Chasing The Wrong Bride

Everyone knows the tale of the dreadful Beast King—a monster that demands a royal bride every year. No one knows what happens to them after the wedding. No one has ever returned. Sophia? She was never supposed to be there. Mistaken for the real princess, she was sent to him as a sacrificial bride. But instead of a beast with claws and blood-stained hands, she finds herself facing a dangerously handsome, arrogant, and incredibly irritating king. Instead of rejecting her outright, he makes her an offer: Survive three royal trials, and you can leave. Fail? You stay here... forever. But what if the king isn’t the one holding the chains? What if his curse hides a secret no one must uncover? And worst of all—what if Sophia starts regretting wanting to escape?

Jasmine is the first daughter of the great Alpha Bale. Because of her status as a bastard child, she lives a life maltreated scrubbing floors and attending to the needs of her father, step mother, step siblings and the entire pack. But her life makes a drastic turn when she is switched in place for her father’s legitimate daughter to be married off to the Handsome and Cold hearted Alpha Xaden. Xaden is determined to punish Jasmine for the sins of her father who had massacred his entire family, even though she is nothing like her father. Hate slowly turns to desire, fierce passion and finally love. But what happens when Xaden discovers that Jasmine, was planted as a spy to bring his downfall and was not in fact the original princess he was promised to? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Let this be a lesson to everyone. Royal or not, Alpha or Omega," He declares. "You will steer clear of what is mine. In my own territory. In my pack." With that, he tosses the bloodied arm aside and takes Jasmine away from their shocked gaze.

Agatha made a vow on her mother’s deathbed—she would never marry. After witnessing the heartbreak and suffering love brought her mother, she swore to never walk the same path. But fate had other plans. Tricked by her father and aunt, she unknowingly signed a marriage contract. The shocking truth hit her like a storm when she was introduced at the world’s most prestigious fundraising gala as Mrs. Christian Stone—the wife of the infamous, ruthless billionaire known as The Beast. At first, Agatha believed it was a terrible mistake. Then reality set in. Every attempt to escape ended in failure, leaving her with no choice but to stay. But if she had to be trapped in this marriage, she would make her husband’s life a living hell. Yet, as time passed, she uncovered a side of Christian that no one else saw—a broken man, scarred by a painful past, yearning for love yet too damaged to embrace it. The ruthless billionaire who struck fear in others found solace in her. And against all odds, Agatha found herself falling for the man she once despised. Just when happiness seemed within reach, a dark secret from Christian’s past shatters their fragile love. Devastated, Agatha is ready to walk away for good. But then, his desperate plea stops her. "You can’t leave me, Agatha. My world will crumble without you. You made me love you, and now you want to leave? For the sake of our unborn child, please… stay." For the first time, she sees the mighty Christian Stone beg. Now, standing at the crossroads of love and freedom, Agatha must make a choice. Will she walk away and reclaim the life she always wanted? Or will she stay and fight for the man who has finally captured her heart?

In a world where magic and mortal realms intertwine, Alara, a talented but reclusive young witch, finds herself trapped in a dangerous bargain. To prevent a war between her people (Humans) and the powerful Fae kingdom of the Night Court, she is promised as a bride to Lord Kael, the enigmatic and feared ruler of the court. But the almighty king has a curse, whoever he touches will succumb to death. Will Alara be able to break the curse with her enchanted magic and survive a death sentence?

Astraea is banished from the underworld and sent to the human world after being falsely accused of murder. After being sent to live among humans, whom she loathes, she encounters a human who would turn out to be her saving grace in ways that she couldn't even begin to imagine. *** Zephyra has always had a hard life. Born to an abusive father and a weak mother, she has spent her entire life fighting for herself and believing that no one was going to save her, until one day, Astraea shows up, and Zephyra finally feels like she finally met her guardian angel. But what happens when the angel turns out to be a demon whose presence sucks out every last drop of her humanity and turns her into an empty vessel—literally? This book is rated 18+ with mature content such as: *Violence {lots of it} *Smut P.S: Characters might be mentally unstable sometimes. Enjoy!

