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J'étais la compagne secrète de l'Alpha Kade pendant quatre ans. La nuit où il m'a marquée, dans l'ardeur de la passion, il a plongé son regard dans le mien pendant un long, très long moment. « Tu sais, Anya, » avait-il murmuré, la voix rauque, « ce que j'aime le plus chez toi, ce sont tes magnifiques yeux. » Pour protéger sa prétention au titre d'Alpha, j'avais accepté de rester à ses côtés, en me faisant passer pour une guerrière Bêta. Du moins, jusqu'au jour où je l'ai vu passer son bras autour de la taille de ma demi-sœur, rayonnant de fierté devant tout le monde. Ce n'est que lorsque les murmures ont commencé à enfler, lorsque chacun chuchotait que la belle louve que l'Alpha avait ramenée avait mes yeux, que la vérité m'a frappée de plein fouet. Ce n'était jamais moi qu'il aimait. J'ai affronté Kade, exigeant une explication. Son visage n'exprimait que le mépris. « Une explication ? » « Tu croyais que c'était quoi, tout ça ? Ce n'était qu'une marque temporaire, rien de plus. Je ne t'ai jamais vue autrement que comme une sœur. » Je n'ai pas pleuré. Je n'ai pas crié. Je me suis simplement connectée par lien mental à mon ami d'enfance. « J'accepte l'invitation pour devenir Cheffe Guerrière de la meute de la Crête d'Argent. » Plus tard, quand Kade a découvert que j'avais attiré l'attention de son plus grand rival, il est devenu complètement fou.

Lorsque ma sœur et moi sommes devenues adultes, nos parents nous ont donné le choix entre reprendre l'entreprise et épouser la famille Michel à Nice. Ma sœur, avide d'argent, n'a pas hésité à reprendre l'affaire. Mais elle était paresseuse, ne cessait de voyager et s'amuser, laissant les affaires derrière elle. En moins d'un an, elle a perdu la fortune familiale et s'est retrouvée sans rien. En revanche, j'ai épousé à Nice la famille Michel et j'ai eu deux fils, ce qui a fait de moi une femme riche au statut très stable. Elle était follement jalouse de moi et m'a poignardée à mort lors d'une fête de famille. Quand j'ai rouvert les yeux, je suis revenue au jour où j'ai choisi ma vie. Ma sœur m'a devancée : « Je vais épouser la famille Michel et laisser l'entreprise familiale à ma sœur. » Je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de rire, ma sœur idiote, elle ne savait pas que la famille Michel était en fait un enfer.

Le jour de mon anniversaire, mon compagnon, Jackson, a épousé son premier amour dans une église. Quand je l'ai confronté, il m'a répondu froidement : « Layla a été empoisonnée par le poison du loup. Je ne fais que réaliser son dernier souhait. » « Tu nous vois vaiment trop tordus. Si j'avais été infidèle, tu l'aurais su, non ? » Il savait parfaitement que, pour le sauver, j'avais perdu mon âme de louve. Qu'entre lui et moi, il n'y avait plus cette connexion télépathique propre aux compagnons liés. Depuis longtemps, je n'étais plus qu'une ordinaire. Inutile. Je n'ai ni pleuré ni crié. En silence, j'ai pris rendez-vous chez la guérisseuse pour interrompre ma grossesse. Puis, j'ai quitté cette maison. À Jackson, je n'ai laissé qu'une lettre d'adieu, et un cadeau de divorce. Mais, sans que je comprenne pourquoi, Jackson — qui m'avait toujours traitée avec mépris — s'est mis à me chercher comme un fou, obsédé par ma trace.

Join Xandra and Liam on an exciting journey as they embark on a challenging investigation into the mysterious disappearance of seven young girls in North Carolina. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a complex network of lies and corruption within the local community. With each new discovery, their understanding of the situation becomes clearer, and they begin to realize that their destinies are intertwined in ways they could never have anticipated. Witness the captivating story of self-discovery and passion that unfolds throughout the Hidden Souls Trilogy. Part One: Resurrection of Sin Part Two: Descendants of Arcos Part Three: Fury of Five

In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, Jamie's once-perfect world crumbles into a stark landscape of loneliness. A year later, a mysterious stranger with an irresistible allure begins to shadow her every move, while otherworldly beings with paranormal abilities relentlessly hunt her. The air crackles with unanswered questions: What do these mysterious entities want from her? Who among her closest confidants can she trust when their web of lies unravel?

