The Fated Dress

NOTE: Currently on hiatus as I focus on my other series, Curiosity of God, since it has more engagement. However, I WILL pick back up and complete this series after (1) it garners more interest or (2) I finish CoG. After aging out of the foster system and barely surviving for months on the streets, Rain is just about convinced that life can't get any worse. That is, until he's Marked and thrown into the harrowing and otherworldly Trial, a death sentence for the unprepared. Against all odds, Rain survives and is deemed worthy by the Trial. Granted superhuman abilities as a new Champion, he soon finds a better life within his reach. However, Rain's abilities and newfound status don't come without a price, and his bear an especially steep cost...

Content Warning: This story is intended for readers aged 18 and above. Although it is a love story, it contains dark and potentially distressing themes, including toxicity and obsession. Reader discretion is advised, as some content may be triggering. ** With my heart pounding in my chest, I forced myself into the center of the living room, where the brothers sat in silence. My legs felt weak beneath me, and my breath came out shaky as I opened my mouth to speak. "After college..." I started, then paused before continuing, "I’m leaving the house," I managed to say, my words barely above a whisper. Instantly, the room’s atmosphere shifted. Four pairs of eyes locked onto me, their displeasure clear in their expressions. Before I could respond, the brothers surrounded me. "You want to leave us?" Gavin’s voice was low and disbelieving, his gaze piercing. "Absolutely not," Parker snapped, his tone sharper than I’d ever heard. Cooper shook his head, his expression unreadable. "Sweetheart, that’s simply not an option." Then Bryce stepped forward, his eyes dark with intensity. "Over my dead body," he growled. "You’re not going anywhere without us." "You mean... I have to stay here? With you? Forever?" I asked, my face twisted with fear as I looked from one brother to the next. Bryce met my gaze, his tone cold and sharp. "Exactly. You’re stuck with us. Forever." His words confirmed my fears, and before I could stop myself, my knees gave out and I collapsed to the floor. ** Amera was barely eighteen when she was forcibly taken from her parents. She was brought to their mansion, and instead of being treated with respect and dignity, she was made to work as their maid, turning her life into a living hell. Exhausted by their mistreatment and constant seduction, Amera decided to do what was best for herself—she ran away. She ran as fast as her tiny legs could carry her. But is it truly possible to escape the grasp of the four notorious brothers? The answer is no—you can’t! It’s simply impossible. Amera soon found herself caught between the brothers; they seduced her, made her cry out their names in ecstasy, bullied her, provoked her jealousy, and left her deeply frustrated. Once again, Amera grew weary, and it wasn’t long before she began planning a second escape. Read my other book 'The Ugly Omega Is Mated To Three Handsome Alphas' I'm a new author on Webnovel, kindly support my writing journey.

Feared as the villainess, Aveline Vellore never wanted any trouble—let alone a marriage with Prince Kael, the cursed prince. But when an ancient marriage pact forces them together, they must unravel deadly conspiracies, control their uncontrollable magic, and decide if love can bloom between frost and fire… or if fate will destroy them both.

I let out a bitter laugh. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? You spent years making my life a living hell, and now you look at me like I’m the very air you breathe.” Lennox’s face fell. “Olivia, it wasn’t supposed to be like this—” I cut him off, my eyes blazing with anger. “Oh, but it was. You wanted me broken. You wanted me to suffer. And I did.” I paused, my voice trembling. “But not anymore.” Louis, who had been silent, spoke softly. “Olivia, we—” I shook my head and took a step back, putting distance between us. “No. Whatever you think you feel, it doesn’t matter. It’s too late. You had a choice. And every single time, you chose her. Over and over again, you chose Anita.” Levi shook his head. “We were wrong.” I met their gazes. “Yes, you were. And now, you’ll have to live with it.” With that, I turned away, refusing to let them see the tears burning in my eyes. •••••••• Olivia Parker was once the cherished daughter of a respected Gamma—until betrayal shattered her world. Branded the daughter of a traitor, she was stripped of her title, her dignity, and the life she had known, forced to serve as an Omega among those who once respected her. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. On the night of the mating ceremony, Olivia discovered the cruelest twist of all—she wasn’t fated to just one mate, but three. And not just any three. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, and Alpha Levi—the ruthless triplet Alphas who had spent years tormenting her. Bound to a marriage they never wanted, the triplets made her life a waking nightmare. They paraded their lover, Anita, before her, ensuring she never forgot her place, never forgot that they would never want her. But fate has a way of playing its own game. As secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, the triplets begin to see Olivia for who she truly is—not just a Luna in title, but the woman they never realized they needed. Only now, she’s done waiting.