Book 1 in the planned trilogy The Girl Who Sang to the Engine. In a parallel reality where humanity thrives on Ether-a mysterious energy derived from the alien element Anonium-progress comes at a hidden cost. Unbeknownst to society, their reliance on Ether awakens a cosmic Eldritch machine known only as the Engine, whose cryptic motives remain shrouded in static and whispers. Amid this unraveling world, two high school girls emerge as unlikely players in a cosmic game they don't yet understand. Rachel Harper, captain of her basketball team, discovers she has the ability to manipulate time-but each use leaves behind faint traces of static, distorting her reflection and eroding her sense of self. Her best friend, Emily Voss , foresees fragments of alternate lives-all ending tragically-and fears she's next. Together, they stumble upon clues linking their fates to the Engine, though neither understands why. Haunted P.I.A. agent Elijah Carter arrives in Corwood, Tennessee, tasked with investigating reports of anomalies tied to the town's new reactor. A seasoned tracker with the rare ability to see residual echoes of paranormal events, Elijah quickly realizes he's dealing with something far beyond his usual assignments. Meanwhile, drug lord Dezerea Hernandez floods the streets with Gloom, a substance transforming users into static-ridden husks called Hollows to flush out a threat to humanity. As Rachel grapples with her growing bond to the Engine, she risks losing herself to its cold logic. Meanwhile, Emily battles insomnia and visions of her own deaths, desperate to break free from fate's cruel grip. With the Engine's awakening imminent, humanity stands on the brink of collapse-or rebirth. But can two teenage girls rewrite fate before time runs out? Warning: This book is a Meta Cosmic Horror Trilogy, contains violence, psychologically disturbing images, heavy foreshadowing, red herrings, fourth wall breaks.

According to myths, two people were connected by the red thread of fate. They were destined to meet regardless of time, place and circumstances. They say the Gods tied an invisible red string around the little finger of those who were soulmates and will one day marry each other. The thread may be stretched, twisted or knotted but it will never be broken. *********************************************** Death. A word that terrifies humans. The absence of life, an inevitable universal process that occurs in all living things. For Crystal Myers, his death was just around the corner. She was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease when she was a kid. Although her family was wealthy, the doctors said it cannot be cured even with surgery. Although she was a weird university graduate who had a doctorate degree in mythological studies and was obsessed with beliefs, legends, and unworldly beings, she just wanted to live her life to the fullest and was just waiting for her death. But everything changed when she met Dr. Allistair Cohen, a renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon. He promised to cure her and that she could live a normal life again but in exchange, she had to marry him. She was hesitant, of course. But a new life with a stranger wasn't a bad idea to move on from Brad. EXCERPT: “Why am I still alive? And where am I?” “You’re in my house.” It was a man's voice, but because of the darkness invading the room, she couldn’t see who it was. “I died. My heart stopped beating. How am I alive?” She asked again. “I saved you. It was forbidden, but I had to.” The shadow shown by the moonlight confirmed that the voice was coming from the couch just a few steps away from the bed. “You saved me? How?” The figure stood up and slowly walked toward the light. Her eyes bawled seeing a hooded black skeleton holding a scythe in front of her. “Y-You’re the grim reaper!” She exclaimed. “So you know about me. I am Erebus, son of the Goddess of Death Mist, Achlys. I am here to collect your soul.” She thought it was just a dream, but looking at her husband, she realized that he was not just a regular doctor. Could she continue her life with the man who had a dark secret? Could she control her heart every time he touched her? Would she continue being his wife if she found out that she was being deceived? ************************************* Book cover is not mine. Credit to the rightful owner.

In the kingdom of Eldoria, two rival clans—the House of Varelis and the House of Draeven—have been at war for decades. To end the bloodshed, the cunning King decrees a forced marriage between Lady Seraphina Varelis, a proud and battle-hardened warrior, and Prince Kael Draeven, a cold and calculating Man of power. Neither of them desires this union. Seraphina sees Kael as the enemy responsible for her brother’s death, while Kael believes love is a weakness that has no place in war. But as they are bound by duty, they soon discover that a greater threat looms over their kingdom—an ancient dark force rising from the shadows, ready to consume them all. Forced to work together, Seraphina and Kael must navigate the treacherous court, assassins lurking in the dark, and their growing attraction to each other. But will their forced marriage forge an unbreakable alliance, or will their hatred tear them—and their kingdom—apart?

