Two Alphas

Silas was not like other omegas; he was stronger than them and feared no one. This was because he couldn't feel the pheromones of alphas, but his mate rejected him on his 18th birthday and accepted his stepbrother instead. Silas decided to leave the pack, but just then, something terrible happened, and he ended up in the hands of their rival pack. There, he reunited with his long-lost brother, who was dearly loved by the four alpha brothers of that pack. But what will happen when Silas starts to feel the mate bond with those four brothers? --------------------------------- "Your eyes are the most beautiful," said a handsome alpha and my boss, who was my brother's mate. I didn't want to feel anything for him, it was wrong. "Stay away from me," I pushed him away. But still, he came closer and started sniffing my scent near my neck. When I looked up, I saw my brother standing at the door, watching us. --------------------------- in this story mc is -Strong omega -confident -overprotective -stubborn -savage

"Tu es enceinte ? Comment as-tu pu coucher avec quelqu'un avant de trouver ton partenaire ? Qui est le salaud qui t'a mise enceinte ?" cria son père faisant sursauter Chloé d'horreur. Comment pourrait-elle dire à son père qu'elle avait couché avec les impitoyables jumeaux Alpha en même temps et qu'elle n'avait aucune idée de qui est le père de son enfant à naître ? En plus de cela, ils sont les plus grands rivaux de son père. Chloé, la parfaite petite fille de son père et la prochaine Alpha de sa meute, a ruiné toute l'image de sa famille et a perdu sa virginité lors d'une nuit d'ivresse. Elle a couché avec les deux Alphas playboys de la meute rivale. Sera-t-elle capable de découvrir qui est le père de son enfant entre ces deux Alphas diaboliquement beaux ? Tombera-t-elle amoureuse d'eux pour devenir leur Luna ? Ou réussira-t-elle à les dompter en tant que puissante Alpha qu'elle est destinée à être ?

Hi! My name is Ahn Sun, I am 17 years old but due to an accident I died and reincarnated in a novel I read before my death, that novel was entitled " Adeline ". This book was based on Adeline Augustus who was the daughter of Baron Augustus, even though she was born a noble, her family was not so rich but they were just fine. In the book Adeline was described as a simple looking girl with black shoulder length hair, fair skin, slender body and red eyes. In the book when Adeline is 17 she appears in the social world, the prince falls in love with Adeline because of her simplicity, Adeline is bullied and harassed by the noble ladies, these events only got the prince and Adeline closer to each other, in the end the bullies were executed and the prince and they lived happily ever after. Now the only problem is I am reincarnated as Alexandra Raine who bullies the female lead and gets executed in the end!)

After she was betrayed by her own husband and now she unlocked the rank alpha and see if see find her true love. (and this book is going to have 200 chapters)

Abandoned by their father at just five years old, James Craig and his infant sister, Jessica Craig, were left in the care of their devoted mother, Serena. Despite the hardships, James grew into an intelligent and handsome teenager. When financial constraints forced him to leave Middleton, he embarked on a new journey at Braxton High. Unbeknownst to James, this change would set him on a new path to becoming humanity's unlikely savior. James's life was back on track until a fateful day, when a school expedition with his classmates uncovered a dark secret. Deep in the wilderness, James stumbled upon an ancient power that awakened a terrifying truth: his nightmares were real. The trauma he had tried to bury resurfaced, and he was forced to confront an unspeakable horror - his own hunger for human flesh. **** "You must learn to be a true leader." What will he make of the universe's bestowment? How will he overcome his weaknesses? What sacrifices must he make? Find out now! ---------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: larrycashbox

