Alpha And Omega Humphrey And Lilly Lemon

I never asked for this life. Reborn as an omega in a world where power, and ambition rule this world? No thanks. I just want to live quietly, unnoticed, like the omega I am. But this world... this world doesn’t care about my quiet desires. Every time I try to slip away, it pulls me back in. Whether it's overhearing a dangerous secret or being dragged into a plot I never asked for, trouble always finds me. I already accepted my fate of never having my happy ending until I got noticed for the first time in 25 years. Love... desire were never meant for me until I meet the alpha prince who changed my quiet life forever.

Jean thinks he is an ordinary boy, but one day when he turns seventeen, it's not like a birthday party as usual that you have birthday cake, balloons, and a round of your friends to sing the birthday song to you, it's not like that, Jean's birthday party is weird, the weird birthday party and an announcement that it says you are not an ordinary boy changes your life forever. One of Jean's friends came to him and his family to say that he is Jean's Alpha, which makes Jean's world crazier because that person is the captain of the soccer club in his school. At first, Jean doesn't accept it and thinks all of it is crazy, what his grandmother says, the fate and the world that should be, but getting along with those crazy facts makes him realize and feel the truth and genuine love. But when Jean acquiesces to the facts and his fate as male omega, the truth that he thinks is the actual truth is a lie. What's the truth in this world? Anybody can make the truth itself by lying.

Rejected three times by her mates, Lyra, a wolfless omega, has given up on love and hope. But when her vengeful ex-mate sends rogues to kill her, she escapes into the forbidden territory of the Blackmoon Pack. There, she meets Kael, the notorious Alpha who claims her as his mate—despite her lack of a wolf. As Lyra’s past secrets unravel and her true power awakens, she must fight for her place in a world that once deemed her unworthy. Can she embrace the love and strength she deserves, or will the enemies of her past destroy everything she’s fought for?

Born and raised in a lab Tristan must figure out how to live and survive in the outside world. To make matters worse he has 4 others to look after. He's the oldest but is always being taken care of, to make sure his lab siblings want for nothing, Tristan will need to make a difficult decision. The goal is to provide for his siblings but he ends up living just like he was groomed to live. On top of everything else, there are four alphas who want to mate with him, and they don't mind sharing. Will Tristan accept his fate? Or will he runaway?

In a world where everyone has the chance to ascend to heaven and claim the title of the No. 1 God by touching the Stone Tablet, battles rage across the three realms—Heaven, Hell, and Earth. People fight fiercely to climb to the top, each striving for ultimate power and dominance. But me? I’m Ragnarok, and I’m not really interested in godhood. My best friend, Jason, however, has always dreamed big. He wants the two of us to become the Duo Gods of the Universe, with one of us as No. 1 and the other as No. 2. Jason is like a brother to me, and I’ve always had his back. So I’m just going along for the ride, supporting him as he chases his dream. What neither of us knows is that I’m the strongest being in existence—a power even I’m unaware of. Join me on this thrilling journey to godhood as I uncover the truth about my strength, fight alongside Jason, and face challenges across all realms. ____ I am the the abnormal child of the Universe One chapters update daily!

Moon Goddess fated me to mate my uncle, Ray. However, I rejected him a night after I made love to him. Unfortunately—or maybe, fortunately, Ray watched me almost every day without me knowing. I thought I had to move on and fall in love with someone new. I got him—Lexius, the mysterious man who was my lecturer. He made me crazy for him, as he was crazy over me, too. We fell in love. Wildly. Damn! I thought I had fallen in love with two men and they were my mates.

Lyra is branded the lowest of the low—a powerless Omega who has never shifted. But the truth is far more dangerous: she has shifted, and her wolf is unlike any other, hiding secrets that could change the fate of her pack. To protect herself, Lyra buries her strength and lives in the shadows. Cast out as weak and wolfless, she finds herself in the territory of Alpha Kael, a dominant leader with secrets of his own. Kael’s wolf stirs the moment he meets her, whispering a word that changes everything: mate. But how could that be? Kael already has a mate, and Lyra doesn’t even seem to have a wolf to bond with. Will Lyra embrace the wolf within, or will her fear cost them everything?

