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I had always been in love with Bryson Taylor my best friend. But I knew we could never be because I was the lowest of the ranks and he was an alpha's heir. But by a twisted fate, we ended up being mated and everything seemed perfect, until it wasn't. I was forced to flee from him and the pack. Forced to break the bond that connected us. All for the sake of saving him and everyone I loved. But who will save me? As the weeks fly between us, a bump grows in my belly. I am pregnant for him and I could do nothing but look ahead to the lonely world I'd have to live without him by my side. Until one day, our fates decide to entwine again and we practically stumbled into each other. " He is my son! I have every right to bring him back to my pack where both he and you belong. You're not running away from me this time Emily,"

Cora, an orphan, was adopted by the Blood Moon pack. As an adult, she married Alpha Dave. The marriage ended when Dave had an affair with an Omega. Dave rejected Cora and banished her. She couldn't have an heir. Cora sought refuge in the Arun Forest. There, she met Ethan, the Alpha of the Crescent Pack, who had just lost his mate. Cora and Ethan trust each other and realize they are second-chance mates. When Alpha Dave learns of Cora's new relationship, he is jealous and tries to destroy Alpha Ethan's pack. Meanwhile, Ethan confronts him with a fact from Alpha Dave's past.

Eighteen Year old Alana Brooks , an orphan girl was rejected and banished by her mate for a crime she did not commit. Broken by the pain of rejection and now living at a new pack, Alana hopes to live the life she couldn't get at her old pack but when an attack threatens the lives of those she loves the most, she is forced to go back to the one man she swore never to go back to. Two years ago, Kai Everest, Alpha of Crimson moon pack had rejected and banished his mate, Alana Brooks for a crime she was never proven to be guilty of, a decision he regret every awaking day of his life. His heart break each time he remember he would never see her again but would it be mended when she appears from nowhere seeking for his help to rescue the children he didn't know about. Will Kai leave everything and go with her so he could finally have a shot at reconciliation or shut his heart out to her plea once again. *Except* "I, Kai Everest, Alpha of crimson moon pack hereby reject you, Alana Brooks as my mate and future Luna" He said, his voice cold and dispassionate. "From this moment henceforth, you're nothing to me and that means you can never show your face to me ever again. Is that clear?" With trembling lips, I nodded but he growl out a warning, demanding a more audible response. "Y...yes" I croaked out, my voice barely above a whisper as I stood clutching my chest, the pain of his rejection completely unbearable and coursing through me.

I thought I had it all figured out. I rejected my destined mate for the love of my high school sweetheart, Curtis. But everything shattered when Curtis met his mate and chose to lie to me instead of rejecting her. With my heart in pieces, I sought solace in the last place I expected—my Alpha's arms. One night turned into a dangerous entanglement, and now my Alpha refuses to let me go. As the Alpha’s obsession grows, I'm caught in a web of desire and fear. Curtis, the boy I once loved, still holds a promise I made, but the Alpha’s powerful presence pulls me deeper into his world. Should I forgive Curtis and keep my word, or should I risk everything for a chance at something wild and unpredictable with the Alpha who won’t take no for an answer? *** “There are no limits between us,” he chuckled, the mirth sparkling in his gorgeous eyes. “And all of this stems from the night you gave me both pain and pleasure. I’m simply returning the favor.” He took two steps forward, and I stepped back. “But…” The memory of what I had done filled me with fear, and I knew I had to get out of there. “I…” “No, Firecat.” He placed an index finger on my lips. “This will take your mind off that son of a bitch.” His strong hands pulled me by the waist until I felt his hard manhood.

"Dad I've told you a hundred times, I don't need a body guard." I growled, my eyes locked on the god-like man at his side.Arabella Adair, the only heir of the Alpha King, detests her strikingly yet silent body guard. A mask shields half of his face, leaving only his intoxicating eyes and tousled hair revealed. The strange gloves he constantly wears, and the refusal to speak continues to drive Arabella mad. In the midst of the chaos in her Kingdom, she sets her attention on her body guard. Her insane attraction to her mysterious body guard fuels her need for the truth. More determined than ever, she plans to use everything at her disposal to uncover his secrets.

