Evelyne Parker

In the ruthless world of werewolves, Kieran Voss, the monstrous Alpha of the Obsidian Pack, has never believed in fate—until he is cursed with something unheard of. Two mates. One is Lyra Hale, a fierce and deadly werewolf, born from noble bloodlines, the perfect Luna for his pack. The other is Evelyn Carter, a fragile human with no idea that creatures like him exist. The Moon Goddess is cruel. Mates are sacred, meant to be cherished—but how can Kieran accept both, when choosing one means betraying the other? Lyra was raised to be an Alpha’s queen, willing to kill for her place at his side. She will not share what is rightfully hers. Evelyn, unaware of the supernatural world, feels an undeniable pull toward the stranger who haunts her dreams, his golden eyes promising both danger and devotion. But when dark forces rise and a blood feud resurfaces, Kieran must decide—embrace his dual bond and risk war, or reject fate and condemn one mate to death. What happens when a monster is forced to love? And what happens when love itself is a curse?

In the shadow of London’s skyline, Evelyn, a gifted painter, feels her world shrinking as her husband, James, becomes consumed by his high-profile law career. When James invites his magnetic cousin, Lucas, an art curator, into their home to ease Evelyn’s growing isolation, the remedy sparks unexpected desires. Lucas ignites Evelyn’s dormant passion for art, offering her a chance to exhibit at the Tate Modern. As they explore London’s vibrant art scene, their connection deepens, blurring the lines of loyalty and stirring emotions Evelyn thought long buried. The exhibition looms, promising a creative rebirth but also forcing Evelyn to confront the emotional chasm between her and James. James, sensing his wife slipping away, struggles to balance his career ambitions with his longing for intimacy, setting the stage for a heart-wrenching conflict. With the opening night approaching, Evelyn must choose between the comfort of her familiar life and the exhilarating pull of newfound passion. Will she find the courage to redefine her marriage, or will the whispers of the Thames guide her towards a new beginning? In a city of art and secrets, Evelyn’s journey becomes a canvas where love, loyalty, and self-discovery collide.

A struggling writer, Evelyn Carter, stumbles upon an old locket in her grandmother’s attic. When she opens it, she’s suddenly transported back in time to 1915, where she meets Theodore "Theo" Whitmore, a wealthy but kind-hearted businessman trapped in an unwanted engagement. As Evelyn tries to find a way back to her time, she and Theo fall deeply in love. But with history pulling them apart, will their love survive across time?

"You are ours Baby girl" "You can never escape" "Strip" Let's see how our innocent Evelyn escapes from the triplets

Bermula dengan seorang gadis yang bernama Selena Rosellea Parker yang sering di buli di sekolahnya oleh rakan sekelasnya yang merupakan Gangster kawasan itu.Oleh disebabkan pengaruh pembuli yang besar,Selena terpaksa berdiam diri bagi melindungi keluarga dari menjadi mangsa. . . . Dalam perjalanan dari sekolah, Selena berjalan menuju ke tandas awam di kawasan itu sambil membawa buku sekolah dan satu buku berwarna biru yang merupakan tempat luahan perasaannya dengan pakaian yang kotor. Selena menangis teresak-esak di sudut tandas awam itu sambil tangannya sibuk menulis sesuatu di dalam diari birunya. . . . Selena Rosellea Parker,seorang gadis yang berwajah jelita namun terhalang dengan kaca mata besarnya.Walaupun begitu dia sering dibuli kerana kesenyapan dan kelembutannya. Setelah pertemuan dengan seorang Mafia King,hidupnya berubah 360 darjah.Musuh mula mencari dan mengincar dirinya kerana menjadi dambaan sang raja. Bahkan benteng hati sepupu dan bawahan sang raja turut tergugat dengan kelembutan si gadis.Musuh juga mula terjatuh ke dalamnya. . . . Siapakah yang bakal mendapat hati gadis ini?Apakah ada rahsia yang tak dijangka bakal muncul?