In the year 2077, the first FIVR Game or Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Game, Pandemonium, has been created. Pandemonium which is the first ever fully immersive virtual reality game made in human history. In the universe of Pandemonium, Fantasy meets science. Where order is chaos and chaos is order. A universe of endless possibilities in which anyone can become the invincible hero fighting against the forces of darkness or a sage which dives into the abyss of magic and so much more. In Pandemonium, the inhabitants comes in all shapes and sizes. Adrian, our main character, who experienced an accident that caused him to be temporary limp used the game as a way for therapy but mainly to experience the new world of virtual reality. He will experience countless adventures and challenges and rise to be the most influential person in this new reality. Join our Protagonist on his new adventure to become the strongest. The cover is made thanks to all who supported my novel. Thank you!

Born an omega in a time where omegas are rare and unwanted, Rory lived a life whereby he was always a second option in every situation. Omegas couldn’t birth pups, so no one wanted to be mated to them, except to fuck them and move on. He thought he was lucky to be betrothed to an alpha who loved him, but after a shocking betrayal, his heart turned to stone. Fleeing for his life led him into the clutches of Jason, a dangerous, ruthless wolf. He loses his virginity to him and the morning after, he realized that this soulless Alpha is his fated mate. But, once again, Rory is reminded of his curse of always being a second option when he got rejected. As if that wasn’t enough, he soon realized his life is in immense danger. Rory then decides to run away and start afresh in a different country. One thing Rory didn’t expect to happen, was for him to end up pregnant weeks after fleeing! ~~~ Years later, Rory now has an adorable son. He wasn’t the timid omega he once was, because he had managed to rise to the very top. Along the line, he managed to open his heart up to Kenny, a cute Alpha who loved and cherished him wholeheartedly, leading him to live a contented life. But when he collides with Jason this time, he wants nothing to do with the alpha who rejected him in the past. Jason, an Alpha of Alphas, felt his wolf wilt away the day he rejected his omega mate. He tried making things right, but the pretty omega who smelled of wildflowers and vanilla had completely disappeared from the face of earth. Now that he had encountered Rory again, he wasn’t ready to receive ‘no’ for an answer, and he was ready to do whatever it takes to get the omega’s forgiveness. However, Kenny wasn’t ready to let go of Rory either! A fight for the omega’s heart, who’s gonna emerge the victor? And what if they decide to share instead? | - | e x c e r p t | -| “Arch for me, pup.” The dark alpha husked and more color rushed into Rory’s face as the order settled in his stomach. For the first time in his life, Rory was completely nude in front of a man. He had assumed losing his virginity was gonna be brisk, and that it was gonna happen in the dark. He never counted on it going down this way, with an alpha whose dark eyes made his weak kneed and tongue tied, whose voice made his insides clench up, and whose touch made slick gush out of him like he was a faulty faucet. He pressed his flushed face into the sandalwood smelling sheets, limbs trembling as he arched his back even more, till his ass was very high and his chest pressed into the bed as well. “There you go, that’s a good boy.” The Alpha growled out, hands reaching out to knead his hips, and when he delivered a spank on Rory’s ass, a stuttered whimper spilled past the pretty omega’s mouth, muffled in the sheets. Moments later, fingers were digging into the omega’s hair, jerking his head up just as another spank got delivered on his second cheek, and this time, there was nothing to muffle the high pitched sound and it filled the air in a melodic tune. “Don’t muffle those sweet sounds, gorgeous. I want to hear every sound you make, I need to hear you as you fall apart from pleasure in my bed tonight, and that’s exactly what’s gonna happen.” * Cover isn’t mine. If owner requests, I’d take it down.

What was worse than death itself? Well it was dying knowing that no one would miss you, knowing that your death was a favour to everyone you ever knew. This was exactly how I felt the day I died. I was the love child of the Eclipse Alpha King, in a time where the mate bond was considered sacred, a child born out of wedlock was nothing short of sacrilegious... 'It was his fault, he loved someone other than his mate...' 'It was his fault, he had carnal knowledge of a human woman.' 'It was all his fault, my only crime was being born out of his lust.' But why was that Alpha King father of mine perfectly safe, while I was hated, scorned and blamed for everything instead? Why did I have to be my father's bargaining chip, used to achieve his goals? Why could I not get a rejection like everyone else but was instead murdered by my own mate? Why was I killed before I even had a chance to live? I had a thousand questions and yet there was no one to answer and this was exactly how I died... So why then did my eyes flutter open to that day, a month before my death? Was it because of my little secret? A secret I will tell no one else but you... From the title of my tale, you must think I am an omega wolf... No, you got it wrong... I am not an Omega wolf, I am an Alpha wolf and my name is Omega. ~Second Book in the Werewolf Rebirth Series. *Not a prequel or sequel to 'The Alpha King's Nemesis', both books are not related save for the world setting and Werewolf Rebirth concept. *Cover art sourced from the internet, all credits to the original artist.*

