see Sasha, one of the more obnoxious girls in the pack, holding an empty glass with an unapologetic smirk. “Didn’t see you there.”“Should’ve known the omegas would show up,” she added loudly. “Guess they’re letting everyone into the Full Moon Festival these days.”Heat rushed to my cheeks, ...
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