Alpha King Stories

Thousands of races coexist, where the sword and Magic shine together, the Human Race, Sea Race, Elves, Dwarfs, Orcs ... all rush to unfold the light of civilization, composing their epic tragedies! (A Lord's Farming Tale)

"Where did he go?" I murmured, realizing I was alone. My heart sank as I scanned the room for any sign of him. But It was just me, an empty wine bottle on the floor, and memories of the night before. I pushed myself up, feeling the dull ache in my body. The alcohol still lingered in my system, and I had no idea how many times we had... well, how many times we had done it. But despite everything, I couldn't deny I had enjoyed it. "You're such an idiot Kim!" I scolded myself, running a hand through my messy hair. "You didn't even ask for his name." I sighed, embarrassed at my recklessness. How could I let myself go low with a stranger like that? I glanced down, realizing I was completely naked. "Oh my gosh!" I yelped, grabbing my dress off the floor and quickly slipping it on... ★★ Humiliated and betrayed, Kimberly Fray's life as a powerful Alpha's daughter of the Moon Stone Pack crumbles when Alpha Derrick of the Night Walkers Pack rejects her. But as she uncovers her true identity, Kimberly finds herself caught between two ruthless Alphas who desire her. Torn between Alpha Derrick, who begins to see her worth too late, and the Alpha King, Kimberly's strength and courage are tested like never before. In a world where love, revenge, and power collide, Kimberly must decide who she truly is, and who she's meant to be with between the two Alphas chosen by the Moon Goddess!

Walking up to my door reaching to unlock it I turned to say goodbye when Max lean in kissing me pushing me against the door. Fireworks exploded upon contact as I let my brain melt away feeling this strong muscular man press his body into mine. However the rational part of my brain suddenly takes over as i push him away fumbling for my keys. "Even if your not blood related I shouldn't be doing this," I said hastily unlocking my apartment door stumbling up to stairs. "Wait!" Max shouts at me, grabbing my arm keeping me from running up the stairs saying, "Please! I know everything's been confusing tonight and my actions haven't been very helpful, but I couldn't wait any longer," he says pulling me into him, forcing me to look him in the eyes. His strong scent triggered something deep inside that I hadn't felt since THAT night several years ago. His eyes look very similar to the wolfs' eyes I seen that night, causing me to speculate if it was him or not. *It couldn't be.......could it?* I thought staring deeper into those eyes I so wish to just lose myself in. --------------------------------------- Lily Artemis Wolfman fell out of the sky with only a name that no one knew, and no home to speak of. She was taken in as a ward of the Royal Wolves of the Mystic Moon pack, but was treated worse then the prisoners they keep. While in the daytime she was an obedient "daughter" doing her duties for the family, but in the shadows she was the regular punching bag for family to blame their outside appearance problems out on. Then one day she is handed a mysterious box that was with her when she was found. This box could lead her to her family, and why she seems to be the only one left alive. With the Alpha Pairs prophecy approaching events begin to happen and a mate of Lily's appears in the last person she expected. Will the truth about her past come out or will she be sent off before she has a chance to find out? Can her mate save her from a forced arranged marriage? Find out in the chapters to come.

What happens when the writer becomes the character? ***** Mia was only meant to write the story, not live it. When a strange twist of fate traps her in the body of Selena, the rejected mate of Alpha Kade, Mia quickly realizes she's stuck in the world she created—a world where betrayal, danger, and death is waiting at every corner. The storyline for Selena as according to Mia was to: poison Arianna, Kade’s new fiancée, and seize control, becoming the Luna. But Mia refuses to play the villain especially when she wrote that in two weeks the villain dies. What happens when the author becomes the character she planned to torture in her story?

"Lucien, a strong alpha, must face his turbulent history with Corrigan, the woman he once despised, as he returns to take his proper position in the pack. However, Corrigan has secrets of her own; she is concealing a magical lineage that has the power to alter their world. As fate binds them together, Alec, a vicious renegade alpha, appears with a sinister plan that could wipe out their pack. Corrigan must negotiate the perilous terrain of pack politics and ancient magic while torn between loyalty and dishonesty. What transpires, then, when she learns Lucien's true motivations and that her true love could not be who she thought? Will she be able to save their pack and take back her destiny? or will the shadows of her past consume everything she holds?