ÜBERSPRINGEN NICHT GENANNTER KAPITEL AUFGRUND EINER VERWECHSLUNG... "Warum hast du mich dann geheiratet, wenn du wusstest, dass du mich wegwerfen würdest!" Sie schrie auf. Er atmete leise aus und wandte sich ihr zu, sein Gesicht war ausdruckslos, seine Augen überraschend kühl. "Ja, weil ich meine Krone und meinen Thron retten musste. Jetzt lass mich mein Leben leben." "Warum musste es ausgerechnet ich sein?" Sie fuhr sich mit der Hand über das Gesicht. "Du weißt, dass sie meine Schicksalsgefährtin ist und dass ich nichts dagegen tun kann." Mit Tränen in den Augen richtete sie sich langsam auf und nickte. "Ich werde die Scheidungspapiere unterschreiben." - - - Nyx ist hin- und hergerissen, als Alpha Oberon, ihr Mann, beschließt, sich von ihr scheiden zu lassen, nachdem er behauptet hat, seine Schicksalsgefährtin gefunden zu haben. Aus Angst, zu ihren missbrauchenden und grausamen Eltern zurückzukehren, verlässt sie das Rudel und zieht ihr Kind ganz allein auf. Die Jahre vergehen und die neue Luna ist nicht in der Lage, einen Erben für das Königreich zu zeugen. Ein Seher sagt dem König, dass er einen Erben hat, in dessen Adern das Blut des Königs fließt. Was passiert, wenn er erfährt, dass das Kind von der Frau stammt, die ihn einst beleidigt hat? Was wird er tun, um sie zur Rückkehr zu bewegen, um seinen Thron und sein Reich zu retten?

Triplets Alphas: My Destined Mates. My mother recently fell into a hasty love with the werewolf Alpha King, which means the change in our lives was certain. We were normal wolf individuals at the Werewolf Capital, and I love my simple life so much I never quite settled with the change; I only accepted it. Just when I began adapting, the triplet Alpha Princes came back from the city where they went to study. Not only were they all my fated mates, but they all were interested in me and I’m weirdly fascinated by them all too. However, I can’t possibly court them all, I have to pick one to forever keeps my heart wobbling even if they all happened to mess with the heart. Bryce made me happy more than any of them, Brent gave me a weird feeling I loved feeling, and Bryan was like the perfection I always needed. However, they’re my stepbrothers. What game was fate playing pairing me up with them? Was it dangerous? Or just full of secrets? Because I found out this might be more than a game, this was something more!

In one swift motion, he caught her by the neck, his grip unyielding. Lara snarled and thrashed, but Killian’s strength was overwhelming. “You foolish, useless wolf,” Killian growled, his voice dripping with disdain. “You think you can defy me and live?” With a cruel smile, he threw Lara against a nearby tree, the impact shaking the ground beneath us. Pain tore through me as I felt every blow she endured. Lara tried to stand, but Killian’s foot pressed down on her, pinning her to the ground. “You’ll learn your place,” he hissed. “Both of you.” My body began to shift again, the pain unbearable as Lara was forced back, and I returned to my human form. Lying on the ground, broken and bleeding, I looked up at him with all the hatred I could muster. “I hate you,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. Killian’s expression didn’t change. And then, darkness consumed me.

Mother Earth is healing herself. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the World is engulfed in two major wars between mankind. Survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact was still felt there. Bacteria, viruses, radiation, and mutated creatures continue to erode the human population. But humans continue to develop science in search of new planets. A group of scientists discovered a planet similar to the Earth called Valkan. Hoping to communicate, they created a tool called SOULS that can connect the soul of its users to distant places. Adrien Adrestia, a prince of the Kingdom of Arestiana gets the "Grace" of connecting with the earthlings. However, it turns out that he is connected to a serial killer inmate coded Zero. An ideological battle took place in his head. Not only that, the threat of war from enemy kingdoms and earth colonies continues to heat up. Will Adrien and Zero try to stop that? Or are they fighting for bodies? note: (A Low Fantasy Medieval and Futuristic Post-Apocalypse Hybrid)