Ari Kang, a sharp-witted detective from modern-day Korea, is renowned for her unrelenting pursuit of justice. With a mind rivaling Sherlock Holmes, she navigates the labyrinth of crime with an uncanny ability to unravel the most complex mysteries. But when a frustrating cold case leads her to seek solace in an old detective novel, fate plays a cruel joke—she wakes up inside its pages. Now trapped in the body of Lady Evelyne, the fallen daughter of a disgraced duke, she finds herself in a world of Victorian-style aristocracy, ruthless power plays, and a society where murder is disguised behind silken smiles. To make matters worse, she’s no longer just an observer—her original character was meant to die, serving as nothing more than a footnote in the book’s protagonist’s journey. Refusing to accept her fate, Evelyne sets out to rewrite the narrative, using her detective instincts to navigate the treacherous halls of nobility. But her investigations draw the attention of an enigmatic prince—the fifth in line to the throne—whose golden eyes hold secrets as deep as her own. As alliances shift and hidden enemies lurk in the shadows, Evelyne must untangle a web of conspiracies, solve murders that weren’t meant to happen, and uncover the truth behind her own family’s tragic downfall. But one question looms over her: if this is a book, can she ever escape? And if she does… does she even want to? A thrilling blend of mystery, intrigue, and slow-burning romance, The Adventures of a Modern-Day Detective Turned Aristocat is a tale where the detective becomes both the hunter and the hunted in a world where survival depends on wit, charm, and a well-placed deduction.

When Evelyn’s loser fiance steals her company's secrets and elopes with her prostitute mother, she finds herself facing impending bankruptcy. But unexpected help comes in the form of an unusual offer from her business rival and ex-boyfriend, Alexander Langford. “Bear my children, Eve, and I’ll save this precious company of yours.” To everyone else, Alexander is the heir to a billion dollar fortune, and the acting industry’s handsome darling. But to Evelyn, he is nothing more than a cold-hearted, arrogant man she dumped for being a compulsive liar years ago - but unknown to her, he has never lied about his love. How could Alexander miss the golden chance to hit two birds with one stone? He gets his inheritance, and a family with the love of his life. Now, if only dear Evelyn would stop thinking the worst of him… [Strong female lead x doting male lead.] [EXCERPT] “You’re out of your mind,” Eve snaps. “You could have any woman in this world, and you want ME to be the mother of your children?!” “Why not? You’re smart, savvy, and fucking hot,” Alex says as he takes a step forward, trapping her body between his muscular arms. His dark blue eyes gaze deep into hers with unbridled lust. “I want our children to have the best from both of us. Our children could take over the world.” “There is no ‘our’,” Eve says coldly, pushing him away. “I will be the surrogate for your children. This is nothing but a business deal. There is NO love in this contract. But in exchange, you need to do something else.” “And what is it?” “Help me take down my ex-fiance. That bastard deserves to die after fucking my mom and ruining my life.” Alex chuckles. “It’s a deal then, sweetheart.” * It was nothing but a business deal at first. But what if the line between business, love, and hatred were getting blurry as they got entangled too far and too long? * [Power couple, slow burn, getting back together.]

Synopsis Carlos, the cold and ruthless CEO known as “The Demon,” has no room for emotions in his meticulously controlled world. Evelyn, a spirited yet down-on-her-luck heiress, has been left homeless and penniless after her stepmother’s betrayal stripped her of everything. Their paths collide when Carlos presents Evelyn with a chilling ultimatum: a three-month marriage contract that promises her freedom—or her ruin. Initially terrified by Carlos’s icy demeanor and unyielding authority, Evelyn is determined to endure the agreement. But as weeks pass, her natural cheerfulness and unshakable confidence begin to chip away at the walls surrounding his heart. Carlos finds himself drawn to the very things he thought he despised—her resilience, her warmth, and her refusal to be intimidated. For the first time, he wonders if there’s more to life than power and control. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into a story of healing, trust, and unexpected love. But with the clock ticking and their worlds pulling them apart, can Evelyn thaw the heart of a man who never believed in love?