All her life, Aria thought she was just an omega. Born into shadows, raised to obey, destined to mate with someone equally unseen. Until the day she turned eighteen—and all three sons of the Alpha claimed her as their fated mate. Now, torn between triplets who rule the pack and a truth buried deep within her blood, Aria must navigate love, betrayal, and a power she never asked for. But secrets don’t stay hidden for long, and when war threatens to break their world, Aria will face the ultimate choice. The wrong mate will cost her everything. The right one may awaken a destiny that could change the fate of werewolves forever. One girl. Three mates. One forgotten goddess.

Growing up in the outskirts, Lovell swore to crawl his way out of poverty using any means necessary . He lived his semi-ordinary life relying on his wits to survive in the ashes of the world that once was. With the constant threat of monsters and the fallout from war looming over humanity, the world turned harsher than ever before. His mask of indifference shattered when he began to hear strange ravings and murmurs. He understood them to be warnings of impending danger. To resist what fate has in store for him, he seeks power by becoming a Dreadborn-those who resist the monsters born from fear with fear. What is he willing to do to survive? Where will his thorny path lead him? What is he going to find when he ascends to the worlds peak?

Once cast aside, now desired by all. Spring Kaine was the forgotten girl. Betrayed by her family, bullied, framed, and expelled from three elite schools by a fake heiress, Rose, she was exiled to Noxshade Academy, where the supernatural elites, werewolves, vampires, elves, witches, fae and demons ruled, and powerless outcasts like her were mocked. But when the academy’s golden tyrant, Lucien, humiliates her, something inside her snaps. Spring is no longer just a girl—she's the reincarnation of a betrayed, cunning werewolf princess with a thirst for dominance and this time, she won’t be silent. With a smirk, she topples Lucien’s pride and stuns the academy by boldly kissing Alpha Storm, the coldest of the four werewolf heirs. What begins as petty revenge turns into something far greater. When her wolf awakens beneath the Blood Moon, the matebond links her to five powerful Alphas as their mate—cold Storm, wild Jace, gentle Tyrion, and ruthless Kael. But fate plays its cruellest card when the final mate bond forms with Lucien, the very bully who tried to break her. Her presence shifts the tides—icy Alphas thaw, rivals yield, and even professors fall into her orbit in a deadly game of desire, destiny, and vengeance. Now, even her estranged brothers return—repentant for choosing Rose over her, devoted, and become overprotective titans ready to destroy anyone who dares hurt her again. As secrets of stolen bloodline, false heirs, a vengeful princess, a dangerous concubine, an old nemesis and a forgotten throne all threaten to pull her down, Spring rises. The girl they discarded has become everyone’s darling—adored, pampered, feared, and cherished. Five Possessive Alphas. One soul. And a girl the world refused to let go.

What if your second chance... was in the body of the villain fated to destroy the one person you love? Lucien Vale had everything in his previous life — a stable job, peaceful existence, and a habit of escaping reality into his favorite fantasy web novel, Crownfall. But a sudden accident ends it all… and he wakes up not in heaven, not in hell — but in the very world of Crownfall, as the most hated villain: Duke Lucien Ravencroft. The same villain who, in the original story, would bring war, betray the royal family, and kill the beloved Crown Prince Eiran, the novel’s pure-hearted protagonist. Now trapped in a body drenched in infamy and surrounded by enemies, Lucien is determined to rewrite fate. He has no intention of following the script. He will not kill Eiran. He will protect him. Even if it costs him everything. But Eiran is not the naïve prince he read about. Cold, calculating, and deeply suspicious, Eiran sees through Lucien’s every move. Their paths cross with swords, wit, and fire—but fate keeps drawing them closer. And when forbidden attraction stirs between the villain and the hero… the story begins to change. > Can love bloom between a villain bound by destiny and a prince chained by duty? Or will the truth behind Lucien’s reincarnation shatter them both? --- With magical kingdoms, hidden secrets, political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and a powerful enemies-to-lovers arc, Reborn as the Villain’s Fated Enemy is a heart-wrenching yet beautiful tale of redemption, longing, and love born in the most unexpected places. Warning: May cause tears, swooning, and the desire to rewrite destiny with your own hands. ––– Content Warning: This story contains emotionally intense scenes, depictions of past trauma, mild to graphic violence, and themes of war, betrayal, and redemption. Later chapters may include mature romantic content (18+) between male characters. Reader discretion is strongly advised. *** “English is not my first language so please forgive and ignore any mistakes.”