Book 1: Charmed Akala ng isang manunulat na gaya ni Eselle Elle ay mamatay siyang virgin bilang isang romantically unattached na tipo ng tao. Kailanman ay hindi siya nakaramdam ng interes na pumasok sa isang relasyon dahil para sa kanya ay sayang lamang iyon sa oras. Hindi hanggang sa magkasalubong ulit ang landas nila ng kanyang high school bestfriend noon sa high school na si Mark Hernandez, na ngayon ay hindi na patpatin at palaging inaapi sa eskuwelahan kundi isa nang matikas at napakaguwapong binata. Ngayon, makayanan pa kaya ni Eselle na mapanatili ang kanilang pagkakaibigan gayong naakit na siya ng binata? Book 2: Allured Halos malugmok ang isang magaling na graphic artist na si Allison nang biglang hiwalayan siya nang apat na taon niyang nobyo dahil sa walang kwentang dahilan. Ang hindi niya alam ay sa isang modified reunion pala ang magiging daan para magatgpo ulit ang landas niya sa pinakakinamumuhian niyang tao sa mundo, si Jacob Braganza. Ang akala niya ay mananatiling kaaway niya ito habang-buhay, ngunit laking gulat niya nang nagising na lang siya isang araw na matinding naakit na ng binata. Book 3: Thralled Kaya dumalo si Gabriella sa reunion dahil gusto niyang maghiganti sa kanyang pinsan sa pamamagitan ng pag-agaw sa nobyo nito. At sa halip na pagtuunang pansin ang paibigin ang nobyo ng kanyang pinsan ay natagpuan niyang mas pinagbibigayn niya ng oras si Gabriel Gomez, ang matalino at nerd noon ngunit naging matikas na binata na ngayon. Nakipagkasunduan ito sa kanya upang mapaibig ang kanyang pinsan at pumayag siya. Subalit nagising na lamang siya isang araw na iba ang pakay niya. Ang pakay na sa kanya na lang ito maakit at makipagtalik sa kanya. *** Disclaimer: Chapters with (M) contain mature content and explicit scenes. Read at your own risk.

“Is that a threatened kitten?” he asked, amused, What? I snapped at him, pissed, “No, Asshole. If it were, you would already be dead,” I added, feeling the bolting rage rising within me. “Oh…” he smirked as he traced my jaw with his thumb, “I’m starting to like you more and more,” he said with a devilish grin, I froze in place, “Oh really? Well, too bad, ‘LUCIAN,’ cause I don’t give a fuck,” “Hahaha, you’re hilarious Mira,” he spat out as he took a seat on the mattress, I moved backward, staying far away from his reach, His eyes remained on me with every step I took. I turned angrily, “Is there something you want, husband?” And asked irritated, “Yes, in fact, there are a lot of things I want. But why don’t you start by explaining to me what you meant by ‘your man?’ huh?” he asked, and this time I could see the seriousness in his eyes, even when he tried to hide it. What will Mira do after four years of returning home, only to find out that she was traded off by her own father? A secret they kept hidden from her. Contracted: Love in the Shadow" Narrates a story filled with family betrayal and a passionate romance that totters at the edge of danger and desire. Will Mira be taken over by the darkness within her, or will she find the strength with love by her side to overcome the challenges that threaten to break her?

“You’re disgusting. Get out of my room,” I demand as I press up to my feet. He doesn’t protest and stands up, slicking his bright pink hair back. “Whatever ya say, Bunny. Get some sleep. You have an early day tomorrow,” he winks at me and makes his way out the door. - - - - Sapphire Stone is the third daughter of the late Alpha Bronson Stone. Despite losing both her parents to the Fated Plague when she was just a child, and being separated from her sisters, Saph maintained an optimistic attitude. She was always the sister who could look on the bright side. That is until she lost her chosen mate when he sacrificed his life for another. Once bright-eyed and caring Saph is now using any means to numb herself from the pain of her broken heart. Her reckless behavior has ultimately landed her in serious trouble with Alpha Asher of Red Mountain Pack. Coping with her loss and grief is hard enough. Now, Saph must face the man who cost her chosen mate his life, along with helping find a cure for what could be another plague. Alpha Asher is the light-hearted, and alternative, leader of the Red Mountain Pack. After uprooting his pack from Australia, Asher has vowed to always keep his pack members safe and free from worry. The full moon run reveals a bond that Asher cannot fight, but also cannot act on. With secrets from his past resurfacing, Asher will do anything to protect his new-found mate, even if it’s from herself. A former betrayal looms in the shadows, threatening to decimate what’s left of Asher’s pack. It will require him to trust his mate, and new allies, to help him save what matters most to him.

What if you discovered your sexy-as-sin college professor was also a panther shifter? Catalina Vargas wasn't looking forward to asking interim Professor Malcolm Wright for an extension on her anthropology paper after it magically disappeared. She expects a stern denial, which is his usual way of dealing with her. But what she doesn't expect is to see a panther in his office or to watch it become a very naked Professor Wright before her eyes…  Professor Malcolm Wright has long denied the call in his blood telling him to mate. But something changes the moment the beautiful and sassy Catalina saunters into his classroom. Now, protecting her from his demons is a priority. If only his panther would listen...  

Sage can't hide her magic... ...or her baby bump Witches and Lycans don't mix. At least, they're not supposed to. But secret hybrid Sage is proof they do, and so is the cub growing inside her, and now her alpha lover knows everything. Her only choice is to run. Their one night of passion wasn't supposed to end with any ties. (Or surprises like his wild wolf woman was also a witch.) Nikko had said as much that night. As alpha, of all people, he couldn't break pack law to take a hybrid as his mate--much less sire lycan-w itch cubs! Could he? Then Sage runs, with his seed growing inside her, and all he can think about is protecting his family... No matter what. Even if it means exile forever from his pack and all Nikko's ever known...he must find Sage and his child before the trail runs cold, and so does his heart.