Aelia avait été désignée pour être la compagne de Jason, l'alpha dominant, une union imposée par les anciens de leur meute. Depuis ce jour, elle s'était vue condamnée à une relation qui oscillait entre indifférence et mépris. Jason la considérait comme faible, une ombre dans son monde impitoyable où seul le pouvoir comptait. Ce qu'il ignorait, c'était que la vraie puissance d'Aelia était encore tapie, attendant le moment opportun pour se révéler. Pourtant, malgré le mépris qu'il affichait ostensiblement, Jason était obsédé par elle. Chaque mouvement, chaque parole d'Aelia semblait déclencher en lui une possessivité féroce. Une obsession qu'il refusait d'admettre, la confondant souvent avec son besoin de contrôle. Mais plus Aelia s'efforçait de rester invisible, plus la rage de Jason grandissait, alimentée par des sentiments qu'il ne parvenait à définir. Les choses prirent un tournant irréversible le jour où Bastien, un autre alpha, fit son entrée lors d'un événement officiel. Puissant et charismatique, il était tout ce que Jason n'était pas : bienveillant, respecté pour sa sagesse autant que pour sa force brute. Lorsque les yeux de Bastien se posèrent sur Aelia, une étincelle s'alluma. Pour la première fois, quelqu'un la voyait autrement que comme un simple pion. Le sourire qu'il lui offrit n'échappa pas à Jason, qui sentit une colère glaciale monter en lui. Ce n'était pas seulement de la jalousie - c'était une guerre qui venait de commencer. Une lutte de pouvoir, où les désirs se mêlaient à la domination, et où Aelia, malgré elle, devenait le centre d'une séduction enflammée entre deux alphas prêts à tout pour la posséder.

Will their love conquer all, or will the secrets of the past pull them apart? Luna and the Alpha’s Fated to meet. Bound by destiny. Tested by love. Luna has always felt like an outsider. With no memory of her past, she’s spent her entire life moving from place to place, never truly belonging anywhere. Her existence has been one of isolation—until she stumbles into a quiet, secluded town where everything changes. Dominic is the alpha of the powerful Shadowclaw Pack, a leader feared and revered for his strength and unyielding control. He’s never believed in the fabled concept of “mates,” dismissing it as a mere myth. But all that changes the moment Luna walks into his life. There’s something about her—a pull, an undeniable connection that he can’t shake. Her scent calls to him, and deep down, he knows she’s the one. But Luna doesn’t know who she is. The fog of her forgotten past weighs heavily on her, and the haunting dreams she experiences only make things worse. As her memories start to resurface, she uncovers secrets that are darker than she could ever imagine. Secrets about herself, about her connection to the wolves, and about the prophecy that could change the future of their world. Dominic is no stranger to conflict, but his encounter with Luna brings everything into chaos. The pull between them is magnetic raw, powerful, and impossible to ignore. But Luna isn’t ready to accept life as the mate of an alpha, and Dominic isn’t ready to let her go. Their bond is undeniable, but there are forces at work—rogue wolves, pack politics, and enemies from Luna’s past—that threaten to tear them apart. As the pieces of Luna’s past come crashing into the present, she must make a choice: face the darkness and accept her fate as the mate of the alpha, or flee and fight for a life of her own. But there’s one thing that neither of them can escape: their destiny is written in the stars, and their hearts are bound in ways neither can fully understand. Luna and the Alphas is a story of fated mates, powerful love, and discovering strength in the face of adversity. A romantic journey filled with suspense, danger, and intense passion, this is a tale of self-discovery, loyalty, and the raw, untamed forces of fate. Join Luna and Dominic as they navigate their complicated relationship, battle enemies, and unlock the mysteries of their intertwined destinies. Will their love conquer all, or will the secrets of the past pull them apart? This captivating tale will take you on a thrilling ride, blending supernatural lore with heart-pounding romance and powerful character growth. The tension between Luna and Dominic is irresistible, and the twists will leave you breathless. If you love stories of forbidden love, supernatural bonds, and characters finding strength through their connections, Luna and the Alphas is the book for you.