Xavier witnesses his father being murdered in cold blood by his father's most trusted friend. 16 years later, he becomes the most feared CEO in the business world all the while nursing his vengeance in his heart. Evie, Thomas's daughter, a beautiful Lady with an innocent heart finds herself intertwined with Xavier, she falls in love with him. Xavier uses Evie to get close to Thomas, But fate has another thing in store for them both. follow on the exciting journey of Xavier and Evelyn as they both find love in themselves when it was supposed to be the opposite

From the depths of the Southsea Deep, a black dragon soared into the sky, unleashing an apocalyptic tsunami... Blazing fire spirits reduced towering cities of steel and concrete to ashes, walking away unscathed from the heart of nuclear explosions... Extraterrestrial deities sought to dominate the entire starry sea... This is a future where human technology has reached unprecedented heights. It is also an era of martial supremacy, where the tides of evolution surge violently. Jordan Parker, a martial cultivation student on the verge of taking his entrance exams, possesses a mysterious divine palace that allows him to envision the vast cosmos. In this unforgiving world, he struggles to carve his path forward. Years later… "My current flight speed is 122,682 meters per second. My explosive power is..." Parker streaked through the atmosphere at an altitude of approximately 180 kilometers above Blue Earth, his icy gaze locked onto the massive creature lurking in the dark void—its form eerily resembling the mythical dragons of legend. "You... are likely the strongest among all the invading demigods." "Unfortunately for you, I can now be called... the Martial God!"

After the barrier between the human world and a mystical realm had been breached, hundreds of species from each mystical realms that were once imprisoned had escape into the humans world to destroy humanity. Knowing the risk the professor had instructed four of his close allies to gathered sixty eight of the students from the supernatural Thestral Academy to the portal, upon there arrival the professor instructed them to enter the pods as he reopened the portal that connects the supernatural realm to the human world he along with his allies watches as the pods vanishes one by one through the portal leaving silence and fear to filled the air. As the sixty eight students ventures through the portal unaware of the crucial mission that they must undertake in order for them to protect the human world from threats from the mystical realm. The breach barrier between the human world and a mystical realm, allows several humans access to supernatural powers. Upon arriving at earth the forty-eight pods carrying the students had vanishes leaving only twenty eight pods during there missions the students had learnt that Lindsey Tori-An Brooklyn Maelyn Alvaro Parker Tj Kyllian Khari and eight other human beings has extraordinary abilities that goes beyond the natural capabilities of humans. Jace alongside his pack embark on there missions to eliminate the threats an save humanity. On several missions the pack faces threats far worst as they ended up losing most of their members it wasn't long before Maelyn true identity was revealed to her by Cathy. A year later the students from the Thestral Academy finally discovered the shocking truth after stumbling into another universe, the truth leaves them questioning there faiths knowing that they weren't the first to send through the portal the pack becomes concerned, as Jace pack becomes the only hope of survival, the professor real reason for sending the students through the portal was exposed by Kayden who had also informed the elders of the magic realm about Parker Jace and Lilliana real identity which leaves the pack torned apart, and with Candace help to pack reconciled. With Lilliana and Jace transforming the twins restored balance between the human world an the mystical realm. The remaining survivors formed an alliance with other supernaturals with incredible abilities. It wasn't long before the pack once again faces challenges related to their past lifes, Parker abilities might involved reincarnation. The trio Parker Jace and Lilliana magics leads them to discover the they're connected to a powerful Legacy. The Thestral and the Sherwood siblings discover there potential through there magical abilities.

The Runaway Moon Evelyn, a young woman trapped in a loveless engagement orchestrated by her greedy adoptive parents, escapes her gilded prison on her wedding day. Fleeing into the dark forest, she encounters danger in the form of rogue wolves and is saved by Alaric, a mysterious and powerful man who harbors secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to Evelyn, her life is about to change forever. Drawn to Alaric’s secluded estate, Evelyn discovers a hidden world of werewolves and begins to uncover truths about her identity. She learns she is the last descendant of an ancient and powerful werewolf bloodline, whose lineage holds the key to uniting the divided packs. As she grows closer to Alaric, the undeniable bond between them sparks an internal struggle, especially as she grapples with her newfound powers and role in this supernatural realm. However, danger looms in the form of Darius, a ruthless rogue alpha determined to exploit Evelyn’s bloodline for his gain. He allies with her treacherous adoptive parents and unleashes chaos across the werewolf world. Evelyn, alongside Alaric and other allies, must unite the fractured packs to confront Darius and free them from his tyranny. In a climactic battle, Evelyn discovers the strength of her heritage and fully transforms into the true alpha she was destined to become. With courage, love, and sacrifice, she defeats Darius, breaking the chains of an ancient pact that bound the werewolf packs to his rule. Now a leader and symbol of hope, Evelyn begins rebuilding the werewolf community alongside Alaric, her fated mate. Together, they embrace a new era of unity, love, and healing, leaving behind the shadows of the past to forge a brighter future. Runaway Moon is a tale of empowerment, destiny, and love against all odds.

