the heart of the beast：the alpha's pawn

Selene Whitmore has known only pain. Half-blind, mute, and scarred from years of torment, she has spent her life as a captive, treated as nothing more than a possession by the ruthless rogue, Sebastian Kane. She stopped screaming long ago. She stopped fighting. She stopped hoping. Until the night Alpha Killian Blackwood slaughters her captors and finds her trembling in the dirt—his fated mate. Killian is a warrior, feared and respected, but nothing prepares him for the fragile girl who flinches at his touch. He swears to protect her, to give her the freedom she’s never known. But his pack whispers—how can a broken, silent human be the mate of a powerful Alpha? Selene tries to disappear into the shadows, but fate won’t let her. Neither will Killian. Because Sebastian isn’t done with her yet. When warnings turn into attacks and the past refuses to die, Selene must make a choice—remain the powerless girl she was or become something no one ever expected. Can Killian convince her to trust him before it’s too late? Or will Sebastian drag her back into the darkness she barely escaped?

Young werewolf, Evangeline, can do something no other can, hold communication with someone far beyond her realm. What will happen when an Alpha claims Evangeline as his own, and when the most dangerous come seeking revenge?

Henry is known as the head of an investment firm in NYC, but his shadowed presence hides the fact that he is also the boss of a Mafia in Italy. Deep down, he carries the trauma left by his abusive, alcoholic father, making him reluctant to form relationships with anyone—except for one person, his childhood friend, Sarah. However, he left both his childhood and Sarah behind in a mysterious case. After an accidental meeting, his eyes catch that beloved silhouette, and he is drawn once again to her beauty and sweetness. On the other side, holding onto her dream of becoming a singer, Sarah has worked hard for her parents to fuel her journey. She wins an investment competition and is about to attend Harvard as part of the prize. Little does she know, the day she steps into her dream is also the day her future becomes intertwined with Henry, her first crush who had disappeared from her life. Will Sarah successfully hold onto him this time, or will he vanish once more into the darkness? How will the cruel cost of power affect the pure love they share?

Being bullied when she was younger by her peers because of the color of her hair, Claire haven't known any parent figure in her life as she spent her entire childhood in the orphanage with broken dreams and hidden scars. What's worse was when she escaped from the orphanage only to be caught by the most viscous rogues and she was used as their slave. Not being able to take the pain and suffering any longer, she took a bold leap of courage running away from the pack. But as fate would have it, she stumbled into the house of a mysterious man who made her belief of how the world works into jeopardy. What happens when she finally gives her trust to the man only to have her work as a servant for the cruelest Alpha? How did the Alpha react when he finds out he's mated to Claire who is not only a witch but the one to fulfill the prophesy?

Determined to Avenge her beloved sister who was unjustly murdered, Akila set out on a journey into unknown territories . Upon her arrival, she encounters her sister's widowed alpha mate, He is the pack leader and he's always had dreams where he mated a very beautiful wolf. He is still in the mood of mourning when her twin sister moves into his community , he is charmed by her and when someone tries to assassinate her, he realizes he must protect her to find the truth about his widowed mate and protect his pack and community

"I promise, Alpha Caramel, when my daughter is of age, she'll be yours. Please help me protect her from her father and help us escape this place." Joanna pleaded desperately. ******************* Lavender was betrothed to the Alpha of the Shadow Pack before she was born, as a promise her mother made to the Alpha. Lavender wasn't sure Alpha Caramel would do right considering the age gap of twenty years. However, as she got to know him, she found herself drawn and attracted to him. Alpha Caramel had his mind set on making Lavender his chosen mate since his true mate died during a rogue attack. Alpha Caramel was not one to be easily swooned by ladies but was drawn to Lavender on one of his trips to the country when he saw her. He returned later choosing to study her. This was before her 18th birthday, and as he watched her grow, his attraction deepened for her. Lavender may be human, but he was determined to make her his and win her heart and her body. His family and Pack disapprove of the union when they find out about her being a human but despite it all, his will would never shake. Lavender was his and not even her biological father would be able to change that. What will Lavender do when her tyrant father returns to her life? Will Lavender be able to accept she is not a mere human? How will Caramel and Lavender fight against the rogue Alpha who decides to claim her as his?

"You actually thought I would choose you Athena?" My mate Leo snickered taunting me as Emma stood next to him smirking. My heart crumbled hearing his harsh words. This could never be the same man I gave my virginity to last night, no he wasn't so cruel...or was a blinded by my love for him? Leaning to my ear, Alpha Leo then whispered to me, "Last night meant nothing to me." And at this tears streamed down my face. "I almost feel pity for you." Emma laughed. "I won't reject you Athena, instead I'll have you feel pain for being so naïve to think I'd ever accept you as my mate. I'll let you feel how my mate and I make love." My Alpha and mate spoke distastefully while leaving me trembling in fear and in pain.

Ciara Heartfield, a 20 year old, weak omega always loved her man, Lucas. They have been together for two years, she never would've expected him to cheat on her, more so with her best friend and she didn't even feel any remorse for taking away her friend's man. Orion Stone, was the Alpha of Silver Moon Pack. After schooling abroad most years of his life, he was ready to take up the Alpha position from his father. Accidentally having a one night stand with Ciara after she was set up, he arranged a contract marriage for her to sign till her was sure he got this alpha position from his father. But he started to realize despite her being weak and fragile, he was drawn to her, but an alpha like him couldn't have a weak omega as a mate. How long would he be able to resist her? And with danger and dark forces lurking around, would they be able to fight for their love? And what about his brother who also had eyes for her? And her who still had eyes for her ex boyfriend?

*Warning- this book contains sexual content and abuse* When Aurora's parents died, the Alpha of her pack. Moon Creek took her in, but that only meant she was abused and treated like a slave. She was forced to sleep on the attic floor, forced to eat scraps, and had to wear rags. Then, one day, when the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack came to visit on terms of a border treaty, he recognized Aurora as his mate. Blood Moon was the most feared pack, so of course, they handed Aurora over without a fight, but she was scared and broken. How will Aurora adjust to her new life and becoming Luna?

Fifteen years, they have been abused by their Uncle. Three sisters blindly accept to be the wife of a lone werewolf. The goal was to escape their Uncle’s torture and live in peace with their newfound brother but tide changes when they grow attached to the lone wolf. Scott never expected to have three Lunas in one day and accepted it as luck but his luck runs out when the evil Dragon Queen puts a bounty on the head of his three Lunas. The sisters never expected to become entangled with magic and dragons but as Lunas, they took their place besides the Alpha. Which sister would finally get the title of Luna Queen? And is Scott really alone or are they other packs lurking? Are those packs friends or foes? Read to find out how the adventure and love story rolled in.