After living in hellish prison for 16 years, you're finally rescued. But what do you do when you soon realize that there is now a thread, a connection to the warden you've escaped from? BLURB: He could clearly see the way the water droplets ran down her back. The brown curls, almost black due to being wet, stuck to it, gave such an alluring contrast to her skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. She turned, causing her ample breast to come into view. A single droplet hung precariously from a pebbled nipple. Was his eyesight always this sharp? It appeared like a pearl, begging to be licked away. He groaned as he could almost taste the cool freshness on his tongue before it was replaced with the heat of her flushed skin. Unzipping his jeans caused his member spring forth, drenched in the constant precum that flowed. Just the thought of sucking on her breast made him groan in frustrated desperation. He buried his face between the fleshly orbs. Biting and licking, he was pleased to see his marks on her skin. A fierce desire to possess came over him and even his wolf growled at the feeling. How is it that she smells even better that the soap she just used? Other Omegas used the same kind, yet their smell would cause his stomach to feel upset. Inhaling again, he pinning her against a tree. The same tree he was hiding behind before. Lifting her up, he devoured her lips while wrapping her long legs around his waist. Slightly bending his knees, he entered her in one deep thrust. She was hot and tight. So tight that if it wasn't for her juices, he wouldn't be able to move. Gripping himself tighter, his imagination became wild. Just thinking about her breathy moans or her screams of pleasure caused a shudder to pass through him as he came into the tissue he had thoughtfully grabbed. Why, why not just take what he so obviously wants? What's stopping him? If it were anyone else, he would have slacked his lust, had some fun, and moved on. The fact that this question ran through his mind without an answer was the reason for his pain.

"The Cold CEO's Delicate Wife" is an ABO boss romance novel. The male lead has feelings for someone else but is forced to marry the naïve and sweet female lead due to family obligations. The female lead endures years of torment and coldness before the male lead finally realizes his mistake and returns to live happily ever after with his wife. Unfortunately, Shi Yue transmigrates into this story as the delicate wife who shares her name. Upon arriving, she immediately faces the grand engagement party with the scumbag male lead. He will leave her alone at the event after receiving a call from his true love, leaving her to face scorn and ridicule. Shi Yue refuses to sit and wait for her doom. But just when she has all her revenge plans set up, someone always shows up at the crucial moment to disrupt her schemes. That person is none other than the male lead's proud and protective aunt, Leng Yanmi. Shi Yue realizes clearly that if she wants to take down the scumbag male lead, she must first deal with this obstacle, Leng Yanmi. But how can she handle a villainess boss who is far superior to the male lead in every way? Shi Yue decides to throw herself into the fray. "Auntie, I don't care who he likes, because I also have someone in my heart." Thinking at least she could disgust Leng Yanmi and keep her from interfering in her matters with Leng Mingchuan, she didn't expect things to spiral out of control in another direction. Leng Yanmi: "You shouldn't interfere with my and Shi Yue's affairs. She's in love with me." The male lead rages in frustration: "Aunt, can't you see she's just playing with you?" "Playing with me? Impossible," Leng Yanmi says firmly. "She loves me to death. She can't go a day without seeing me. How could she be playing with me?" The male lead tries to speak, but Leng Yanmi already has him retreat to reflect on his actions. After dealing with the annoying fly, she turns to call Shi Yue. "We haven't seen each other today. Are you coming over, or should I come to you?" Not waiting for Shi Yue's answer, she continues on her own, "Forget it. It's troublesome to go back and forth every day. Pack up and move in with me... Or I can move in with you." Shi Yue: "..." Oh no, she went too far. [Please note: The cover is AI-generated and does not depict elements from the story] [This novel is translated, 2-3 chapters / 2 days, CT: 云朵糖]

