Maya Rivers, a strong-willed she-wolf, has one rule: never trust an Alpha. After escaping an abusive pack, she’s built a life of independence in a neutral territory. But everything changes when her path crosses with the dangerously seductive Alpha Darius Blackthorne. Known for his ruthlessness and unmatched power, Darius rules the Midnight Pack with an iron fist and hides scars that only Maya seems to understand. Their initial clash ignites a feral, undeniable attraction that both terrifies and consumes them. Darius is determined to claim Maya, not just as his mate but as his equal, despite knowing she harbors a deadly secret that could bring his entire pack to ruin. As Maya fights to keep her freedom, the bond between them grows, setting off a chain reaction of desire, betrayal, and dangerous revelations. Together, they uncover a conspiracy within the wolf hierarchy that threatens to enslave all rogue wolves and their passion might be the only weapon strong enough to break the cycle.
View MoreA sense of tension permeated the room as Darius walked back and forth, an unsaid weight in the air. The lanterns' gentle illumination highlighted the sharp planes of his face, and his jaw tightened in relentless frustration. Just moments before, he had had a heated discussion with the patrol guards, which had revealed additional disturbing information regarding the most recent rogue attack. Sitting on the edge of the war table, I was tinkering with a map, following the lines of a nearby pack's domain. However, the heat from Darius's kiss the previous evening distracted me. I kept thinking about it because every moment of his hand brushing against mine and every fleeting gaze was so enticing. There was no time to savor those moments, as I was reminded by the strain in his eyes. I was still waiting. The silence broke when I said, "You're going to wear a hole in the floor." Mid-step, Darius halted, his eyes darting to me. "I can't help it. This attack doesn't make sense.” With
After Darius went, the room was filled with silence. His absence was like a deep aching in my chest that I didn't want to admit. I could not remain motionless when I found the note hidden in his drawer. In my mind, the words swam, and each sentence was a puzzle piece that would not fit. "Don't trust anyone, not even your loved ones. They are watching.” The handwriting seemed strange but tidy. The elaborate crescent moon stamp on the paper appeared older than anything I had ever seen in the pack archives. Who wrote this? And why is it hidden here? I needed answers. The air outside was crisp and chilly, with stars strewn over the night sky. With only the gentle rustle of leaves accompanying me, I strolled into the gardens. This area of the estate was a haven, and I could think or at least make an effort in it. "Maya." The voice was familiar, and I froze. Darius. His voice was deep and tinged with an unidentified substance. He was standing a few feet away, his silhouette lit
The double doors of the council chamber stood as a formidable obstacle in the distance. As I approached, my steps stumbled, and the elders' words weighed heavily on my thoughts. They were concealing information that endangered Darius and the pack as a whole. And now, I was being summoned. Why? Did they know I’d been eavesdropping? The doors creaked open as two guards pulled them aside. A semicircle of high-backed chairs seated the council members in the poorly illuminated circular area. I walked in, my heart racing, as their eyes stared into mine. “Maya”. Elder Ren said in a tight voice. "We have a lot to talk about a lot." I straightened my back, trying to look composed. “I'm listening." "You've been… close to Alpha Darius," he said, his eyes squinting. I looked him in the eye and answered, "Yes. Is that a problem?" Tension increased in the room. With a harsh voice, Elder Mira interrupted, "We've seen your influence on him. That's concerning." I felt my chest constr
My heart pounded between my ribs, as I strode outside the council chamber, replaying the elders' whispers in my head. “Darius would never forgive us if he knew the truth about the attack.”Which truth? And why was he not being told about it? I leaned against the chilly stone wall and wished my heart had slowed down. Whatever they had to conceal, it wasn't good. But a part of me was hesitant to take action. I can't casually interrupt a man like Darius, especially if it is half-baked suspicions. I straightened as the door flung open. Darius came out with a sad yet composed look. His unfathomable, dark gaze fell upon me. "Maya," he uttered in a deep, authoritative voice. "Why are you still here?" "I could pose the same question to you," I joked while crossing my arms. He twitched his lips but did not smile. Instead, he moved closer, shadowing me with his massive body. Though his words lacked genuine anger, he said, "Don't play games with me right now." "I'm not," I shot back,
With my arms folded, I leaned against the chilly stone wall of the council chamber. At the same time, the elders quarreled over the same old tiresome problems. The oak table before them was heavy with paperwork, maps, and too much deliberation. Their voices were like white noise in the background, drowning out the more urgent thought in my mind.Maya.I tried to ignore her, but I couldn't. Her passion and defiance clung to every peaceful moment like smoke. Even though I couldn't afford it, I couldn't help but be distracted by her.The piercing voice of Elder Cain cut through my thought, "Alpha Darius. Are you with us?"I jerked my eyes to him and compelled myself to look authoritatively composed. “Yes I answered in a measured tone. "For now."Cain frowned as his thin lips twisted. "Action must be taken immediately to stop the rouges behavior near the southern border. Their organization and aggression have increased. They will become more daring if we don't take decisive action.”“Dec