Welcome to Vulkan, a land of swordsmen and knights, magicians and sorcerors, summoners and tamers , beasts and monsters, where you can find all kinds of different races, from the biggest giant to the smallest fairy, where anything can happen. The story is told by Zyronia, the God of fate, as he follows the journey of a unordinary group of prisoners as they travel throughout Odyssey. Zyronia should be able to tell the destiny of everyone he looks into, but this strange group seems to avoid his divine powers and distort the fate of everyone around them. Follow up on their journey as they do everything they can to try and be free once again.

“I will not be defined as a ‘wolfless deviant’ I will not be a pawn in the 'games Alphas play' And I refuse to be mated to the stranger who crashed into my life and turned everything upside down… Only that might be my biggest challenge yet.” Those were the words Lyla chanted to herself as she left the annual werewolf gala, drenched in her sweat and her pheromones. Only days ago, she was a happy teenager existing in the human world – trying to get through college and go far away, forget everything she’s been through and start life afresh but now, she’s in the middle of the gala, sprawled on the ground with her desires in everyone’s face and Alpha Ramsey Kincaid – the Lycan leader of the White Moon Throne extending his hands towards her. If she takes it, she would bring dishonour to her family because she is in no state to be mingling with anyone, talk more of the Lycan leader who was out of her league and if she refuses, she risks being sent to the pack prison for not taking better care of herself during her heat - Yes, it was a crime for her to be without a wolf. But when he touches her, something inside her stirs… Desires? Yes! Powers hidden by the moon goddess? Yes! And maybe just maybe, the stirrings of her missing wolf whose voice can calm feral wolves and heal … Can she learn to trust this man whose mouth says a different thing and his hands speak another language or would she become a pawn – a piece of chess in the games ‘Alphas play’? One thing’s for certain- Lyla Woodlands was done being the pack’s little, dirty ‘wolfless deviant’. It’s time this wolfless wonder showed them what she’s made of. #Slow burn #Wispy old prophecies # Love Triangle - ML and FL best friend #Villian in love with FL Join my discord group: https://discord.gg/t2w9NgC4

Being a wolfless hybrid was bad? Yes, but not as bad as being rejected by your groom three days before your wedding, in favor of your younger sister! ~~~ Sue was an outcast from birth, and she grew up stomaching ridicules and insults despite being a princess in starlight pack. Instead of wallowing in self pity, Sue strives for strength and soon becomes a strong fighter. Having been rejected multiple times for being the pack’s freak, Sue was over the moon when she unexpectedly gets accepted by her present mate whom she’s presently engaged to. However, when she’s rejected again, and is replaced by her sister this time, she believes all hope is lost for her, not knowing fate has something else in store for her. In a mission that’s supposed to kill her, she ends up coming across her mate in the monstrous enemy she was sent to capture, and by the end of it all, she discovers said mate has two brothers who’re also her mates, and not only were they willing to accept her, they forcefully took her along with them against her will, making Sue dislike and want nothing to do with them. Too bad they were stupidly hot and utterly breathtaking. Cursed because of the sins of their ancestors— Angelo, Landon and Damon lived as part monsters and part wolves, a deadly curse which would end up taking their lives if they didn't find their fated mate, the key to breaking the curse. Which was why as soon as they found her, there was no way they’d be letting her go, no matter what. Even though she was the daughter of their greatest enemy, even though she was wolfless, and even though she definitely wasn’t the fire breathing, powerful mate that was prophesied for them decades ago. ~~~ | ~~~ “I bet your nipples are hard right now. And are you wet between your legs as well? I should be able to smell it if I focus hard.” he husked out in a sultry voice, the dark eyes of his drinking me up and I wished the ground would open up to swallow me up at once. “N- no…” I managed to hurl out but he only laughed, then he leaned even closer and my heart lurched into my throat after his next words. “Why? You hate hearing the truth?” He demanded then I felt his large hand settle on my thigh. “I can check right now for you, to see if you’re dripping and making a mess of your little panties.” My cheeks felt so red, it felt like they might go up in flames at any moment from now. “A- are you crazy?” I managed after what felt like ages, while gaping at him as an immense amount of shock went through my entire body. He flashed me a dark grin, his fangs gleaming in the moonlight. “Couldn’t you tell?” He drawled and I let out a huff of disbelief. This man wasn’t just crazy. He was mad. Him and his two brothers.