Kang Haneul’s once-happy life was shattered by tragedy when his family was struck by a devastating traffic accident. His parents died and his sister fell into a coma. He worked himself to the bone to support his comatose sister’s medical expenses. Yet fate dealt another cruel blow. Just as his sister passed away from heart failure and he received a grim diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, he found himself in the path of an oncoming truck while saving a child. Facing death, he unexpectedly encounters the king of the underworld, who offers him a remarkable gift for his selfless act: a chance to rewrite the past. With determination burning within him, Haneul seizes this opportunity to change the course of his life and fulfill long-lost dreams. But wait- why do these people keep calling him an Omega? What the heck is an Omega??? #BL #Omegaverse #Idol #notsmut

Blurb Kira is an Omega treated badly by her pack. She has always been seen as weak and useless. On Alpha Asher’s birthday, she finds out she is his mate, but he rejects her and chooses his mistress, Mira, instead. Humiliated and blamed for something she didn’t do, Kira is thrown out of the pack. Alone and heartbroken, Kira runs into the forest and meets Alpha Ryker, the leader of a pack with a scary reputation. But Ryker is not what she expected. He helps her grow stronger and shows her kindness she has never known. Kira also discovers she has special powers and is part of a prophecy that could save or destroy all werewolves. Now, Alpha Asher wants Kira back, but Ryker has already captured her heart. As war looms, Kira must choose between Ryker, who believes in her, and Asher, who regrets his mistakes. Her decision will decide the future of the packs and her own destiny. Will Kira rise above her past and become a leader, or will she let others decide her fate?

After losing everything. Power, life, family and the most precious thing his Virginity. Alsen was kicked out of his family with nothing. With no parents, no home and no roof over his head, Alsen sought to be buried six feet under and wished he could stop living but death seemed to perceive his yearning and flee away from him. He was betrayed by his people. His Alpha boyfriend and his dear Omega white lotus brother. He had no choice but to flee the city wounded and battered with the petty cash he had at hand. Fate played him in an even more horrible way. He found out he was pregnant with a bastard child and his world came crumbling. He couldn't take good care of himself let alone him having another mouth to feed. Where does he turn to when he doesn't even know who got him pregnant? How was he going to survive in a new environment with nothing to his name? A pregnant male omega. Note: This book contains a lot of smut. Smut will be the main theme in this novel with all our characters, main and supporting characters. I'm considering getting serious with smut in a round of 30 chapters. In case of any gift, I will give one bonus chapter..... 500+ plus coins 2 bonus chapters

“If you think for one second that I would ever let you leave my sight, you are mistaken,” Damien is only whispering but my entire body is trembling in response. “You'll have to pick, little one. Either I break your legs and keep you in my room or I fuck you till you can no longer walk. Just know whatever choice you make, I'm not letting you out of my sight.” … Fuck. ~ Exiled by her pack, all Madeline Finch has left is her son, Lucas, but the world is cruel to a single mother, especially for an Omega like her as her kind is being hunted down for their addictive pheromones. Wanting to keep her son safe, she decides to work with a well paying organisation that cater to the needs of Alphas by giving them willing Omegas to curl their bloodlust and in doing so, has no other choice but to become the escort of Damien Bloodhound, a ruthless Alpha known for his cruelty and her mate who'd rejected her and left her alone to raise Lucas on her own. Damien doesn't seem to recognize her but he acts even more determined to possess and have her as his own than before. And for Madeline who had only ever loved Damien and was fast sinking into debt, it was becoming harder to remember he was the one who shattered her heart many years ago. Still, would she be able to ignore his obsession for her and keep it strictly professional? Or would she be unable to resist and fall for the same man who had made her the happiest woman in the world once upon a time?

When Sam had to take the fall for her adoptive sister Benny who murdered her best friend, Diane to save herself, her life was forever ruined, unknown to her that fate had another shocking twist in store for her: she discovers she was the destined mate of Ethan, the Alpha's cold-hearted and ruthless son and the man her best friend loved. Ethan, however, was determined to make Sam pay for taking his love away from him.

What do you do when you do not belong to both sides? When you are everything your mate loathes, an omega and daughter to his greatest enemy? Do you run? Or do you stayd and prove to him that you want your own father dead more than he does?