“I loathe you. Why would I stoop so low to take you as my mate??”. A wolfless Omega is almost close to nothing in the wolf kingdom, so does the rule applies! Fiona is a lonely orphan and maid facing all sort of bully and inhumane treatment in the Blue moon pack house. She longs for a mate and became a victim of manipulation by Alpha Ryan who later rejected her publicly after having a one night stand with her coupled with false promises. Out of depression and frustration of her life's turnout, Fiona runs away in search of a new abode and she is met by several challenges. Will she be able to find that which she truly seeks or will she surrender to whatever fate brings her way?

[Mature content] Elia Miller's life has always been a sad one. She lost her mother at a young age followed by her father bringing in the woman he had always loved into her home. Her stepmother and stepsister made sure to torment her from day one. Still, Elia held hope and wished for a happy life with her long-time boyfriend until he was snatched away by her stepsister. Blinded by betrayal and anger, she goes into club for the first time and crosses path with three men not knowing their true identities as beings beyond her belief. Her life after that incident turned upside down and she should navigate through it to make it right. *Image is not mine

“If you claim that she is truly your mate, then tell us where her mark is." Someone asked him.  He made eye contact with me and my heart skipped.  "Easy." He said. "On her left thigh…" Oh Goddess! It can't be! My face went red as it dawned on me. I knew what he was talking about. "In between her legs.” He said. What happens when you discover you've already been mated to the Alpha King, known as the dark one, on your wedding day? Sybil Auclair, daughter of the Alpha of Willow pack, disappeared 3 years ago and returned with no memories of her missing years. Her father, the Alpha, secured her engagement with Ryan, a soon to be Alpha of a different pack who also happened to be the her first mate who rejected her. On her wedding day, everyone is shocked to learn that Sybil was already claimed! She had been marked by another wolf! Horrified and in shock, Alpha Alaric, the man called the dark one, crashed the wedding. He claims Sybil is his mate and is here to take her to where she belongs. His home. Who is Alpha Alaric? Is it true that Sybil was already mated with him? If so then why does she not have any memories of him Read on and find out!

Still getting frequent death threats from the Blood Lord, Rey Reed Smith was forced to abandon his friend and loved one in the Middle Land and embark on the Blood Lord’s quest. As much as Rey didn't want to do the Blood Lord's bidding, he had no choice because the man now had access to his soul. For starters, Rey was killed during the war against Dylan Knoll, and his spirit went straight to the underworld, forcing him to lose his Alpha and Hellhound powers. In the underworld realm, the Blood Lord forced Rey Reed Smith to drink from the water in his fountain, granting him special powers, speed, reflexes, and the ability to read minds. This water took away Alpha Rey’s power, making the Blood Lord have absolute control over Rey’s soul and life. The blood lord forcefully trained Rey, drilled all his skills into his body, and made him a great fighter. Did he do this to send Rey back to the middleland so he could create a breach between the world of the living and the underworld?

On new years day of the year 2080. An announcement was played in every country in the world. " It has been 2 decades since WW3 and we are here to say that the world has finally recovered from the great tragedy." " We the Government of The United Nations of the Americas, European Unions, The Nations of Africa, The Asia Alliance, , and Australia is here to announce that we, with the other countries of the world, have come together to create a revolutionary New VR Game called God's Playgrounds!" "Starting tomorrow stasis pods will become available for purchase. And government-provided pods will come out in 1 months time!" " God's Playgrounds will be activated in 1 week!" **** Hello user you have been given the calamity level Talent Twin Body and Soul. You are the 600th person who received the 1000 calamity talents. " Interesting, does that mean I would be the only person in the world to have two accounts?" Join the journey of both the Demon and the Angel. The Villain and yet at the same time the hero who's out to kill the villain. Fellow his journey in the Strange game called God's Playgrounds and find out the secrets that it's hiding. (The cover art does not belong to me and the credit is to the artist who created it. If the artist wants me to take it down, contact me and I'll take it down.)