In the dark forests of Avarinth, the lone archer Alec watches over Lady Evelyne Blackthorne, the last of her noble bloodline. She believes him to be a stalker—until she learns the truth: he has been protecting her from the monstrous Veilborn, creatures drawn to her ancient lineage. Fate takes a cruel turn when Evelyne is wed to Prince Aldric of Caldris, only to be betrayed and sentenced to execution upon the discovery of her connection to Aradon the Dark, the long-lost king of monsters. On the brink of death, Alec returns to rescue her, setting off a chain of events that will shake the kingdom. With her home destroyed and her past unearthed, Evelyne embraces her true power, awakening the monsters who once worshipped her ancestor. With an army at her side, she storms the capital, dethroning the corrupt royal family who once murdered her parents. Now, as the ruler of Caldris, she must decide—will she lead with vengeance, or will she forge a new destiny for her bloodstained kingdom?

Fathered by a notorious crime lord and trained by a legendary assassin, Evelyn is determined to cleanse Veridia of its deep-rooted corruption. But with her own father standing as one of the key figures in the darkness she seeks to destroy, the question looms: Can she succeed in her mission without losing herself—or her family—along the way?

A colony ship bound for Alpha Centauri crash-lands on an unknown planet. Captain Roseanne Parker and her surviving crew must navigate the harsh, alien environment while uncovering the mystery of what led to their disaster. As they attempt to restore communications and secure their survival, they realize they are not alone, both on the planet and in the larger interstellar conflict that has unfolded in their absence.

Evelyn Huntley identifies as a Single. She must be the only one without a mate. However, she finally finds her mate and things couldn’t be more fantastic, until her one true mate rejects her. Left to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart, would she find love in the arms of another or will she eventually win back her one true mate?

She was never meant to be his—let alone his tenth wife. Evelyn was nothing more than a servant, a ghost in the grand halls of the Demon Lord’s palace. She scrubbed floors, carried trays, and kept her head down—until the night a cruel twist of fate bound her to Damon Valtier. The Demon Lord. The monster feared across realms. The man with nine wives before her—each powerful, each chosen. She was neither. She was a mistake. A pawn in a ritual gone wrong. To the demon court, she is worthless. To his wives, she is a threat. And to Damon—the ruthless warlord who doesn’t believe in love—she is nothing. Yet, he does not cast her aside. He watches her. Tests her. Keeps her too close, as if waiting for something. But the Demon Lord does not take wives for love. And in a court where betrayal is currency, Evelyn must learn one truth quickly: Survival isn’t about being strong—it’s about being untouchable. And if she isn’t careful, she won’t just be Damon Valtier’s mistake. She’ll be his next dead wife.

Growing up, Evelyn had always wanted to be a pirate. But being the only orphan girl of an island, working day in and out with no family to go home to, she was worked to the bone. She was done with living the life she was forced to for the last 19 years. She escapes and and in a storm awakens at the temple of a Siren Goddess. Unaware of a deal stricken with her absent parents and the Siren, she's granted a system. Now back on the island and with the help of a few friends, she's truly free to sail the seas. She soon finds out the sea isn't for the faint of heart as dark forces seem to be lurking in every corner of the planet in pursuit of all Sirens. On a mission to become the greatest pirate to sail the seas of Neptune, now she must seek out and save her Siren sisters. Evelyn is fired up the set the world on fire!

EVELYN DEALS WITH THE PRESSURE OF UNI LIFE AS A PERSON STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, LOW SELF ESTEEM, UNREQUITED LOVE, HEARTBREAK AND BETRAYALS, SITUATIONSHIPS AND LOVE. JOIN HER ON A JOURNEY TO SELF DISCOVERY AND CONFIDENCE.