Dans un monde où les dynasties s'affrontent et où le pouvoir est un jeu dangereux, un jeune prince Omega, issu d'une lignée royale, se retrouve marié à l'empereur d'un royaume voisin. Alors qu'il navigue dans les intrigues de la cour, il doit faire face à la jalousie des concubines, aux machinations politiques et à ses propres sentiments contradictoires. Entre passion, loyauté et trahison, n explorez les complexités des relations humaines et les sacrifices nécessaires pour protéger et obtenir ceux que l'on aime.

“I love you, Brys," Storm whispered. “Love?” I scoffed. “Do you even know what love is?” I raised a brow at him. “Of course, I do. I love you, Brys," he repeated as he leaned closer to kiss me. “I've had feelings for—” The words died on his lips. His eyes grew wide in shock as blood spluttered from his lips. “Wh... What did you just do?” His gaze went down to the knife I drove deep into his chest. “What's wrong, Storm?” I smirked. "Don't you love me anymore?" I mocked. Though it hurts me to do what I did, I had to do so, for my safety. If I don't kill him now, he won't hesitate to do the same to me, in the future... ***** Mega, a nerd who is obsessed with reading novels and comics, ended up reading a comic that sent his blood boiling. He cursed the omega in the book who was so pitiful that the Alpha used him only to kill him when he felt the omega was useless. Unfortunately, Mega had an accident on his way on an errand, and by a sheer stroke of luck, he found himself in the same trashy comic. And what was more? He discovered that he now resides in the body of the omega who was abused by the Alpha he admired. Now, he's determined to turn his fate even if it means going against the plot, and his stupid system. He was determined not to make the same mistake his former host had...

"When you love someone, you do not give up on them! You fight until the end!” ~Selene "I refuse to lose you !! PLEASE !!" ~Prince Alcyd "Who needs love if I have the world under my palm?" ~King Viktor Under the Blood Moon, it is told in the prophecy that a she-wolf will be born with the mixed blood of a witch and a vampire. It is revealed that Selene will rule over the supernatural world and possessing the power to unite the werewolves. Selene lost her pack and family. She vows to search for her older brother, her only remaining relative who seems to be alive. Crown Prince Alcyd McSigurd, second son of King Viktor is the most arrogant, ruthless, and most powerful among all his siblings. He is an Alpha too, though not the king of Alphas, like his father. Despite being nineteen, Alcyd is known as his father’s youngest general in the werewolf kingdom. Thus, dark forces fear the prophecy that is to come into fruition. A battle for supremacy over the supernatural world is bound to happen. Would they find love in the middle of the darkest times? Can their love sustain and thrive with all the threat that surrounds them? [Volume 1] - War of the Werewolves [Volume 2] - Legion of Vampires As the war between werewolves ended, King Lionel gathered his own forces in his own claim for supremacy. Selene and her fated Alpha unite their forces together in their attempt of taking what was rightfully destined for the new chosen one against those who dared to claim the supreme throne. [Volume 3] - Return of The Dark Lord After the Second Greatest War, Selene and Alcyd welcome another chapter in their life as Selene reign as the Supreme Ruler while Alcyd protect his loved ones from the return of the Dark Lord. Will their love be enough to conquer the darkness? Can Selene and Alcyd keep their loved ones safe from the looming threat of darkness? [Volume 4] - New Generation (Coming Soon!) (New Generation!) --- What kind of twisted fate awaits the Alpha Prince and Selene? Will there be love conquers it all or will darkness take it all? The battle between good and evil; who will stand victorious in this battle for supremacy? ============== ** 1 or 2 Chapters Release on 18:00 +8 GMT on the first week of the month ** ~ Release of chapters will only increase based on demand and support of Readers. ** For Gift or Donation in any amount is highly appreciated! All gifts are immediately spent on medicines and food for my family. ** paypal.me/madskie00017 Discord: madskie00017#8773 Instagram: @alphaprincenovel -For behind the scenes and more personal look with the making of the story THANK YOU SO MUCH for the support !! ========= *** Disclaimer: *** This novel's story, characters, and setting are all fictitious. All involved concept and terms which were used for names, institution, agencies, positions/titles, abilities, living and non-living things are all just Author's imagination. There is no association or reflection towards anybody or any organization or any entity in real life.