When struggling writer Elena Carter is offered a mysterious contract marriage, she never expects to become the wife of Sebastian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire hiding his true identity. Their deal is simple—six months of marriage, no emotions involved. But as their fake relationship turns into something real, secrets from Sebastian’s past and unexpected betrayals threaten to tear them apart. Will Elena uncover the truth before it’s too late? And when love enters the equation, will their contract end in heartbreak or a happily ever after?

Thania never expected that her simple act of helping an old man by the roadside would change her entire life. The man, who turned out to be a successful businessman, felt indebted to her and offered her a job. Without much thought, Thania accepted the offer, believing it was a great opportunity to improve her life. However, to her surprise, the job was far from ordinary. The man also asked her to replace his runaway daughter-in-law on the day of her wedding to his son, Gibran. In a desperate situation with no other options, Thania found herself trapped in a marriage that was not only unfamiliar but also cold and full of pain. Gibran, the man who was now her husband, did not welcome her warmly. To him, this marriage was merely an agreement to protect his family’s reputation. He could not accept Thania as his wife, let alone love her. Every day felt like a test, with Gibran constantly treating her with coldness and indifference, as if to remind her that she was just a replacement, not a choice. On one hand, Thania tried to endure, to understand the man, and to find a way to make this marriage more than just a formality. But the closer she tried to get, the more Gibran pushed her away. The continuous rejection and pain wore her down, leaving her with one lingering question—should she stay and fight or walk away from it all? What Thania didn’t realize was that behind Gibran’s cold demeanor lay a deep secret. A past that still haunted him, a reason why he couldn’t easily let another woman into his life. And when that secret finally came to light, would Thania still have the strength to stay? Or was it time for her to leave for good?

Linda, a rare beauty with unmatched cultivation talent, could have had the world at her feet. Yet, fate entwined her destiny with Stanley, a man of relentless determination and limitless potential. Where others saw a rising threat, she saw a man unshaken by adversity—a force destined for greatness. Their bond was tested when Linda fell into the clutches of the ruthless Mbulo Clan, imprisoned within the formidable Chankwa Mansion. Her captivity ignited a fire within Stanley. Diplomacy was futile. Waiting was not an option. There was only one way forward—war. Risking everything, Stanley infiltrated the heavily guarded fortress, cutting through mercenaries and elite warriors alike. Each battle brought him closer to Linda, his love fueling his every move. And when they finally stood together once more, their defiance sent a clear message—no power, no empire, no force of fate could tear them apart. But as they prepared for the battles yet to come, one truth became evident…

When Iris is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she escapes to Seoul, determined to live her last months without regrets. There, she meets a mysterious rider luke of Apollo boyband sparking a passionate romance that defies time. But with only six months left, can they truly embrace love before it's too late?

Dahlia a human girl is sold off to the Lycan king who as a peace treaty between the humans and the werewolves. Her first night and her new husband already tries to k!11 her while she's asleep, she can't hear or speak. They all think she's use less.But she's not as innocent as they presume. Dahlia is something sinister hiding behind an adorable sweet face. Rath is not fond of the idea of having a human wife, as beautiful as she is, he knows she's not as sweet as she looks. But something inside him prompts him to protect her. A complusion that he fears is going to be his Downfall. He finds out a secret the humans kept about Dahlia. She possesses a rare pure soul. Whoever possesses her soul would have the most invincible powers ever known mankind. But there's only one problem, make it two. One, he's not the only one aware about Dahlia's soul, and two, Dahlia has to willingly sell it to him. His only option is either make Dahlia fall in love with him or mind control Dahlia into selling her soul. He can't read Dahlia's mind, mind control out of the equation so he's only left with one option. Sounds easy right, make a human girl you h8 fall madly in love with you but how can it be easy when your ex is making a move on her?

