AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid.It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the faceâand I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a pure, harmless soul. I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, this terrible act could have been prevented.The thought of what she must be going through filled me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her.I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds."We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover quickly," one of them
Iris I struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy, and my vision was blurry. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy.Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time, and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then the memories of that horrific moment came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my headâit was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway?They had no shame. It was disgusting how l
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye.She hated her so much that anytime she saw her, her skin would crawl. Sophia didn't think she was capable of hating anyone that badly. Iris was an insignificant pest and would soon be crushed. She was blocking Sophia's path and stealing what belonged to her.The silly girl didn't know what was about to come for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement at the thought of watching her crumble when the truth came out.Let the show begin!A muscle tic jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth spread through her body, making her lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmedâshe was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter.The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to partic
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally arrived. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothlIt wasn't as exciting as a competition usually is, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting uOn D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to take us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of lif"What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfectMy stomach churned, and I grew anxious by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't know what
KiraSeeing my mom's body tremble uncontrollably on the floor made me curse the moon goddess for being a mean bitch. I turned eighteen today, and my wish was simpleâ not to find my mate or to get accepted into the main pack, but my mom's healing.But it seemed like the malicious goddess loved seeing me cry. My mom's condition had only worsened, and I was left to care for her on my own, with no support from the other omegas."Mom, please don't die. It's already hard being omega. I need you."She coughed, wiping thick dark blood off her nostrils, and a small smile crossed her face."Kira, I'll be okay."I smoothed out my dress, which had a jagged tear on my right shoulder and felt scratchy against my skin. Zion, an omega boy who claimed we were in a relationship, planned to sneak into the main pack to get medication for my mom. He was a garbage collector who knew the clinic's location. The medication was free for higher werewolves but out of reach for omegas.After dabbing my mom's face
KiraMy life was screwed. Not just the usual kind where I'd be consoled seeing other omegas like me going through the same ordeal. Instead, I was completely alone, with no one to share my fears with.Alpha D'Angelo, of all people, was my mate? I'd be damned. I didn't see that coming. While the Alpha seemed as shocked as I was, sniffed our bond and took a step back like he'd just seen a ghost, all I could think of were the most horrifying ways I would die.Perhaps he would throw me over a cliff, or ram my head repeatedly against the glass walls, or worse still, throw me into a dungeon filled with hungry lions.Despite my life hanging by a thin thread, something strange was happening to my wolf. She was excited and demanded a taste of the forbidden flesh.My knees weakened like jelly when the scent hit me again. The alpha's gaze roamed my face, then down to my neck and body, searching every inch with his eyes and leaving a trail of raised hairs on my skin."Why are you naked on my te
D'Angelo "You fucked her, didn't you?" Leo's accusatory voice echoed behind me.Ignoring him, I walked away and sought a semblance of normalcy. Leo's questions were becoming increasingly pushy. As my beta, he was coming from a place of concern, but what if I couldn't provide answers or bring myself to reveal that the girl was my mateâa secret too dangerous to share?What if I was lost in a sea of confusion?Faint music and muffled laughter drifted up as I made my way to the wine bar. A hundred shots of tequila could never dull the suffocating fear that threatened to consume me. I reached for a bottle, poured and gulped down the amber liquid with reckless speed. The tequila burned my throat. I threw back shot after shot, annoyed that alcohol couldn't numb my senses."What were you thinking, D'Angelo, shoving your thing into...""Can you stop it?" I snapped back. "Did you catch me in the act?"Leo dragged a hand across his face. "I'm telling it like I saw it.""I didn't... I wouldn't