Liam always thought his first lover and best friend would turn out to be his mate. But after leaving him for two years, and the contact between them disappearing, he might just be a tad bit wrong. Author lemon sunflower (on Wattpad)

“Lila, will you stop looking like someone dragged you to the funeral of a relative?” Diana shouted over the music, pulling me forward by the wrist. "It's a club! You're supposed to have fun, get a life!" Fun of course, I should get much of it as much as I want. It's true. The fun was finding your trusted boyfriend of three years in bed with no other but your best friend. The pleasure was being humiliated and left alone with the pieces of your self-esteem shattered before you, with no attempt of repair. I didn't want to be here, but Diana insisted and I was too numb to argue or go against her wish. "I'm not sure that's a good idea," I said, rising a little on my heels. "Oh, don't complain anymore," Diana cried, pouring a funny looking cocktail into her hand. Her lipstick spread in a sly smile. "Drink enough of this. You need much of it to relax." I looked at the glass like a time bomb, everything about it looked suspicious. "I don't drink." "There's always a first time, you'll drink tonight." Diana clinked her glass with mine. "Trust me, one sip won't kill you." I hesitated, but the words "trust me" did something funny to my pride. I didn't want her to think I was weak, not capable of making choices, not after everything I'd been through. So I took a sip. The bitterness from a single sip burned my throat and I grimaced, but Diana was already putting another glass in my hand. "Come on baby girl!" she shouted at me. On the third glass, the room began to tilt dangerously. The lights dimmed and my thoughts became unclear, unhealthy and shattered. "Diana," I managed to murmur, trying to calm every bit of myself down. "I think I probably should sit for a moment..." "Okay, then!" she interrupted, leading me towards a group of men seated in a VIP area enclosed by ropes. "Come on, sister, let's meet real men that make things happen. Forget about that cheating loser of yours! It's time to wine and dine with the happening men." "Wait, I don't...I can't..." I stammered as my legs flopped under me. Before I knew it, a man smelling of sweet cologne pulled me into his hairy lap. "Hey, pretty girl," he said, his smile stretching too far. I tried to pull away, but my arms felt like jelly. "No, I don't...I can't..." "Relax," he said, running his rough hand up my thigh. "Keep your silly hands off me!" I tried to scream with my whole strength, but it was weak. Panic gripped my throat. And then, suddenly, I was pulled to my feet miraculously. "What are you planning to do to her?" a cold, loud voice cut through the chaos. I closed my eyes, my vision flickering, until my gaze landed on the man standing before me. He was tall, with a jaw so sharp it could cut glass and eyes the color of ice. His tailored suit clung to him like a second skin, and his presence was so imposing that the fat man retreated. Heartbroken after discovering her boyfriend's infidelity, Lila Monroe is pushed into a one-night stand by her jealous step-sister, Diana. Unknowingly, she ends up in the bed of billionaire Sebastian Knight, instead of a random guy as planned by Diana. Their paths cross again months later, when Lila is forced to marry Sebastian to protect her mother's political image. To complicate matters, Sebastian's brother, Ethan, who Lila had a childhood crush on, lives in the same house and rekindles old feelings. Torn between two brothers, Lila struggles to overcome the complexities of love, betrayal, and family rivalry. As enemies close in and secrets are revealed, Lila must choose between the man who challenges her and the one who still make feel safe.

In the world of Lunar Heights Academy, bloodlines dictate your worth, secrets run deeper than loyalties, and alliances are forged to shatter. Ava Montclair, the humble daughter of a babysitter, steps into this elite werewolf school, hiding her modest origins in a world ruled by three powerful packs. As tensions mount between heirs and rivals, Ava discovers truths about herself that could unite—or destroy—the packs forever. Caught between two Alphas, Damon Ashford and Lucas Draven, and with her life entangled in ancient prophecies and forbidden bonds, Ava must decide: will she protect her secret, or rise to claim a destiny no one saw coming?