Adira, an Omega, is accused of killing her Alpha, a crime so forbidden that it could mean her execution. Fleeing to a remote town, she finds an injured Alpha, Kane, at her doorstep and heals him, unknowingly sealing her fate. As the truth behind her Alpha’s death unravels, Adira must navigate dangerous alliances, hidden betrayals, and a powerful force that threatens to tear everything apart. Is she truly innocent, or is she part of a larger conspiracy? In a world where loyalty and love are both weapons and curses, Adira's survival depends on uncovering the truth before it’s too late.

River, a young wolf, grew up in a household ruled by her domineering father. She had learned to keep quiet and to stay out of his way, for fear of his violent outbursts. Her father's gambling addiction had caused him to sink further into debt, and he had turned to Alpha Colten, a cruel and ruthless pack leader, for help. Colten had agreed to pay off her father's debts, on the condition that River would be given to him as payment. For years, River had been living a nightmare, imprisoned in Colten's pack. She was starved and beaten, her fear growing each day as she waited to see what he would do to her next. She was relieved when she heard that Alpha King Killian was coming to the Silver Creek pack. The rumors of Colten's unsavory activities had reached Killian's ears, and he had decided to take action. However, Killian's arrival had been prompted by something else entirely - a discovery that had filled him with a burning rage. When he had stumbled upon River locked in a dark, damp cell, he had been consumed with fury. He had recognized her as his mate, and he had been horrified to see her in such a state. She had been broken, her spirit crushed by Colten and his son Jacob. Killian's heart ached for her, and he vowed to protect her from further harm. With her trust shattered and her body bruised, it would take time for River to heal, but Killian was determined to help her find peace and happiness once again.

A group of wolves, a gathering of witches, a trio of bears. An engaging narrative... Alpha Yona is struggling with his emotions towards Chhaya. He is hesitant to pursue a romantic connection with someone who is not his destined wolf partner. Despite his reservations, does he harbor romantic feelings for her? Cedric, Colton, and Connor are formidable bears with a significant issue involving the wolf pack. Both groups are attempting to eliminate the demons and are feeling irritated by the competition. Cedric is infatuated with Saturn, the leader of the coven, who is fixated on Alpha Yona. Can Saturn maintain focus to lead the witches effectively? Will Alpha Yona be able to navigate this complicated love triangle while maintaining order?

`Negus,I beg you, give me another chance. I will prove it right.´ -There was still hope in james eyes and he truly believes that Negus will give him a second chance. *yes sometimes life depends upon second chance *-james thought. `you broke something that was already broken and you know what happens when a broken gets more broken, it turns into pieces. You can NEVER fix.´- Negus said and walk away. Omega verse story. This story is about an omega boy who founds his true self through his journey. warning : Bl, yaoi, mpreg, tragedy

In the ancient kingdom of Elaria, torn apart by political unrest and shadowy forces, a resilient young warrior, Lyra, emerges as an unlikely hero. Born into a humble family and driven by a deep sense of justice, Lyra discovers a mysterious golden crown hidden within her family's legacy. The crown holds secrets of a long-forgotten power, one that could reunite the fractured kingdom or destroy it entirely. With unwavering courage and the help of loyal allies—including Kael, a battle-hardened soldier, and Arin, a brilliant strategist—Lyra embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim Elaria's future. As she battles treachery, forbidden magic, and the doubts within her own heart, Lyra must prove that true strength lies not in the power of a crown, but in the courage to lead. Courage and Crown is an epic tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for unity and freedom, led by a fearless woman who defies the odds.

Title: Alpha's Claim Omega's fight Sienna thought being mated to Alpha Lucien Blackthorne was her destiny—until she uncovered the lies that shattered her world. Betrayed, pregnant, and hunted by the very man who was supposed to cherish her, she flees into the dark wilderness with nowhere to turn. When a mysterious stranger with silver eyes and deadly power saves her life, Sienna discovers a truth long buried: Lucien’s exiled brother, Damien, is alive—and he burns with vengeance against the brother who betrayed them both. As danger closes in from all sides, Sienna must make a choice: trust Damien and risk her heart again, or face a ruthless Alpha determined to own her. With secrets unraveling and enemies lurking in the shadows, the fight for freedom becomes a battle for survival. But can a broken bond ever truly be severed? And what price will she pay for justice—and love—when the wolves howl for blood?