Kira The unmerciful guard led to a dungeon alive with the sounds of rats scurrying, distant voices, and torchlights flashing through the cracked walls."Look what we've got here," a rough voice called out, breaking the silence. "Fresh meat."My bladder loosened. I'd never been so terrified. I could hear boots approaching and clanging against the stone floor, and raw terror tightened its hold on my body. The torchlight grew brighter, bringing two guards into view. Both were big men and heavily armed. Their cruel and hungry eyes raked over me."What do you think, Jack? Think she's worth the trouble?" one said and leaned closer to sniff me.The guard who brought me in stopped him. "The alpha said not to touch her.""But that doesn't mean we can't have some fun with her," another guard with an eye patch demanded in a gruff voice. "Let's take a good look at her."It was a struggle to breathe properly as panic clouded my mind."Please don't hurt me."They looked amused at the sound of my
My mind fluttered away, anxious that D-Day had finally arrived. Aunt Helena didn't make it, and I was sure that I would see her on the mainland.Half in anticipation and half in dread, I prayed that everything would work out smoothlIt wasn't as exciting as a competition usually is, as the girls already knew the winner, but that was the least of my worries. All I wanted was for this to be over so I could live happily ever after with Adonis without anyone interrupting uOn D-Day, we were getting dressed, and the private helicopters were already outside to take us. I felt a little sad to leave this beautiful place, so full of peace and far away from the madness and complexities of lif"What's on your mind, my queen?" Natalia joked behind me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "I need to make sure that your makeup is perfectMy stomach churned, and I grew anxious by the gazes that I would get from people, knowing that there was no way in hell my father wouldn't find out. I didn't know what
Sophia looked over her shoulder and shot Iris a glance from the corner of her eye.She hated her so much that anytime she saw her, her skin would crawl. Sophia didn't think she was capable of hating anyone that badly. Iris was an insignificant pest and would soon be crushed. She was blocking Sophia's path and stealing what belonged to her.The silly girl didn't know what was about to come for her, and Sophia just couldn't contain her excitement at the thought of watching her crumble when the truth came out.Let the show begin!A muscle tic jumped in her cheek, and she felt a flush of warmth spread through her body, making her lightheaded with thoughts of how the fool's lies were about to be exposed.Sophia had always known there was something off about Iris, and now her suspicions were confirmedâshe was the Syndicate Alpha's daughter.The deceit made her blood boil, and she vowed to expose Iris for the fraud she truly was.How could she have the audacity, the sheer audacity, to partic
Iris I struggled to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt heavy, and my vision was blurry. When I finally managed to pry them open, the world around me was hazy.Confused, I closed my eyes again, trying to clear the fog from my mind. I opened them a second time, and my vision was clearer, but I realized that something was amiss.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my back, making me gasp. I reached around and felt a thick layer of sterile dressing covering my skin.Then the memories of that horrific moment came flooding back: the scorching acid pouring down my back, the pain that seemed never-ending.Damn it, I couldn't believe that this wasn't just some nightmare in my headâit was all too real. My back would never be the same again, all because of some jealous psycho's twisted actions.My heart broke miserably, and I swallowed hard. Whoever was behind this was heartless, and all for what? Adonis, who would never choose them anyway?They had no shame. It was disgusting how l
AdonisI was furious when I discovered that some sick bastard dared to douse Iris's body with acid.It felt like a cruel joke, a sickening slap in the faceâand I couldn't wrap my head around something so despicable that could happen to a pure, harmless soul. I blamed myself for letting her leave the safety of my sight. If only she had stayed a little longer, this terrible act could have been prevented.The thought of what she must be going through filled me with rage beyond words.Machines were beeping, and medical staff in scrubs were working quickly to attend to her. My mind was chaotic as I paced around the small clinic."Dammit," I swore, breathless with rage. After they had gotten her out of danger, I was allowed to see her.I gently brushed a hair off her face while the highly skilled medical staff efficiently attended to her wounds."We've identified that the acid used is a mild form, and fortunately, it didn't affect her internal organs. She will recover quickly," one of them