Brison, an alpha werewolf, lives in the isolated mountain village of Eldermoor. The village, perched precariously among jagged peaks, is shrouded in mystery, with its people bound by centuries-old traditions. One fateful evening, he finds a mysterious woman, Kate, unconscious in the snow near a forbidden trail while he was out hunting. Kate awakens with no memory of how she came to Eldermoor but carries a strange amulet. Brison feels drawn to her, despite warnings from the village elder, Elthar, who claims she is a harbinger of chaos. A hooded stranger arrives in Eldermoor, claiming to know Kate. His cryptic warnings about “the mountain’s curse” unsettles the villagers. That night, Brison discovers that Kate’s amulet glows under the moonlight, revealing a map etched onto its surface. Ignoring the elder’s warnings, Brison and Kate follow the amulet’s map to a hidden cave. Inside, they uncover ancient carvings depicting a tragic love story and a prophecy about two souls destined to break a dark curse. Will Brison and Kate be the two souls the prophecy spoke of? Will they be able to break the dark curse with the power of true love?

WARNING: R18+ Alpha Vesper: "Deal?!" Alpha Vesper proposed. "Deal!' Elara accepted relief washed over her face and gratitude in her eyes. "You will be a slave to no other one but me, you will serve and listen to only me, and henceforth you are mine…only!" his voice hushed out darkly upon her face. Even though his words had a heavy impact on her, she smiled and nodded. "Yes… I will be yours..." Alpha Harlan: "You are mine! You are not a slave to anyone... not even to me!" He declared, already up from the bed. His anger surfaced and his impulse was diving heavily like a beast that was just unbridled from its cage. Elara was not concerned by his action, she lashed out, "I would rather be a slave to him than be your mate!" Her words hit him like a heavy weight hitting an ice lake, it cracked and shattered his heart into a million pieces. "You are mine, Elara!" darkly and steadily he affirmed to her, "There is nothing you can do!" Alpha Zephyr: Inched from her face, he burrowed his gray eyes into her hazel eyes, her thoughts became visible to him. His hand caressed her hair down and stopped by her lips. "You might be my brother's Luna and the other one's slave, but to me, you are someone I will devour first." • • • Caught in between hatred, lust, and love! ___________________ A once Princess, sold as a slave, caught between Triplet Alpas who in turn become her haven, heaven, and also her hell! . . . Tormented by her uncle and betrayed by her brother, Elara, the Third-generation Wolf Princess of King Draven, the Alpha King of Romic Moon Pack, whose kingdom was ambushed and destroyed by his brother, Gathrick. Elara, having an inner wolf with two different colored eyes without a shifting ability, was assumed to be cursed. Right from the death of her parents, Elara was enslaved by her brother and uncle, tortured, tormented, and haunted until she was sold out of her Pack to the most powerful Pack. Elara with the mind of vengeance was caught between two out of the rogue triplet Alphas who couldn't accept a slave as their mate but rather claimed her as their throne's pet. Trapped in the domain of her mates, would Elara ever seek revenge and rise through the dust?

God and has forsaken the world, and now it is starting to rot. The demons ravage the lands of Earth, growing ever stronger, threatening all existents of creation. As if matters weren't bad enough, God is dying and his followers have forsaken his teachings. To save God and all of creation, the archangel, Angis, sends the angels Aaron and Eris down to Earth to regain the trust of their followers and raise an army to stop the demon army's onslaught. But in order to descend to Earth they must give up their powers and become "human". After giving up their powers and descending to Earth, the fallen angels must learn how to regain their powers, all the while the demons slaughter and pillage all living creatures and their lands. As Aaron and Eris walk this horrific and deadly path, they learn that the world is not all that holy as God said it to be, in fact it's much darker than they imagined. None the less, they must raise an army and defeat the demon lord to protect what they hold most dear or else the world will be lost. Or so they think.