# Arranged marriage #Paranormal Romance -She was his sweet peach. His wish. His eternity. His redemption. His to corrupt and his to command. He has and would never love any the way he loved her- Hermione Barclay, an attractive princess suffered a tragic past which caused her to isolate herself, frightened by the presence of people, poor constructions of words... The memory of the vampire boy whom she had once felt safe around remained etched in her innermost self and she fantasized about nothing but him. Years later, a marriage proposal arrived and she was to wed the same man she had always dreamt about, unfortunately, her expectations of him were crushed. He only cared for her because he was asked to, not because he wanted to. Dark and Tragic twists awaited her in her new home, how was she going to survive?

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

“I married the right woman all along…” *** She becomes the stand-in wife for a reason. But the day her nominal husband divorces her, she panics, and so she burns her alimony down with a smile. When she thinks she is free from her terrible fate, she finds herself tied to the same marriage with the same fake name. As she lives in someone’s shadow, would her nominal husband discover her secret? EXCERPT: “Fine. I will accept your marriage proposal on one condition,” the woman across from Aleckin Ferrero said confidently. “Bring it on.” With the same confidence, Aleckin issued a challenge. “Alright, then. First, once I become Mrs. Ferrero, I am not required to appear in public. Second, I must remain inside my bedroom the entire time—unless Grandpa wants me to visit him...” “Hold on…” Aleckin blinked. His brain seemed malfunctioning, as he could not grasp what she was saying. “Come again?” He must have heard it wrong. Every woman on this planet was desperate to link their name to his. They were killing each other to win him over and become Mrs. Ferrero. However, in contrast, the woman he proposed a contractual marriage to, as the fake matriarch of the Ferrero household, has now expressed a desire for a different arrangement. Who in their right mind would request to lock her up instead of enjoying the lavish life of a billionaire's wife? This is the first time he has encountered such a thing! ‘Is something wrong in her head?’

Emily, a human nurse, is falsely accused of poisoning the pack and forced into a contract marriage with the Alpha of the werewolf clan, Raine. In front of the entire pack, Raine humiliates her, marking her with a binding contract, sealing her fate as his unwilling bride. The cruelty of the Alpha, combined with the harsh circumstances, leave Emily trapped in a marriage she never wanted. But five years later, Emily escapes with a secret: she's pregnant with Raine’s child and has awakened healing powers. Living in the shadows, she opens an underground clinic, where she uses her newfound abilities to heal the sick and challenge the incompetent healers of the werewolf clan. Yet, her peace is short-lived when her child is kidnapped, and Raine returns, determined to bring her back to the pack. With her powers now stronger than ever, Emily summons the ancient wolf spirits in a fight for her child. Raine must confront the consequences of his actions and fight not only to protect his pack but also to reclaim the woman he once mistreated. As power, love, and revenge collide, Emily must decide whether to save the pack—or bring it to its knees. Will Raine redeem himself, or will Emily exact her revenge and take control of her destiny?

In the start of the novel the main character got transmigrated into a novel as a side villian. But unlike most of transmigraters who crash before the blackening of the main protagonist our Shen lin crash just at the time when he will be killed by the main protagonist. Somehow he survives at the moment and got struck with the main protagonist Chen Yi who is an esper to complete annual assessment task. Later our Shen lin got binded with a system and he blackmail system to modify itself in a growth system that can make him more powerful and strong to survive in future. He got in accidents along with main protagonist and got temporary marked by the him . Our main character was just a B rank guide with no spiritual beast awakened but he was a talent in controlling his spiritual energy. Later main protagonist find the hidden identity of Shen lin that even shen lin doesn't know.Later Shen lin was able to awaken his spiritual beast that is an legend in stories He was finding about main protagonist's mother the princess of Solaris empire and his father who is actually a demon king that nobody knows beside Shen lin. He was forced by system to complete missions but all the time he had to play the missions in place of Main protagonist's wives. In original novel main protagonist had a lot of wives but what Shen lin found was that main protagonist always avoid his fated wives rather main protagonist always found different ways to tease our Shen lin. After getting stabbed by our Shen lin main protagonist seeks revenge but Shen lin escape every time Chen Yi catch him. Even if main protagonist wants to kill our Shen lin he always protect him from others . Got jealous when other esper for closed to him , Always wear a cold expression but behave like a cutie after getting in a relationship with our Shen lin. Behind his back lead a mysterious organisation. And here our little Shen lin was assigned an elite task to find the real identity of king hades leader of black dragon army's. There goes a heart warming story of cunning wife and a cold prince hiding his many secrets... Readers look forward to my story where a cold prince always tease his little wife,chase his little wife and admire his wife secretly beating others (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠). Welcome to my novel readers (⁠☞⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠ ⁠☞

