underdog rise

His hands were firm but careful as they slid down my sides, his lips brushing against mine in a way that left me breathless. “Are you sure about this?” he murmured, his forehead resting against mine, grey eyes searching for any sign of hesitation. I nodded, my fingers curling into the leather of his jacket. “I’m sure. I need this. I need you.” His jaw clenched, a muscle ticking there as if he were trying to hold himself back. “You don’t just need me, Aurora. You have me. You’ve had me for a long fucking time.” I swallowed hard, my heart hammering at his words. “Then show me.” *** Aurora, daughter of a powerful Alpha, thought she was living her perfect love story with Nathan, her destined mate and the future Alpha of a neighboring pack. But on prom night, her world shatters when she finds Nathan with another woman, revealing their entire relationship was a lie. Heartbroken and betrayed, Aurora flees, only to find solace in the arms of Noxon, Nathan's twin brother, where they had a night of passion before Noxon disappeared, leaving Aurora more broken. Six years later, a family tragedy pulls her back into the chaos she escaped. Old enemies, forbidden love, and hidden truths resurface, threatening not just Aurora's fragile peace but also the future of her son, whose extraordinary abilities mark him as a target in a deadly power struggle. As tensions rise, Aurora must decide: will she fight for her son and her pack, or walk away forever?

In a ruthless world where survival is a daily battle, Alyssa’s life takes a dark turn after losing her parents. Left to endure the torment of her abusive uncle, she fights to stay alive—until his actions lead to his untimely death, leaving her homeless and alone. Desperation pulls her into the orbit of Zero Blackwood, a powerful and enigmatic leader of a criminal network. Forced to join his ranks as a “wild cat,” Alyssa learns to play her role in a world of crime. Her quick rise stirs jealousy in Serial, the group’s leader, who sees her as a threat. Things take a sharp turn when Zero starts falling for Alyssa. His feelings put her in more danger as Serial grows hostile. Torn between Zero’s affection and her dream of freedom, Alyssa plans her escape. But when she’s caught, Zero shocks everyone by sparing her and confessing his love. Now, Alyssa must survive in this dangerous world, outsmart her rivals, and decide if love or freedom is worth the risk.

Olive Madison’s perfect life shatters the night before her wedding when she discovers her fiancé, Frank, in a passionate embrace with her sister, Delilah. Heartbroken and betrayed, she cancels the wedding and flees to New York, desperate to rebuild her life. But just as she tries to leave her pain behind, Olive receives shocking news—she's pregnant. A virgin and utterly confused, Olive unravels a twist of fate at the hospital. An accidental mix-up during a medical procedure infused her with billionaire Raymond Carter’s DNA, intended for a surrogacy program. Furious at the hospital’s unprofessionalism Raymond decides to sue the hospital. As Olive and Raymond navigate this unexpected bond, Frank resurfaces with a vengeful lawsuit, accusing Olive of wasting his time while allegedly being with another man. The stakes rise as Olive must defend her honor, confront her sister’s betrayal, and decide if she can trust Raymond, who hides a painful past of his own.