Carry a full belly, her husband brings another woman home and even wants to kick her out! Tragically dying and reincarnated, she is determined to escape, yet he relentlessly pursues: "Dare to flee, I'll search the entire city, find that woman within 48 hours!" He's arrogantly domineering, turning his hand he treats her as insignificant, reversing his hand she's the treasure held in his palm. She scoffs: "Stay away from me, we’re already divorced!"

I was nothing. A lowly omega, destined to live in the shadows of stronger wolves. But on the night of my eighteenth birthday, the moon had other plans for me. My mate was an Alpha’s son. The problem? He wasn’t the only one. The Blackwood triplets—Kael, Ronan, and Darian—each bore the same mark that bound them to me. To be Luna, I would have to survive the chaos of three powerful mates, a jealous rival who wanted my place, and a secret buried deep in my bloodline. Because being chosen by the moon was never a gift. It was a curse.

Blood-Soaked Wedding Dress: The Time-Travel Game of the Avenger is a grand European and American romantic epic interweaving time travel, vengeance, and forbidden desire! When modern bride Alison is stabbed by her groom on their wedding day, she unexpectedly gains an alchemical pocket watch that grants her the power to traverse time and space. Her vow: to rewrite the century-old evil bloodline of the Lancaster family. With each time leap, she dons a blood-drenched wedding gown, hunting for revenge in the shadows of plague-ridden villages, witch trials, and the Opium Wars. But is the alchemist who made the deal with her a true ally or a more dangerous trap? When she discovers Charles can peer through all timelines from his mirrored prison, this revenge game spirals into a dual imprisonment of soul and flesh. Desire ignites amid blades and incantations, while bloodshed and romance entwine in the fissures of time—only by tearing through all time-spaces can she reclaim freedom from eternal chains. 120 chapters of roller-coaster time hunts, each a deadly gamble against fate!

Zhǐ Ruò, a dying billionaire heiress, is granted a second chance to relive her life and correct her past mistakes. Armed with the knowledge of future events and the subtle power of an antique mirror, she avoids a disastrous marriage, uncovers corporate conspiracies, and finds true love with an unconventional artist, Lì Chen. Together, they fight against those who seek to exploit the mirror's power, ultimately shaping a better future while grappling with the responsibilities and consequences of manipulating time and fate.

Serena looked up into his eyes, those fierce green eyes blazed with anger or so she thought for these were not the eyes of any mortal man, these were the eyes of a demon who wanted to claim her soul for himself alone

In a world where wolves live by ancient laws and primal bonds, the strength of an alpha is measured by how he leads—and how he protects. Grant, the commanding and respected Alpha of the Gray’s Pack, bears the weight of a royal bloodline and the expectations that come with it. At thirty-four, he has everything: power, control, and loyalty. Everything… except the one thing his soul still aches for—his Fated Mate. Scottland, an eighteen-year-old omega of the broken and brutal Roger Pack, has known only silence, cruelty, and survival. Small, soft-spoken, and considered useless by those who should have cherished her, Scottland has learned to hide every flicker of hope deep inside herself. But destiny doesn’t forget. When Alpha Grant travels to the Roger Pack on a diplomatic mission, he doesn’t expect to find her—his mate—scrubbing floors, eyes lowered, her scent barely a whisper through the layers of fear. One glance, one breath, and his world tilts. Now, bound by the power of the Fated Bond, Grant must find a way to protect Scottland without igniting a war. And Scottland must decide if she dares to believe in a future she’s only ever dreamed of… a future where she is more than an omega in chains. She is claimed. She is cherished. She is his.

He was a discarded son of a minor cultivation clan—silent, unremarkable, forgotten. In his past life, Gu Pinglin was chosen by fate and trained by a powerful sect master, only to fall to the schemes of his destined enemy, Duan Qingming. His sect destroyed, his Dao shattered, he died with hatred in his heart and vengeance on his lips. Now reborn in his ten-year-old body, Gu Pinglin has returned—with memories of a future soaked in blood. This time, he will walk the Dao with a clear heart. He will protect the sect that raised him. And when the time comes, he will stand once more before the boy who became his rival in destiny—and challenge him, not with rage, but with power. Fated Rival is a xianxia-inspired tale of reincarnation, cultivation, and slow-burning revenge. Perfect for fans of rivalries, sect intrigue, and destined battles that span lifetimes.