Evelyn Hart, a talented but emotionally scarred architect, has spent years building a new life under a borrowed identity. After the tragic death of her best friend, Sophia, Evelyn assumed Sophia’s name to escape her own troubled past. Now, she’s hired to restore a crumbling 19th-century mansion, where she meets Liam Carter, a charming historian with a mysterious air. As they work together, their connection deepens, and Evelyn begins to let her guard down. But Liam has secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to Evelyn, he’s not a historian but a journalist investigating Sophia’s disappearance—a case that has haunted him for years. Just as Evelyn considers confessing her true identity, a shocking discovery in the mansion’s walls turns everything upside down. A hidden letter suggests Sophia’s death was no accident, and Evelyn may have been involved. To make matters worse, Liam reveals he’s known the truth about Evelyn all along. He fell in love with *her*, not the persona she was pretending to be, but their relationship is now tangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. Can love survive when it’s built on a foundation of lies? And what happens when the truth threatens to destroy everything they’ve built?

A ruthless villain. A fearless journalist. A dangerous love. When Evelyn Monroe tries to expose Damian Voss, she never expects to fall for him. But love and power can't coexist-one will destroy the other.

Evelyn had a normal happy life until the untimely death of her mother. Her loving father soon became an abusive drunk that would constantly beat her and her older brother Mason. After years of abuse one day Evelyn and Mason managed to escape the terror of their father, when Evelyn finally snapped and killed him. Unfortunately, even though they escaped their rotten father, their lives came to a violent and early end at the hands of a cruel fate. However, when Evelyn woke up after dying, she found herself in a dark damp place. And when she broke free from what confines her, she finds herself reborn as an owl. Follow along as Evelyn lives her second life as an owl in a world of magic and mystery, as she aims to rise up and become the strongest. So, no one can ever dictate her fate again. Warning: This novel is going to be very dark in places, especially the prologue. If you are faint of heart, I recommend you not read this novel. Artwork By Radiopaque.

Evelyn Kael’s 18th birthday is about more than coming of age. It stirs the cursed bloodline she’s struggled to put behind her—a werewolf’s transformation that’s activated by the full moon. Evelyn, driven to end the curse that has haunted her family for generations, enters the heart of Blackpine Forest on the hunt for an ancient relic. But the woods abound with rogue werewolves, dangerous hunters, and a dark power that twists the curse. To lift a curse, she might have to become its most terrible aspect.

Evelyn, a bullied omega who had nothing - not even a last name, was mated to the soon-to-be Alpha of the Blackmoon pack, who 'loved' her in return, despite her worthlessness. But when she thought that was the end of her miserable life, it became the start of a misery she never foresaw. “A worthless omega like her, with a lazy wolf that is always unconscious, does not deserve a talented genius, duo element wielder like Markkus,” they said. However, Markkus wanted her despite betraying her and shattering her heart into million pieces. Her body was a treasure trove - mating with her helps his cultivation, and makes him stronger. However, Markkus was doomed to fail from the day Alpha King, Lord Vladimir Kaelin, set his eyes on her. Vlad was cursed with erectile dysfunction for nearly a century, but when his body moved because of Evelyn's scent, she automatically became his chosen mate, snatching her from her undeserving mate. However, Evelyn didn't want to stay with him, but he had thousands of ways to make her come crawling to him for his protection and help. But things weren't going to be so easy for Vlad and Evelyn. Having a second chance mate came with a huge price to pay, one that would either change the continent forever, or destroy them both. ... Didn't they say that Evelyn was worthless and doesn't deserve a genius like Markkus? Why then are the most powerful Alphas around the continent begging her to marry them when she showed the world that she was the master of all elements? Didn't they say that her wolf was lazy and useless? Then, what is this beast that's about to attain immortality? Why is everyone worshipping it now? Ha! Markkus is begging her for a second chance, he even sacrificed his most precious cultivation base, wanting to become her gigolo and servant, but shouldn't Markkus ask Vlad if he's worthy to share his woman? Or is Markkus not aware of how possessive, protective, petty, and jealous Vlad could be?

Evelyn Drakes, a college student whose life took a darker turn on the eve of her 20th Birthday. It all began with those strange dreams which she couldn't make sense of. But then, she discovers she is the Lunar Shadow- a rare white werewolf prophecied to unite or destroy the pack. As she learns to control her newfound powers, and duties that comes with it, she finds herself caught between Kael. The stoic Alpha of her pack- Silver Crescent who seemed to hold a past trauma. And Lyall, a rogue Alpha who charms her with his dark charisma. Hiding something sinister behide his facade. In a world where love and loyalty are tested, Evelyn must choose who she can trust- and who holds her heart. Get geared up for "Evelyn: The White Wolf." A story of Destiny, Love and Betrayal.