She wanted success. He wanted control. Now, they’re trapped together. When Ava Sinclair, a rising star in the corporate world, is robbed of her promotion by none other than Adrian Blackwood, the ruthless CEO who sees her as nothing more than a pawn, she vows never to bow to him. But when a scandal forces them into a contract marriage, their rivalry turns into an intoxicating battle of desire, dominance, and power. Will Ava escape his control, or will she fall for the man she swore to Ava Carter never imagined that one impulsive mistake would land her in the crosshairs of Adrian Sinclair the ruthless, calculating CEO of Sinclair Enterprises. She thought she could keep her head down and survive in the corporate world. But when an unexpected power struggle forces her into Adrian’s direct line of sight, she becomes his new favorite challenge. He’s demanding, arrogant, and dangerously irresistible. Every encounter is a battle, every glance a spark waiting to ignite. And when Adrian makes her an offer she can’t refuse, Ava realizes she’s not just fighting for her career she’s fighting against the pull of a man who never takes no for an answer. But behind the power plays and smoldering tension, secrets lurk. And when Ava discovers the truth about Adrian, she’ll have to decide is she really trapped, or is he the one falling into her hands? A high-stakes office romance filled with sizzling tension, corporate warfare, and an undeniable attraction that neither can resist.

Selene has spent her life as a rogue, hunted by packs who see her kind as dangerous. She survives in the shadows, haunted by fragments of a childhood she barely remembers. But when she is captured and brought before Killian, the infamous Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, her fate takes a dark turn. Killian is bound by a deadly curse—any mate he claims is doomed to die. To protect his pack and strengthen their power, he must complete the mating ritual, but he vows never to fall in love. Love is the trigger that awakens the curse, and he refuses to let history repeat itself. Forced into an arranged mating, Selene resists him at every turn. She has heard the legends of his curse, and she refuses to be a sacrifice. But as their connection deepens, an undeniable pull draws them together. Their battles ignite a dangerous attraction, filled with searing tension, forbidden touches, and emotions neither can control. With the fate of the pack hanging in the balance, Selene must make an impossible choice—surrender to a bond that could destroy her or risk everything to break the curse. But secrets from her past are stirring, and the truth about the curse may be far more sinister than anyone imagined. In a world where love is a death sentence, can they defy fate… or will their passion be their downfall?

When the earth split open and nightmares crawled out, humanity had only one choice—fight or die. A special task force was created, warriors chosen by lottery to battle the monsters that threatened to consume the world. But fate is cruel, and so is family. Lyria Vance was never meant to be a soldier. The lot had fallen on her twin sister, but their parents, blinded by favoritism, forced Lyria to take her place. They sent her to die in her sister’s stead, casting her into a war she never asked for. Her first mission was an execution disguised as duty—an S-Class hunt for a creature so powerful, it erased her entire team in seconds. The world believed she perished that day. They were wrong. Lyria returned from the abyss, but she was no longer the girl they sacrificed. Shadows clung to her like a second skin. And she was not alone. By her side stood a monster—a being of unspeakable power, one that should have torn her apart. Instead, he kneels. He speaks her name like a vow. He claims her as his bride. The world sees him as a threat. They see her as something worse. But Lyria is done seeking their approval. Because the true danger isn’t the monster at her side—it’s the war she’s about to unleash. Let them call her cursed. Let them call her damned. She has already chosen her side. And the abyss? It belongs to her now.

He is the Devil. An immortal who has lived for millions of years, the most dangerous and ruthless being who ever existed. She is a human, an ordinary girl living in the shadows, yet she was fated to be his bride from the conception of time. ******* Eve's greatest mistake was naively venturing into the forest in the middle of the night in search of food. She could never have imagined encountering the worst nightmare of her life. On the cold ground of the hauntingly dark forest, lay a deathly still man, a dagger embedded deep to his heart. Yet even in stillness, he turned out to be the most enchanting and breathtaking man she had ever seen. But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine the closed eyes of this dangerously alluring creature suddenly snapping open into a horrifyingly glowing red pair. And not only did he end up sinking his fangs into her, he also snapped away her consciousness, stealing her away from her world. Eve wakes up to an entirely different world. A scary realm filled with dragons, witches, demons and every dark, horrendous creature whispered about in legends. But little did she realize she had been entrapped by the Devil himself, the Devil who planned never to let her out of his sight the moment he set his eyes on her. And worst of all…. She belonged to him. She was the one thing he had roamed the earth for millennia to find….His Bride.