"On the bed." My new master, the Alpha of Drogomor, commanded. I walked toward the bed, naked, ashamed, and full of tears. I was about to lose my virginity, but it meant nothing to the man who was going to take it. *** I am Rosalie, 20 years old, sold to the most terrifying alpha by my own father. "You're nothing to me but a breeder." he said to me cruelly. I had long known that my love for him was hopeless and foolish. However, I was naïve to think that was the end of the story. Once the baby is born, I will be put to death. *** People thought I was dead, but I survived. "It's you!" He grabbed my hand, and his eyes were filled with emotions I couldn't understand. "Come back to me, Rosalie." "Sorry." I calmly looked back at him, "but I think you've got the wrong person."

First of all, welcome. This is a Novel in which I organize and post multiple ideas so my readers can enjoy it, vote for their favorite, and point out what I did well and what I messed up so I can improve. I used to have another Novel with the same idea but since its old, I just made this one instead so it may reach more people since it's better on the algorythim and all of that. That's why this novel's tags may seem a bit confusing. There isn't much to say about it... The current ideas used were: (Their names aren't set) 1-Ascension of the Card Emperor (Reincarnation/Unordinary Cultivation?) 2-Master of the sands of time (Modern Cultivation/Superpowers) 3-Bridgmaker (Transmigration/System/Fantasy) 4-HP: The Dimensional Turner (Fanfic) 5-Why should I increase my Stats again? (Modern Cultivation/Low Wuxia?/Martial Arts) 6-Auto Hunter 7-The Hidden Face of the Usurper 8-Dual Class Mutant - - - ... See you soon!

"I told you not to touch me," Audrey said. "In front of people," He reminded her. Audrey could feel the smirk in his voice. ~~~ Audrey's seventeen years in the Grey Blood pack were like a caged animal. She lived each day dreading the next unexpected thing the Alpha could punish her for. Audrey tried hard to understand the mysterious dream she'd been having, but nothing made sense to her, she was lost. She wished to be freed from the Grey Blood pack, but she lost all hope of survival when she found herself locked and chained in the cold dark dungeon. She hated him, she cursed him as her blood drained from her. She was happy to die and go away from that monster-alpha. Audrey awoke in a magical world where she learned everything about herself, she cultivated herself to become the strongest wolf and witch alive. One item though, led her back to the last place she wanted to be. Alpha Aloha Lake ruled the Grey Blood pack, the largest and strongest pack in the States. He was known to be brutal, even the mafia feared him. Nothing or anyone bothered him, except one; the damned bitch Audrey. He hated her, and he would make her pay for her mother's sins. But he could not kill her...yet. Alpha Lake emotionlessly stared at Audrey's bleeding body that lay on the cold dungeon floor, he ordered his beta to dispose of her without a second thought. One year later the enemies met again. Will hatred be the only emotion they share? Could they resist the fatal attraction they felt for each other?

it's a compilation of short stories that I have in my mind. They had been there since very long and now I finally tried to unleash them.

Moon's heart is shattered when her former mate, Aiden rejects her and makes her believe she is unlovable until she comes across Liam, a powerful and mysterious Alpha Werewolf. She becomes drawn to his strength and kindness. To Moon, Liam is unlike every other werewolf she has ever met, his strength and power are matched by his piercing gaze.  Liam and Moon slowly bond over their shared experiences and she finds herself falling deeply in love. However, their happiness does not last because Aiden reappears in their little love story and Moon begins to suspect that he might be working with a rogue pack led by a ruthless Alpha who is after Liam and his pack. Moon chooses to stick with Liam and form an alliance but just as they think they have found a way to solve the problem, a shocking truth is revealed Liam is Victor's long-lost son, and his destiny is tied to this rogue pack.  Moon is left with only an alternative and that is to choose between her heart or her duty. Will Liam and Moon's love be strong enough to overcome the forces against them or will they have to bow to the darkness surrounding them?