A warrior betrayed. A conqueror intrigued. When the Iron Rose of Zhou, Seraphina Li, is cast into slavery by her own emperor, she expects death. But Empress Evelyn Jin sees potential where others see ruin. Given the chance to serve as an advisor instead of a prisoner, Seraphina must decide: will she reclaim her honor in chains, or forge a new fate in the empire of her enemy?

Renowned apocalypse powerhouse Evelyn Ford perished alongside the Zombie King, only to awaken in a retro-era novel—as a doomed farm girl fated for an early demise. In the story, the so-called heroine is a scheming black-hearted beauty, while the supporting characters are far more compelling—yet each meets a tragic end. But Evelyn isn’t concerned. With triple elemental abilities and a game-breaking spatial dimension at her disposal, she has no intention of playing the role of a forgettable side character. Before long, the script flips—her doomed fate transforms into a queen’s rise. The so-called protagonists start panicking. What happened to their golden plot armor?

"Ich, Logan Carter, Alpha des Mondsichel-Rudels, lehne dich, Emma Parker vom Mondsichel-Rudel, ab." Ich spürte, wie mein Herz brach. Leon heulte in mir, und ich konnte seinen Schmerz spüren. Sie sah mich direkt an, und ich konnte den Schmerz in ihren Augen sehen, aber sie weigerte sich, ihn zu zeigen. Die meisten Wölfe fallen vor Schmerz in die Knie. Ich wollte auf die Knie fallen und mich an die Brust krallen. Aber sie tat es nicht. Sie stand mit hoch erhobenem Kopf da. Sie holte tief Luft und schloss ihre wunderschönen Augen. "Ich, Emma Parker vom Mondsichelrudel, akzeptiere deine Ablehnung." Als Emma 18 Jahre alt wird, ist sie überrascht, dass ihr Gefährte der Alpha ihres Rudels ist. Aber ihre Freude darüber, ihren Gefährten gefunden zu haben, währte nicht lange. Ihre Gefährtin hat sie für eine stärkere Wölfin verstoßen. Diese Wölfin hasst Emma und will sie loswerden, aber das ist nicht das Einzige, womit Emma zu kämpfen hat. Emma findet heraus, dass sie keine gewöhnliche Wölfin ist und dass es Menschen gibt, die sie benutzen wollen. Sie sind gefährlich. Sie werden alles tun, um zu bekommen, was sie wollen. Was wird Emma tun? Wird ihr Gefährte bereuen, dass er sie zurückgewiesen hat? Wird ihre Gefährtin sie vor den Menschen um sie herum retten?

When historian Evelyn Carter receives a cryptic letter from Lady Isadora Ravenshore, a stranger claiming to be connected to her past, she embarks on a journey to the mysterious Ravenshore Manor in the English countryside. The ancient estate, shrouded in fog and secrets, holds a legacy she never knew she was part of. Upon arrival, Evelyn discovers an eerie portrait of herself—painted over a century ago—and learns of a powerful relic, the Heart of Ravenshore, hidden within the manor’s walls. But with its power comes a deadly curse, and sinister forces have already begun their hunt. As shadows move in the corridors and whispers echo through the halls, Evelyn must unravel the truth of her ancestry and protect the Heart before it falls into the wrong hands. With time running out, she faces a chilling question: Is history repeating itself—or is she the key to breaking an ancient cycle of fate?

Adrian lived a charmed life, his extraordinary fortune shielding him and his sister, Evelyn, from hardship. Evelyn, however, carried the opposite fate—plagued by misfortune and self-loathing. Their fragile balance shattered when Adrian encountered a mysterious being who claimed to know the truth behind their fates. Adrian’s luck began to fade, and Evelyn was abducted by the enigmatic figure. Desperate to save her, Adrian embarked on a perilous journey through a shadowy realm where luck no longer favored him. Stripped of his fortune, he had to rely on courage, intellect, and the kindness of strangers. Along the way, Adrian uncovered a dark truth: his fortune had come at Evelyn’s expense, manipulated by the being to create imbalance. Determined to make things right, Adrian confronted the entity, risking everything to save his sister and free them both.