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.

Princess Arianne has spent her life trapped within the gilded walls of the palace, overshadowed by the ambitions of her five half-brothers who battle for the throne. Despite their rivalry, they love her unconditionally. But Arianne craves freedom—not power. When she and her youngest brother, Prince Kael, secretly escape the palace to explore the world beyond, their adventure turns into exile when their father, the king, discovers them. As punishment, they are sent to the kingdom’s harsh border, stripped of their royal titles, and forced to train as common soldiers. There, Arianne meets General Rian, the kingdom’s most revered warrior—and the man unknowingly betrothed to her. Loyal to his unseen princess, Rian has sworn to love and protect her, but he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the mysterious new recruit, Ari. Unaware of her true identity, Rian struggles between duty and desire, torn between the princess he has never met and the soldier who challenges and captivates him. As Arianne fights alongside him, she begins to see the man behind the legend, and against her better judgment, she starts to fall for him too. But secrets cannot stay hidden forever. When the truth comes to light, will love be enough to bridge the gap between them? Or will duty, betrayal, and the weight of the crown tear them apart? A tale of forbidden love, hidden identities, and the battle between destiny and desire—where the heart must decide what truly matters.

She once yearned for his mark with every fiber of her being, believing it would be the ultimate symbol of belonging. She longed to wear his brand, to be irrevocably tied to him. But now that she bear it, it feels like an unyielding chain, binding her to a fate she was no longer sure she desire. *** Aurora Wynter once a daughter of a powerful and wealthy Alpha forced Liam Ryder into a loveless marriage, only to endure years of heartbreak as he loved another, his true mate, Sofia Vega. While she did everything for him, he cherished his mate and casted her aside, while she was dying, he simply went after his lover. It was only then did Aurora realized that he was never her's to begin with and it was time to let go. Thus, she chooses freedom and hands Liam Ryder divorce papers. But what if her hateful husband doesn't wants divorce? However things took a unexpected turn when buried truths emerge, with danger threatening the pack and a prophecy looming over them, their fractured past may hold the key to their survival, or their final undoing. But as Aurora fights for independence, Liam begins to see the woman he once resented in a new light, he couldn't help but want to possess her, but what if Aurora is no longer interested? What if there's another hot Alpha determined to claim her heart? And what happens when the crescent purpled moon appeared in the sky?

The moonlight spilled through the canopy of the dark forest, casting an eerie glow on the man lounging against an ancient tree. Morris was impossibly handsome—too handsome to be real. His sharp jawline, framed by tousled black hair, was shadowed by the flicker of firelight in his golden eyes. He swirled a goblet of wine lazily in his hand, his lips curved into a devilish smirk. Elowen froze, captivated. He looked like a prince from a forbidden story, but something in the air warned her he was no mortal. “Lost, little lamb?” His voice was velvet, dark and smooth, wrapping around her like a spell. “I was...just—” she stammered, but he stood in one fluid motion, closing the distance between them. “Just wandering into my domain,” he interrupted, his tone teasing yet dangerous. “How bold of you.” His gaze raked over her, and her heart pounded under the weight of his attention. “You shouldn’t be here,” he murmured, stepping closer until she could feel the heat radiating from him. “Do you know who I am?” She shook her head, her throat dry. “I am Morris,” he said, his voice dropping to a low, seductive growl. “The devil. The one your kingdom fears, the one your priests curse. And now,” he leaned in, his golden eyes glowing like embers, “you’ve wandered straight into my hands.” The shadows around him seemed to ripple with his amusement as a smirk played on his lips. He extended a hand, his voice both a command and an invitation. “Come closer, Elowen. Let me show you what happens when innocence meets the devil.”