April had only ever known pain. At just 19, she watched her mother suffer years of abuse at the hands of a man who blamed them both—for being women, for being weak, for simply existing. One night, April made a choice: run or be ruined forever. Fleeing to a distant town with nothing but hope and her mother’s trembling hands, April stumbles upon a whispered opportunity—a powerful duke searching for palace staff. Desperate for a fresh start, April seeks the duke’s estate. But fate plays its first cruel trick: she meets a silver-eyed stranger with a quiet strength and a mysterious charm. He helps her find the palace... but never tells her who he really is. Because he is the duke. What began as a job soon turns into a royal entanglement—one filled with secrets, longing, and a love too intenseto resist. But can a girl who ran from the past survive the fire of a man with a crown... and scars of his own?

He was meant to destroy him…not carry his child. He seduced him for revenge. He disappeared with his child. Now the most powerful CEO in Seoul will burn the city to bring him home—whether he wants to be saved or not.

Hezekiah a powerful trybrid (vampire, werewolf, demon)a cold hearted, cunning, dangerous alpha who waited patiently for 200 years to take his revenge on Derek his uncle, the king. Hezekiah's boring, lonely life became lively the moment Adele entered his life.She brought light and joy into his dark,sad life. Adele and Robin were sent to live in Hezekiah's mansion has his witch but of course fate has another plans for both of them. Turns out Hezekiah's life wasn't the only one with mysteries. Will Adele and Hezekiah still be together after knowing their true identity?

Andrea has spent her entire life trapped in an orphanage, never adopted, never chosen—despite her beauty, brilliance, and the strange power lurking beneath her skin. On the night of her eighteenth birthday, everything changes. A voice awakens inside her, pain rips through her body, and she flees… straight into the heart of a hidden realm ruled by three powerful Alphas. Lionel. Matthew. Joseph. Feared. Respected. Cursed to live without a mate—until her. But Andrea isn’t just a lost girl. And she’s certainly not just human. As ancient secrets rise and enemies close in, three Alphas must protect the one woman fate has bound them to... and Andrea must decide if she’s ready to embrace a destiny far bigger than anything she ever imagined. Three Alphas. One girl. A bond that could change everything—if it doesn’t destroy them first.

“Let go of me! Why now?” I snapped at them as they closed their distance on me while I moved backward towards the stairs. “What happened to all of you hating me?” I sneered, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes. “I can't be a mate to monsters! You all despised me, made my life worthless the whole time, and you suddenly want me to accept being your mate?” I stared unbelievably at them as their eyes glinted with fury as they approached further. “Well, we still hate you but think of this as a favor,” Ryder taunted, his lips curling into a dirty smirk and I glared at him. “Favor?” I gaped at him, taking cautious steps backward. “At least, your wish has been answered,” Derek snorted, cocking his head while Sage stared coldly at me. “That's why we have decided on making you our mistress. Highly to think we would accept a murderer as our mate.” Mael added, his words sent shivers running down my spine. “You all are sick! Insane!!” I chuckled bitterly, to think they'd always put Lena first before me. They wanted me as their mistress. “Thalia! Be care—” before I could process what Sage was about to say as he reached out to me. I lost my balance and tripped. *** Eleven years ago, I was framed for killing my precious younger sister whom everyone loved, and they thought I should have been the one to die instead of her. Being the daughter of the Beta, I was stripped of my title and demoted to an omega and became a servant in the pack's house. I was despised by everyone, especially the quadruplets, the Alpha's sons. Alpha Sage, Alpha Ryder, Alpha Mael, and Alpha Derek— the ruthless and most feared, respectable Alphas who never took a break from tormenting me and making my life worthless. Ten years later, my younger sister who was thought to be dead, reappeared at the pack's doorstep, looking alive and well, and even more beautiful and elegant. She was welcomed happily by all the pack members and was desired by the quadruplet. I thought everything would go back to how it was but I was neglected and remained the omega no one wanted until my life took a shocking turn when I clocked eighteen. Fate had me mated to the Alpha's sons, not just one but all four of them but what's even more shocking was when they agreed to make me their mistress. I'd rather eat dirt! Cause, I won't be bending so easily.