đđđAdonis and I lay side by side on the grass. It had been over twenty minutes since the power outage had enveloped the mansion, and boy, did we love it. We had all the privacy we needed to explore our bodies. I stifled my laughter when Adonis wrenched my skirt up around my ass. He was inordinately pleased with himself at that moment, which only intensified my smile as I pulled his shirt off and kissed him softly on his chest.'Surely you're not thinking about having sex here in the open,' I said playfully into his mouth as he pulled me tighter against his naked body. He smiled as he nipped my jawline softly before kissing me harder.âWho's going to try and stop us, right? There's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here with you.ââAnd what if someone sees us? What if there are guards patrolling the house? Or if the power comes back on?âAdonis covered my mouth hungrily before pulling out a pack of condoms. 'Well then, I guess we'll have to hurry because I have no desire to le
The girls were fuming with envy toward me, and I noticed how they would frown and sulk whenever I walked into the room.They were unnecessarily rude, talking behind my back and giving me fake smiles, and even those who were nice enough were just putting on an act.Jealousy couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard they tried to mask it. The way the girls were acting toward me was unsettling. Their envy consumed them so much that I worried they might do something to hurt me.I hoped they wouldn't attempt to poison my food.Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I pulled out a classic literature book I had taken from Adonis' study and tried to ignore the subtle insults from the other girls.The trick was to act like I didnât hear them, but I couldnât deny that their words stung. It was hard to remain calm.âLetâs be real,â one of the girls, who seemed the most spiteful, spoke up. âAlpha Adonis might have flirted with other girls too. Heâs probably testing to see whoâs the best before making his c
The sound of footsteps outside her cell drew Helenaâs attention back to the present. She tensed as Victoria, Alexanderâs whore, approached her, clasping her hands together in a tight grip. The hatred Helena felt for Victoria surged to the surface, burning hot and fierce. She had never known she could hate anyone more than she hated this woman. Victoria needed to be punished for causing Mona so much pain, even up until her death.Victoriaâs smirk was malicious, her satisfaction evident as she raised her chin high, wild-eyed. She looked down at Helena with a smug expression, as if relishing in her suffering.âSo, how is the confinement?â Victoria asked, her voice dripping with false sweetness.Helena shrugged and turned away, refusing to give her the satisfaction of a response. âWhat do you think?ââYou should eat,â Victoria said indifferently, setting a tray of food on the floor. âWeâre just trying to find your niece.ââI wonât touch anything from you,â Helena spat back, her voice full
Helena sat on the cold, gray stone floor of the dank cell in Alexanderâs house. The bastard had locked her up for three days. The stone was rough and unforgiving beneath her, seeping its chill through her thin clothing. She leaned against the damp wall, the smell of mildew and decay filling her nostrils, wondering when this madness would finally be over.Her thoughts kept circling back to her husband, Bruno. A spineless coward, thatâs what he was. It angered her to no end that he hadnât come for her. But even more than her own predicament, she was worried about Iris. The girlâs safety weighed heavily on her heart.Helena sensed danger closing in. She needed to warn Iris to flee before it was too late. She had seen the evil in Alexanderâs eyes, the way he relished in othersâ pain. He was capable of anything. Her greatest fear was that Alexander would drag Iris back into his cruel world, the same world that had nearly destroyed her.History was repeating itself. Helenaâs sister, Mona
When I entered Adonisâ room, the lighting was dim, just bright enough to reveal his sleeping figure. The heavy curtains barely let in any light.Adonis lay still, his powerful frame resting under the covers. Despite his powerful Lycan nature, he looked fragile, as if strong medications had knocked him out.I stood there, my mind confused. How could someone as powerful as Adonis fall ill? His blood was stronger than most werewolves', making him more resistant to illnesses and diseases than any of us. Fredâs gaze lingered on me, as if he could read my thoughts. His smile was gentle, but it didnât reach his eyes. There was surely something behind it."Donât worry about him," Fred assured me. "Itâs just stress. Iâm sure when he wakes up, heâll feel a lot better.""Stress?" I echoed, trying to make sense of it. "Whatâs causing him stress? He seemed fine the last time I saw him."Fred ran a hand through his hair, looking uncomfortable. He looked away and his eyes avoided mine as if the ans