bound by shadows: the valthorian princev 's slave

Alpha King Kade wants Mob Boss Rome to report to him because he was starting to get too powerful and that was detrimental to the King's rule but Rome is not about to be some coddled Royal's pawn. Kade hadn't been expecting to be captivated by the ruthless mob boss and now wants to control him, not just politically but in the bedroom as well. Rome's not called a ruthless mob boss for nothing though and he's not about to cede to another's dominance.

"You are my mate, Sarah," he confessed, his voice trembling with pain. "I knew it before I even spoke to you that night at the club. I lied when I said it was a joke because I was hiding who I really am, and because I’ve always believed having a mate is a weakness..." His voice dropped to a whisper, his gaze locked on mine. "Until now."   I should feel excited to eventually meet my mate, but confusion clouded my mind.   ******     Sarah’s life is already in shambles. At 26, she’s a teacher struggling to survive as an ostracised witch. As if that's not enough, she was betrayed by her fiancé, hated by her mother, haunted by a dark past, and plagued by a mysterious illness only a mate’s mark can cure. The last thing she needs in her life is Anderson, a cocky and arrogant 18-year-old student.   But what begins as forbidden attraction turns dangerous when lust gives way to something deeper, while her life becomes entangled in a series of murders and disappearances that all lead back to her.   As their connection deepens, so does the danger as a prophecy surfaces—one that has tied their fates since childhood.   Pursued by a power-hungry Alpha, Anderson's uncle, and a deadly cult determined to kill them to prevent the prophecy from coming to pass, Sarah and Anderson must confront their pasts and unravel the secrets binding them together.   In this dark and gripping supernatural romance, fate and choice collide as two unlikely souls discover that some bonds are worth dying for to make the prophecy come to pass.

Amidst the dimly lit room, the tension was palpable as Clyde's vice-like grip closed around Isabella's neck. She struggled to gasp for air, her defiance clear in her eyes. "You are no one for me, do you understand?" Clyde hissed, his fingers digging into her skin. Isabella, her voice trembling but unwavering, met his intense gaze. "And you are the most darkly comedic and nightmarish chapter of my life." Clyde, cruel laughter in his eyes, flung her onto the bed with a brutal force that left her breathless. "Then let's make this chapter even more nightmarish," he taunted, a twisted grin dancing upon his lips. The story takes an electrifying turn when Isabella, longing for a peaceful visit to her grandmother, finds herself back in her home country. However, fate has other plans as Isabella's suitcase, filled with her belongings, gets exchanged with Clyde's bag - full of illicit weapons. Clyde, a dangerous figure entangled in the criminal underworld, cannot allow Isabella to simply walk away after discovering the dangerous secrets within the swapped bag. As the noose tightens, he's left with a limited choices: kill her or hold her captive, forever altering the course of both their lives. Amidst this high-stakes power struggle, a relentless battle for survival and freedom unfolds, painting the pages of this thrilling tale with suspense and danger.

"I, Jayson Williams, disclaim and reject you as an alpha of the WhiteHind park and would henceforth cease to be recognized as one" announced Jayson, not once looking at Alec's face. The park murmured. Alec's fist hardened, the hairs on his arms and face stood up and grew longer. He looked scary. This cannot be happening. He thought. His father has ripped him of the position of an alpha because he had lost the fight to his beta, Devon The members of the park that had gathered, moved back in fear as Alec grew more ferocious. He was beginning to transform. His hands first turning into claws, he threw it at a member behind him and scratched his face. Blood gushed out of the injury. Others held the injured one as they drew back in fear, not wanting to fight him. Alec's temper was uncontrollable. He could shape shift when overwhelmed by it. He was the most powerful wolf and alpha they have ever seen. His strength was unmatched He threw another arm again and caught another member by his chest, he drew him close and hit him hard on the face with a large paw He growled as his body kept changing. He threw the almost unconscious member on the ground. He winced in pain No one dared to go close to the helpless wolf on the floor Alec has gone rogue. They all thought. Only three days ago, he was announced the new alpha of the White Hind park But how? How did he lose the fight to his father's beta?

A Dark Paranormal Romance | Fated Mates | Slow Burn Obsession He didn’t choose the curse. But now he can’t live without her. Talia Elowen lives a quiet life—drama-free, routine, and perfectly guarded. She doesn’t do emotional risks, doesn’t believe in fate, and definitely doesn’t fall for intense strangers with too many secrets and the kind of presence that makes breathing difficult. Then Ronan Thorne walks into her life. Tall, ruthless, and unshakably calm, Ronan carries a darkness he refuses to explain—and eyes that make promises he has no right to keep. Talia wants nothing to do with him. But when fate—and something far more dangerous—keeps pulling them together, she learns the truth. Ronan is cursed. A witch’s revenge binds him to a mate he never wanted… and can’t resist. Now he’s obsessed. She’s terrified. And neither of them can walk away. If Talia doesn’t help him break the curse, Ronan will lose control. But surrendering to him might cost her the one thing she’s fought her whole life to protect: her freedom. Perfect for fans of fated mates, grumpy alpha heroes, slow-burn tension, and heroines who don’t go down easy. CONTENT WARNING: Contains steamy tension, emotional angst, possessive supernatural men, and a heroine who refuses to be claimed—unless it’s on her terms.

Accused of killing her fated husband, Zenaida is bound to be executed after she was caught in the act. She was abandoned by her family and they even helped her executor to push her to be sentenced into death. Zenaida was in pain after what her loved ones did to her and she has lost hope. She was ready to accept her fate of dying for the crime she would never do towards her own mate. On the moment of her sentence, a group of wolves arrived telling her that she was already saved by the alpha. Curious and excited to escape death, she left with them. Unfortunately, Zenaida found out that the one who saved her was Alpha Ares, the ruthless Alpha King and she was fated to be his wife. Scared of death, she never refused but her decision only led her into destruction and worse situations. What will happen after they meet? Would Zenaida can tame the cold-blooded Alpha? Would she be able to make him fall in love with her dazzling beauty?

'Just a son from you, and we will go our separate ways. I promise to give you anything you want if you give me just an heir' Those were the words that changed Celine's life forever, and she found herself stuck between Father and son. On her one side is Alpha Kayla, the man who wanted her as a surrogate baby mama to secure an heir, and on the other hand is Bryant, the Alpha's disabled son who would do anything to make Celine, his newly found mate his forever.Meet Celine Coleman, a young lady trapped in the web of Alpha Kayla and prince Bryant, a father and a son obsessed with one woman. Who will she choose between them? Grab your popcorn and go through this journey with me, as our sweet innocent girl find love and solace between the Father and son...

Growing up, Avery Smith knew nothing but pains and suffering. Treated badly by the pack members, even her own family treated her as an outcast. Finding solace in only one person, her mate, Julian Styles, only to have her whole world crumbling down when he rejected her and choose her sister over her. “A weak thing like you can never be my mate”, Alpha Julian spat. Humiliated, she fled home, swore to never return. But when tragedy struck and she was forced to return home only to find herself entangled with the fearsome Alpha King. “I don’t want you! Let go of me” Avery yelled, determined to reject the mate bond between them, no matter what. “You’re my mate Avery, you have no choice”, He growled as he hurled her over his shoulders. “You belong to me! You’re mine now” What will happen when the dangerous alpha claims she is his fated mate? Will their love have a chance to blossom? Or will their differences tear them apart?

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