[Completed story] *Who would have thought a precious, legitimate princess was forced to secretly marry a predator in the middle of the night when the silver moon shone brightly in the middle of the starry sky? Warning: Epic fantasy ROMANCE+++ If you want to know how the animosity between vampires and werewolves had truly started, this is mandatory to read this story. The FMC is a beast tamer. The MMC is the Lord of Shadow. __ The night the prince arrived to claim her, Reneira braced herself for the inevitable circumstances. However, nothing could have prepared her for the truth that this wasn’t just a marriage. She was just a pawn to win yet another war, a cord to fasten an alliance. Her new husband was a sweet torment, an immortal, god-like bully disguised in an impossibly beautiful human form with no rival. His every gaze felt like a punishment, and his sinful aura tempted her in ways she never expected. This god of lust refused to touch her or accept her as his true wife. Believing that her dignity was lost forever, she resigned herself to her fate, hoping to make a home in the hell she’d been thrown into. But fate, as it often did play, had other plans. ~*~ “Don’t even think about seducing me by licking your lips like that, doe-eye!” He breathed in her ear as he joined her in bed, shirtless, his muscular abdomen rippling with each movement. “I… I’m not doing it on purpose!” she stammered, her breath catching in her chest when he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her body against him. His mouth hovered near her temple, his lips grazing her ear shell. “I’m going to make you forget what happened today. My body is yours as compensation, wife.” ~*~ Volume one: House of Poison and Bone. Completed. Volume Two: House of Fire and Wings. Completed. Volume three: House of Beasts and Ruins [Part one completed.] Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Epic, The Devil's Son, The Prince of Hell, the lord of Shadow,

He’s the cursed King of the Night. She’s the last omega prophesied to break him. Selene has been hiding her scent, her power, and her past. But the moment Valerian—the cold, dangerously seductive Night King—catches her scent, the hunt begins. He claims her with one bite. She burns him with one touch. Bound by fate. Torn by secrets. Their desire is forbidden… but irresistible. And in the dark palace of the damned, passion could save them—or unleash hell itself.

"Two Alphas. One Prophecy. A battle between an Obsessed Stalker and Fated Mate." Cael never wanted to be alpha. He just wanted freedom, to find his mate and live a normal life. But when his father was betrayed and killed, Cael had no choice but to fight and take his place. Now trapped in endless battles to protect his business empire and pack land, which happened to be rich with the coveted moonstone, he has become cold, untrusting, and ruthless, which isolated him from his pack and friends. But when fate brings Elisa into his life, everything changes; something about her stirs all the longing he’s spent years burying to become a successful alpha. Elisa, an omega with a suppressed wolf, has always felt different. Hidden and overprotected by her parents, she doesn’t know that a prophecy ties her to unimaginable power. After an attempt on her life, she joins the Silverclaw Pack under Cael’s protection. With danger lurking in the shadows and an adopted sister who may or may not possess supernatural abilities, she begins to uncover truths about herself—and confusing feelings for the cold alpha that protects her. But Cael isn’t the only one that wants Elisa. Dante, a ruthless alpha hiding his wolf, has spent years stalking her. He knows about her powers, not just that he believes she is the one he loves, his future Luna, and will stop at nothing to claim her, even if it means tearing her away from the one man who may be her soulmate. When an unplanned pregnancy rips Cael and Eli apart, Dante steps in, offering comfort when she feels hurt and betrayed. Two alphas compete for her heart—only one can earn her trust. Will Cael manage to open his heart in time to save Elisa? Or will he give Dante a chance to claim her? Dive into a world of love, secrecy, and betrayal.

“I can feel your heartbeat,” Damien murmured. “You could have chosen to defy me. Yet, here you are.” His fingers traced higher, a teasing and agonizing path. Chloe shivered. Her breath hitched as his hand pressed forward past the barrier of silk. A soft gasp escaped her lips when his fingers found the space between her legs. “So tell me, what do you want?” he whispered against her skin, his strokes slow and teasing, breaking her breaths. Chloe looked down, watching the way his hands moved—possessive, steady, each motion more intoxicating than the last. “I want you,” she said. “I want you.” Damien Cross only had one mission—revenge. Cold, calculating, and merciless, he’s spent years building an empire and waiting for the perfect moment to strike back at the man who betrayed him. Chloe Bennett was never supposed to be part of the plan. But when she walked into his life, she became the perfect pawn… and the one temptation he can’t resist. Now the game has changed. She was meant to be leverage. But now she’s becoming his obsession.

In a world devastated by endless monsters pouring from a dark tower, only four members of the once-mighty Lion Family remain. Three lie dying, while Jun Lion, bloodied and exhausted, fights alone against impossible odds. Fueled by rage and grief, Jun unleashes a devastating final attack—Lightning Storm, the last technique of his family’s sword art—destroying thousands of monsters but sacrificing his life in the process. As his body shatters, a mysterious Monarch System suddenly activates, attempts multiple times to bind to him, and finally succeeds—sending Jun’s soul to another world.