Rage... That was all she felt, rage so powerful it consumed her every being, dispelling all other feelings but one... the need for revenge. _____________ 'Mine!' Zariah's wolf had growled in a possessive tone and at that very moment, Zariah had realized that she was gazing upon the very one the creator had made specially for her, the only one deserving to stand at her side, the other half of her own soul...her fated mate. Zariah had immediately been overcome with joy, all caution had flown out the window and her wariness had been immediately forgotten as she leaned down and gazed into those innocent baby blue eyes, her own mismatched orbs of a fiery crimson and a glowing gold were contorted with pain as she stared at the bruised and broken body kneeling at her feet. 'You are mine precious one and from this moment on, no one shall ever hurt you again.' Zariah had vowed aloud, before him and before her pack members and within her heart, Zariah had promised to protect and love him for all eternity...oh how foolish she had been, If only she could have known then that saving him would become the greatest regret of her life...had she only known then that he would be the cause of her death and the destruction of her pack. __________ When Zariah, female Alpha of the Crimson Moon Pack is betrayed by her mate, her pack is completely massacred and Zariah is captured and tortured for treason before being publicly executed by wolfsbane. Zariah finds out in her last moments that the massacre of her pack had been under the orders of none other than the Alpha King. As she took her last breath, Zariah swore to return as a vengeful spirit to destroy all who had contributed to the destruction of her pack. The creator was merciful and Zariah was granted a second chance, a rebirth and a chance to change her pack's fate However fate is a funny thing and with every gift given, there is always a catch to it. Zariah is tossed in turmoil when she finds herself granted a new mate in this new lifetime...a new mate in the person of her greatest nemesis, the Alpha King. ~First Book in the Werewolf Rebirth Series

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "Forgive me, my soul," he said, knowing it was probably the last time he would see the love of his life. *** Simply put, King Agust was the devil in plain clothes. A raging lycan with an unwavering desire to wipe out werewolves, he was the ultimate danger to a race whose only mistake, was bearing the same blood as that of his father. Broken and damaged by his father, a werewolf alpha, Agust hated wolves with all he had and didn't have. To him, they were pathetic beings that needed to be snuffed out, and like a mad king, he made their lives so difficult the only option the wolves had left, was to hide. So when he met Park, one of the strongest werewolf alphas, who didn't take shit from no one, hated him, and who was determined to protect the werewolf race, Agust knew he found his match. What he didn't expect, was for the alpha who hated him so much, to be his mate, and reject him on the same day they met. As if that wasn't bad enough, when his lycans attacked Park's pack, Agust sentenced them to mass murder, an action that triggered a revolution. But strangely, the only thing Agust cared for, was the one man who made him weak in the knees. Alpha Park. Would Agust win both wars?

"You're nothing but a gambling addict's daughter. Who would believe you over me?" For three years, Grace Williams has lived with those words echoing in her mind. As Luna of the most powerful werewolf pack in North America, she should be living a fairy tale. Instead, she watches helplessly as her mate, Alpha King Alexis Sterling, continually chooses his childhood friend Victoria over her. But when Grace discovers she's carrying the Alpha's heir, everything changes. The day she plans to share her joyous news, she finds Alexis intimately comforting Victoria in his office. Hours later, lying broken and bleeding from a rival pack's attack, Grace makes an unprecedented decision: she wants to sever their mate bond. The request sends shockwaves through the pack, but Grace's resolve is unshakeable. She won't let her child grow up watching their father choose another woman over their mother. What Grace doesn't know is that Alexis's devotion to Victoria stems from a childhood trauma that's been carefully manipulated. Believing Victoria saved his life from his abusive stepmother, Alexis remains blind to her calculated manipulation, even as his wolf recognizes its true mate in Grace. As ancient pack magic stirs and long-buried secrets surface, Grace must decide: Can she trust her mate one last time? Or will Victoria's dark schemes tear apart not just their bond, but the entire pack structure?

(Mature Content) Prince Ryan Kim, burdened by a life of darkness and misery, crosses paths with a dominant and powerful omega—an individual who bows to no one. This meeting transforms his sorrow-filled existence into something beautiful, revealing to him, for the first time, that someone in this world truly recognizes his worth. -Smut -Omegaverse -Royal family -Kingdoms -Modern royal family Every 1st, 11th and 21st next chapter will be updated.