If you don't find your mate by the age of 18, you will be forced into slavery. Your fate is decided by The Alpha King. My name is Brinley James, I'm 18, and due to rejection: I am mate-less, or I should say... Slave No. 508. BOOK ONE AND TWO OF THE ALPHA KINGS SERIES. Book one - The Alpha King's Slave, Book two - Return of the Banished Alpha King BOTH BOOKS CAN BE READ AS STAND ALONE

"She is a murderer!" Everything changed for Anaiah Ross when she inadvertently killed someone following her first unexpected Shift into her wolf. Now hated, abused, and mistreated by the members of her pack, her fated mate, Alpha Amos, rejected her instantly and ordered her thrown into the dungeons. Her heart shattered almost instantly and begrudgingly, accepted his rejection, resigning herself to a life of misery at the mercy of her pack. But on her eighteenth birthday, fate seemed to take pity on her and revealed her Second Chance mate as non other than a dangerous and powerful Lycan King, but Amos realizes that he simply can't let her go. With two men fighting for her attention and desperate to win her love and acceptance, her life becomes increasingly complicated. Anaiah discovers sinister plots at work and fights to discover the true power that will change the course of her life for good, making her the prime target for the evil that lurks in the shadows. Can Anaiah survive the evil thrown at her and finally, find happiness with the man that she chooses? Or will she succumb to the darkness and lose herself, and everything she knows completely? Trigger warning: The first chapters of the book contains Abuse. Read at your own risk.

James Anderson lost his future mate and luna, Stephanie, during a rogue attack. Stephanie's death left his entire pack in mourning; her death anniversary was even declared a pack holiday. Five years later, James discovers that Stephanie's younger sister Lily is his mate. But how can that be? Wasn't Stephanie supposed to be his mate? And would his pack even accept Lily as his mate and Luna—many have always blamed Lily for Stephanie's death, because Stephanie died trying to save Lily. For her part, Lily has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister for years. She knows very well that pack members and her parents wish that it was Lily that died that day instead of Stephanie. Lily had looked forward to the day that she would meet her mate and finally feel important to someone. Discovering that her mate is James is Lily's worst nightmare, especially when James reacts poorly to the discovery. Lily decides that she is unwilling to live in Stephanie's shadow any longer. She will not spend the rest of her life with a mate who wishes she was someone else. She rejects James, who all too quickly accepts the rejection. Soon afterwards, horrifying truths come out and James immediately regrets letting Lily go. He sets out to get Lily back and right the wrongs that have been done. But is it too late? Will Lily find love with James, or with someone else?

When fate plays a twisted game, pairing Raven with not one but two mates, her entire world is turned upside down.Two men who considered one another brothers, until they realised their mate was the one and the same. Destroying their bond of friendship in seconds. For three years, they walked separate paths, unable to come to terms with the moon goddess' wish. Until now. United once again, they must put aside their differences to overcome the threat from within that has cast its shadow upon their pack. When secrets are spilt and lies are told, will they remember their old bonds and work together to protect those they love?With the mate bond spiralling out of control, wreaking havoc in its wake, time is running out. Will Raven survive the pull of her mates or will she be forced to pick just one?Book 4 of The Alpha Series Book 1 - Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 - Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 - Her Destined Alpha

Dawn never wanted to cross paths with the crazy King of Euphoris whom everyone loathed and avoided. He was unpredictable and inconsiderate. Nothing good came out of his rule. But her worst fears came to pass when she's forced to go to the castle against her wishes. The King was expecting a new bride, a princess from another kingdom that day but unfortunately, she killed herself because of fear of who the King was. The bride had to be replaced without much thought and Dawn fell right into their trap. Her story begins when she meets the King's two wives who hate her and wants to make her life a living hell. And the King she's marrying whose psychotic side was far different from what everyone thought it was.