Blurb Raven Blake, a tenacious corporate lawyer, takes on the biggest case of her career against Lycos International, a conglomerate tied to Silvergate’s deepest secrets. Unbeknownst to her, its enigmatic CEO, Killian Thorne, is the Alpha of a powerful werewolf pack. As their battle of wits escalates, Raven unravels shocking truths about her family, her city, and herself. Forced to navigate a world of ancient bloodlines, forbidden love, and betrayal, Raven must decide who she truly is—and what she’s willing to fight for.

Kat grumbled a little before reluctantly quieting down, allowing Lucian speak. He continued, his eyes locking onto hers. "The second thing the mark does is tie your fate to the Kelpie's. I injured it badly. stabbed it in the back and it's neck. If it dies because of those wounds, you will die too." She felt a cold shock wash over her. "What? That's insane! Why would I die if it dies?" "The mark it put on you," Lucian explained, his hands never stopping their motion with the pen. "As the Kelpie suffers, so will you. It's dying now, and if it succumbs to its injuries, you'll follow soon after." "Wow, Katherine, way to go. You really outdid yourself," Kat muttered to herself, taking a deep breath. "Seeing a wet horse despite the dry weather wasn't enough for you to think something was wrong." "You saw it wet?" Lucian asked, his eyebrows frowning slightly. "Huh?... Yeah, is something wrong with that?" Kat asked, wondering why the horse being wet was more important to him at the moment than her dying. Lucian didn't say anything but just stared at the girl in front of him. 'There is something more to her, I just can't tell what it is' he thought. To further confirm his suspicion, he moved closer to Kat, closing the distance between them. He reached for the shoulder of her dress and pulled it down. The sudden action startled Kat. She exclaimed, "What do you think you are doing, pervert? Get away from me!" She tried hitting him, but she barely had the strength to sit up, let alone push him away. Lucain paused, staring at her bare shoulder. Kat followed his gaze and gasped. "What is that?" she asked, her voice trembling. On her shoulder was a strange mark, like a tattoo of a hoof print with foreign writing within it. Lucain hummed thoughtfully, his expression still impassive. 'As I thought, she shouldn't be able to see it, but she can. That's unusual for a human.' Kat frantically tried to wipe the mark off. "Why won't it come off?" "That's the Kelpie's mark," He pointed out, his tone remained indifferent. Panic surged through Kat. She hadn't just narrowly escaped death; it was now chasing her, bound to her by an invisible tether. "Is there any way to break the bond...mark whatever it is? I don't want to die," she asked desperately, her eyes searching Lucian's for any sign of hope. Lucian's expression stayed the same. "I don't intend to let you die so soon," he said. "We can replace the Kelpie's bond with another bond." Kat clung to this glimmer of hope. "How do we do that?" she asked, leaning forward, eager for a solution. "It requires a new bond, a stronger one that can override the Kelpie's," Lucian explained, his demeanor calm and composed. Before she could ask what he meant, Lucian reached out and gently pecked her on the forehead. Kat froze, completely caught off guard by the unexpected action. The brief contact sent a jolt through her, and she barely had time to react before he pulled her into a gentle embrace, careful not to hurt her already pained body. Her mind raced, trying to process the sudden shift from their conversation to this intimate moment. The warmth of his embrace contrasted sharply with the cold fear that had gripped her moments before. She caught the scent of rosewood and felt his firm body against hers, making her heart skip a beat. "What are you doing?" she whispered, her voice shaky. Kat's heart pounded in her chest. She felt Lucian's face bury itself in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. His grip on her waist tightened slightly. She winced as she felt a sharp pain. Lucian's fangs sank into her neck, causing her to gasp and grip his shoulder, her fingers digging into his shoulder.... **** disclaimer: cover not mine.