Synopsis #R-18 (Mature Content - No Rape) "If the beast inside you could be healed, I will heal it with my love," ~~~~ "What secrets are you holding, Delilah?" The Elder prince stepped forward. "S-secrets? W-what secrets? I am not hiding anything," Delilah whispered, her heart drumming against her chest as she tried her best to hide what was going on. The man in front of her smirked before he gripped her throat and pulled her close, loving the sound of her fast-beating heart. "Is that so? Do I make you nervous?" "A little," Delilah admitted. The smirk on the prince's face widened. "Good. Only I am allowed to make you nervous, just like only you are allowed to touch and have this kind of effect on me," The prince rubbed her lips with his thumb before leaning closer, their breaths coming sharp as he gazed into her eyes. "The moment you allow another man to make you feel anything, he will end up dead, and you, you my sweetheart will end up naked under me while I punish you for even looking at others," Zephyr whispered before he crashed his lips on hers, undressing her gently. ~~~~~~ On the mission to find the hidden secrets of the most powerful ancient wolves, Katherine Moon, the leader of the special task force, found herself in a fatal situation. Betrayed by her own organization, she closed her eyes with just one wish, the wish to find out why they betrayed her as she took her last breath. Bestowed by mercy from the heavens, Katherine finds herself reincarnated in the body of a petite girl, Delilah Rosewood. Delilah Rosewood, who had entered the royal palace as the cousin of the Alpha's daughter, committed suicide after being rejected by the commander of the royal army. Katherine had never thought she would get the chance to get her answers in this lifetime, but now that life has given her this opportunity, she must secure it. However, there were some problems with her plans. "Well, I am the problem that will lead you to a better life!" Her system shouted. First, she got a system to monitor her life. Task#12- Prepare a sweet dish for the prince. Reward#- 10 points in strength. Second, the system wanted her to seduce the future alpha king if she wanted to make this body stronger. If being reincarnated in a weak body wasn't enough, the body didn't even have a wolf. "Aaaaaa! Fuck my life!" Katherine groaned. "This isn't your life. You must help Delilah reach her destiny," the system's voice came again, making her groan. "If you want to become stronger, you must seduce the future alpha king," The system said again. What Katherine didn't know was that the man in the hidden palace already had his eyes on her. "Sir, is that lady the only one you can touch?" His subordinate asked. Zephyr's eyes shone brightly. "Yes, and I want that girl to be mine," Zephyr said. "But sir, it looks like after being rejected by the commander, she has made your brother her next target," Jacob whispered. "It's a statement, Jacob. That girl is mine. Full stop." Zephyr licked his lower lip as he looked at the girl dancing on the ground after eating a freshly picked cherry Katherine, unaware of the elder prince's intentions, gets ready to bear it all and live her new life with new tasks, but what happens when she finds out the system she was living with was fake? A fake system? It's bearable… Right? But what about the powers who have started to go haywire inside her? And why do Gypsies keep visiting her in both her lives? Just who was this Delilah Rosewood? Disclaimer- There might be scenes with high violence, stalking, dark romance, goth, gore, blood, details graphic visuals of deaths and murders. The first 50 chapters might look a bit dull because of world-building, but if you decide to stay after that, I promise to make this journey worthwhile. ~~~~~~ You can follow me on Instagram - @angelinabhardawaj Or join my discord (Link only given in DM)

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It's a story about ENZO, an alpha, and TIARA, a luna (she doesn't know that she's actually a werewolf). "Now it's time for punishment little girl" Enzo said and threw tiara on his shoulder and walked out of the room. "No one is allowed to talk with her. If anyone goes against me, get ready for the consequences", Enzo warned the whole college. "Please take this money and runaway from here...... I'm sorry sweetheart, please forgive me", Tiara found a letter. As she was still processing what she had just read, a group of men wearing black barged into her house and kidnapped her. "You will be maid for my son from now on, but don't worry, I'll take care of your studies until you get a job", a man who sat on king's chair declared. "I'm not feeling good, get the hell out of here" Enzo roared on the tiara. "Didn't you say my mate died right after you gave birth? I myself buried her delicate body with my own hands, then why do I feel bonds around this girl named Tiara? " Enzo questioned a couple. "Don't worry, she can't be awakened unless we lift that spell", Someone assured another werewolf. "Why did you do that, dad? You ruined my entire life. Am I not your child?" Tiara cried.