Like a razor, the cry sliced the delicate silence into sharp fragments as it ripped through the night. All my muscles stiffened. That was a signal, not just any wolf."Maya, stay close," I said in a firm yet rough voice.Before the stress of the situation overcame me, her warmth grounded me momentarily as her palm tightened on my arm. Her voice was low and shaky as she questioned, "What does it mean?""It means whoever sent those idiots is not done yet," I remarked, looking toward the treeline. All around us, the forest appeared alive with shadows, and every sound of leaves rustling could be dangerous.With wide yet determined eyes, she gazed up at me. "What do we do now?"I turned to look at the cabin. It's no longer safe. Whoever these assailants were, or Lysander's spies had already gotten past its defenses. There was no way to stay out."We move," I remarked in a tone that made no room for argument. "A clearing is not far away from here. I can call in help if we can get there.”“S
As the door creaked open, I whirled around, gripping the dagger firmly. As adrenaline flooded my veins, my heart raced. Even though the voice whispering my name was familiar, I couldn't trust my ears not with the form that loomed just outside the door frame and not in the dead of night.The voice repeated, steady and low, "Maya.""Who is that?" The blade shuddered in my hand as I made my demand. "Show yourself!"The figure moved forward and the shadows parted treveal… Darius. Closing the door behind him, he had a drawn face and conflicted eyes. Darius's dark hair pressed against his forehead; he was utterly saturated, and a thin line of blood smudged across his cheek."Darius?" My tone fluctuated between relief and rage. "What the hell is happening?"He silently begged for quiet by raising a hand, palm out. “Maya, bring the dagger down. You're safe now.”"Safe?" I sneered, bringing the blade down but not dropping it. “You amusingly define safety. Do you think I'll sit here and keep si
"You think I can forget what you've done, Darius?" The air between us was heavy with anxiety, and as I walked the tiny cabin, my voice shook. The ensuing stillness was heavier than the words I had spoken. "Can you even hear yourself? All the secrets, the manipulation."Darius sat on the side of the bed, stiff but resigned. With a tiny bend of his head, his frigid, silver eyes, which appeared to cut right through my soul, burned with such intensity that I couldn't take my eyes off of them. Then he murmured, "I hear you loud and clear, Maya," in a gravelly whisper. "But you refuse to see the bigger picture."I abruptly turned on him as I paused in mid-step. "And what is that? That you are the protagonist of this twisted story? Because you think you know better, you've justified all of your nasty, cunning actions?"Then he stood, towering over me. We argued so much that the cabin seemed to get smaller. There was a tangible vibration of his displeasure between us. “You think I like this?
I hurried down the corridor, my hands shaking, leaving Darius and his frustrating contradictions in my wake. My pride and my heart were at war, and every stride felt like a rebellion against the storm that was building inside of me. Despite my body screaming for me to turn around, I didn't. He could draw me into his orbit, tearing down the barriers I had up for years and then retreating, leaving me standing in the debris. “Damn you Darius,” I muttered to myself."Are you speaking to yourself now?" As Lila emerged from a side hall with a sly smile, her voice cut through my thoughts. "I'm going to guess Darius?" My scowl only made her smile more broadly. "Lila, what do you want?" Her arms were crossed as she rested against the wall. “You appear to be about to hit someone or yell at them. He did that thing again when he pouted, gave you a pointless kiss, and then pushed you away as if you were the issue.”The only confirmation she needed was my silence. “You’re predictable, bot
"You're either brave or stupid to come here alone."The voice pierced through the silence like a blade, cold and harsh, sending a shudder down my spine. I didn't flinch. I couldn't afford to. My hands tightened at my sides, nails cutting into my palms as I turned to face him. "I don't have time for games. You know why I'm here." My voice was steady, but the effort to keep it that way cost me. Alpha Darius Blackthorne stood just a few steps away, his towering figure backlit by the weak light of the moon. His presence filled the clearing, heavy and overpowering like the storm rolling in overhead. His black eyes fixed on mine, unblinking, unreadable. "And yet you're still standing in my territory, rogue." His lips twisted into something that wasn't quite a smile. It was more like a warning. "That's bold, even for someone like you." “Someone like me.” The words curled around my chest, suffocating. He didn't need to say what he meant. A rogue wolf, packless and unwelcome, was barel
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