Duke lost his family during the werewolf war and Seraphina became his light in the darkness. Duke is adamant about protecting Seraphina and reclaiming what was his by birth, even if he needs to risk his life by awakening the powerful beast that sleeps within him. Seraphina paid a heavy price in exchange to be with the love of her life. Others made that choice for her. She is determined to get stronger so that she can regain what's lost, and she swore to secure everything that's dear to her. Will she be able to fulfill that promise when the man she loves needs to risk his life if he wants to live? Join Seraphina and Duke as they uncover their pasts and build their future while fighting against the vicious creatures who see them as a threat. --- FL and ML are both strong, smart, and they would do anything for each other. Expect drama, mystery, and romance in a modern fantasy setting. If you are under age 18 or sensitive to adult content, I suggest you skip this novel. This is the second book in the series Amara, and you can read it independently. --- Book 1 in the Amara series, "Amara - Reunion", will give you a better understanding of the hardships Seraphina and Duke went through in order to be together. --- Connect with me and other fellow readers, and see additional photos. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedSonia.Novels Discord: https://discord.gg/cFaejHB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsonia_novels/ --- I own the cover. --- Give my other novels a try!

Black, a young demonwolf boy. He dreams of becoming the most powerful demon in the demon realm. He wants to be the Demon King, a title thats only hold by the most powerful demon there is. In order for him to be the Demon King he must face challenges in his life, like betrayal, heartbreak and death. Black must protect his family and friends from the dangers that follow him.

Sold to a ruthless alpha king, Julie expected a life of misery. What she didn't expect was a scorching desire that defied their cruel fate. But when his coldness cuts deeper than any blade, she flees with their secret weapon - his heir. Now, the alpha king who craved only an heir discovers a love that burns hotter than his icy kingdom. He'll tear down empires and conquer hearts to reclaim his mate and their defiant cub. Prepare for a heart-pounding chase where a fiercer love story unfolds, proving that even the coldest alpha can be melted by a fiery omega on the run.

Love. Strength. Betrayal. Amidst the untamed wilderness of Montana, ancient tribal laws govern the lives of werewolves. Olivia Blackwood, she will shatter every tradition. She wanted to be the first female alpha of the Ebony Pack, she wanted to be a real alpha king. Father, brother, fiancé, husband No one can stop her from moving forward. She is one of a kind.

On the night of her marking/mating ceremony, Luna Rayne, the weakest omega in the Crescent Moon Pack, is publicly rejected by her destined mate—none other than the powerful and cold hearted Alpha wolf, Mateo, who discards her for a stronger she-wolf of the pack. Broken, humiliated, and exiled, Luna is left to die in the wilds, but a mysterious force saves her up and made stronger than usual. As fate would have it, she is not alone in the rejected world. Another Alpha wolf, Xavier Steele, a brooding rogue with a dangerous reputation—claims her as his second-chance mate, awakening dormant powers within her bloodline, and making her stronger than she have ever thought. Luna must decide whether to let revenge consume her, or rise to become the queen she was always meant to be. But as war looms between rival packs and dark secrets from both Xavier and Mateo’s pasts come to light, Luna must embrace her newfound strength, or risk losing everything—including her second chance at love and happiness.

"You know I am not spewing nonsense Karen. Yes, your wolf might not be there to witness within you that I am yours but you can't deny the fact that you are drawn towards me, somehow, somewhere within, you know!" Karen was breathing hard, she could not believe what she just heard. What Ralph said was the truth and that was why she had been trying to push him far from her. My mate??? "But there is no way to prove it" Karen said with her chest heaving up and down. "There is" Ralph said and his eyes were fixed on hers intently. "How?" Karen asked and her voice came out as a whisper. She was paralyzed by the scorching blazes of Ralph's eyes and the sincerity she could feel from his words. Ralph leaned into her without his body touching hers and took her lips in his. She wanted to push him off but the strength of his hands held her in place and he deepened the kiss. She surrendered and her lips soon followed the pace that his, had set. It was gentle, promising and sent fiery messages all over her skin. Ralph soon let go of her hands and placed his body by hers on the bed as the kiss continued and grew into something ferocious. Their tongues began to play tag and their lips sought dominance over the other. Her hands held unto his shirt and his hand lifted the hospital shirt she had on and began to caress the side of her belly. Karen pulled away from the kiss as she sought air. "Now, do you know how?" Ralph asked

I thought I knew pain, living as the punching bag in my foster family. I thought I knew humiliation, watching my ex-boyfriend William parade his new mate at their engagement party. But fate wasn't done with me yet—not by a long shot. The night I met Alpha Alexander should have been another disaster. Drugged, desperate, and escaping from a forced courtship, I never expected to find my destiny in those piercing golden eyes. One night changed everything. One night gave me hope—and three miraculous lives growing inside me.

In order to revive her father, Tessa entered the castle to steal the legendary ruby crown. Caught red-handed by the Alpha King, who turned out to be her mate, she was given an ultimatum. Marry him and produce an heir! But Tessa herself was cursed, her husband was bound to die. Will the Alpha King suffer from the same fate? What happens when she falls for him, the Alpha King who swore never to love her? …… “Why…why are you still alive?” She inquired, her eyes wide and her hope dashed. "I am the Devil.” Elias, born to rule the werewolves, was said to be a bloodsucking werewolf. People claim that the death of his beloved wife transformed him into a sadistic, cruel, and tyrannical king. “How did you do it?” Astonished, Elias grabbed her hand and asked. “Are you dumb? This is just you falling in love with me.” Rolling her eyes at the absurdity of his expression, she answered. “No, I love only my wife.” She fell first, then he fell harder.

He stared at the bodies on the ground , at the girl covered in blood . "you're late " she said standing up . her eyes narrowed at him and before she could process what happened a large growl errupted from the guy who stood in front of her. "Mine. " her jaw dropped as her inside clutched in pain. it took a single word for her to drop dead whatever she had planned and to run . "what are you running from? " Alpha king Alexander said again growling louder this time "you" she replied without thinking in a straight voice . her wolf was not happy and it took alex fraction of  seconds to stand in front of her grabbing both her sides. " you're mine and i'll have you in the end no matter where you run off too ..... " -------- Alpha Alexander was the future Alpha king of werewolf's , leading the biggest pack, Silvermoon pack . he took over the royal throne when he was only 12 . he is strong and the most feared in not only his pack but all the packs under him. one can say only a fool can think of crossing his way. but the truth is he secretly craves for his mate, his future queen and his pack's luna. Davina who was born in wilderness is known with the name 'night' . her beauty is the most dangerous weapon she possess .it was rumoured that she can enchant people with only her looks but no one knew how she looked as no one who have seen her is alive to tell the tales of her beauty . she stands high upon the dead bodies of those whom she killed . she is one of the deadly assassins alive and the only thing she knows is to kill what will happen when night is send to assasinate Alexander .... and what will when coming face to face with each other will left them with the only realization that the moon goddess have paired them together as each other's mate ? .... will night be able to complete her mission ? what will happen when the assassin whom Alexander is after from so many years is none other than his mate? will they together be able to win the upcoming war with rogues?

Claudia Mike's life seemed all perfect until her father decided to give her and her twin sister Clara out in marriage, to seal up a deal with an old friend he owed. Admist the hurdles, Vivian, her mother was brutally killed and her sister was led astray making Claudia vow to return in folds what they had done to her. She got caught in between and either had to fight for love or revenge. Will Claudia be able to navigate this rough path of her life and get the revenge she'd so much wanted? or will she get pulled into the ocean of love?

A girl with a pretty normal life, a job that barely pays, a house she can barely keep and a shitty boyfriend that does not know the difference between his girlfriend and his side chicks. She is pretty normal except for her unusual hair. Her hair has been her identity her whole life. It is long, straight and silky and not to mention the color. It is completely white with a fading silver streak. She is an unusual beauty with striking blue eyes. She is a silent girl that only talks when needed but don’t mistake that for weakness, her mouth is as sharp as that of a new razor if she is provoked. She is an orphan and even though she has nothing much, she is pretty much content with her life. Although she won’t mind a better boyfriend and a fat paycheck she is pretty much content with her life. So when a strange occurrence happens that leads her to being chased down by some beings she thought were only available in movies, she finds herself turning them into ice statues in real time. Her whole world is turned upside down from that occurrence as she starts to hear voices in her head and some strange flashes. thinking she could trust her boyfriend because even though he sleeps around, they love each other very much and he will do anything for her. She was betrayed by him and after a nasty breakup she seeks her ex-boyfriend's help in this chaos even though they left each other on a really bad note. Join Silvia and Xavier on their journey of discovery and the beautiful love that was once lost as they figure out what is going on with themselves.