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A haunted river. A grieving town. A detective running out of time. When the peaceful riverside town of Ọ̀yán is shaken by a string of mysterious drownings, Detective Kareem is assigned the one case no one wants. Each victim dies with the same haunting last word: “Ẹ̀nítàn.” What begins as a local investigation soon unravels a buried legend—of a betrayed river spirit, a sacred curse, and ancestral silence that demands to be broken. As Kareem digs deeper, the river begins to whisper his name too. Whispers by the River is a supernatural mystery inspired by African spirituality, where truth is hidden beneath water, and justice comes with a price.

I was adopted into a succubus mansion. Now, ten years later, I’ve finally become an adult. At last, I can savor them. A story that delves into the preferences of the succubus family. R18 | Harem | Succubus | PseudoIncest | MILF

When a mutilated corpse is found by a sacred river in a quiet West African village, a troubled detective teams up with a spiritual elder and a young woman with a mysterious past to uncover a centuries-old curse tied to a drowned river queen—one whose song was silenced, and who now demands the world listen.

Born to a powerful Alpha and a mother no one speaks of, Dwyn Duskthorn has always been different. When her fated mate and longtime crush Kael, the Beta heir, publicly rejects her and chooses her best friend as his Mate, Dwyn is given a chance to explore the human realm. Fame shields her heart, until she crosses paths with Jaerin Seo, the golden boy of K-pop and the heir of a rival werewolf pack with secrets of his own. He's calm, unreadable, dangerously charming — and unmistakably her second-chance mate. Now caught between two worlds — the fame she’s built, the pain she escaped, and the mate bond that refuses to be ignored — Dwyn must decide: Will she surrender to fate again? Or will she write her own legend?

Elena Rivers is only 21, a struggling fashion intern carrying the weight of her sick younger brother on her shoulders. When money runs out and hope feels distant, she makes a dangerous choice a night at an exclusive, anonymous club where she sells herself for a price she can’t refuse. What she doesn’t expect is the man behind the mask: Adrian Valtieri, a ruthless billionaire CEO known for his icy control and merciless deals. The next day, he’s not just a stranger; he’s her new boss. Adrian wants control. Elena craves freedom. But in his world, power is everything, and passion is a weapon. One night. One secret. One contract neither of them can ignore. How far will Elena go when the price of desire is her very heart?

“He rejected me in front of the entire pack… because she stole my scent.” Nobody wants a rejected Omega. Ayla Riverwinddoesn’t care anymore. She's done waiting for fate. As Northmoon Pack’s healer, she’s content in the shadows—until the day her world burns. Her best friend, ‘Cassia’, uses forbidden scentbinding magic to steal Ayla’s identity and claim her mate—high-ranking Alpha ‘Darius’—as her own. Publicly rejected, shackled in silver, and tortured with wolfsbane, Ayla is cast into a dungeon and marked feral. The rejection was meant to break her. Instead, it awakens something ancient inside her. When she escapes into the Outlands, Ayla meets ‘Rylan Stormblade’—a rogue healer with secrets carved into his skin and knowledge of a lost ritual that may restore her scent... or kill her. But Ayla’s scent is no longer just hers. It burns through the bond realm, ripping through the senses of one wolf in particular—’Kael Valerius’, the Alpha King. His wolf goes feral when her scent touches the wind, but he already has a Luna. Now hunted by Alphas who want her dead, claimed by a King she doesn’t trust, and stalked by a prophecy that says “the next Luna will break the throne or bless it”, Ayla must rise—not as someone’s mate…but as the Luna they tried to erase.

She was born human. He thought she was a murderer. But fate had other plans. Aurora never knew the world of werewolves existed, until she was imprisoned in the mansion of Alpha Brynn and caught in the crossfire between love, betrayal, and blood. Theodore, the cold and calculating heir, believes another woman is his mate. But when fate leads him to Aurora instead, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel. After a deadly betrayal and a near-fatal attack, Theodore is forced to turn Aurora into a werewolf to save her life. But before they can reunite, a powerful spell steals her memory, and Theodore is led to believe she killed his father. Now hunted by the man she unknowingly saved, Aurora must survive the supernatural world she never asked to enter... and discover the truth about who she really is.

Seraphina Moon, an orphan desperate for a family of her own, thought her last chance at motherhood was finally within reach. But then, bam! One accidental pregnancy later, and she’s not just expecting, she’s carrying the heir of Kaelen Thorne. And Kaelen? He’s not your average dad-to-be. He’s an enigmatic billionaire Alpha werewolf, and this baby is everything to him—like, the key to his entire future and his pack’s. To protect her child, Seraphina gets dragged into Kaelen’s dangerous world, forced to play the part of his adoring Luna in a high-stakes game of shifter politics that could easily get her killed. The wildest part? This whole charade, this fake relationship, starts to feel disturbingly real. There’s an undeniable, raw fire sparking between them, and beneath Kaelen’s harsh, dominant Alpha exterior, Seraphina glimpses a man who’s fiercely protective and surprisingly tender. But there’s a massive problem: he’s a shifter, she’s human, and he’s destined for a true werewolf mate, meaning their intense connection seems doomed from the start. With assassins on her trail, Kaelen’s scornful ex-mates making her life hell, and the shadows of her own past creeping in, Seraphina is caught. Can she navigate this treacherous game and guard her heart from the Alpha who commands her body’s surrender, or will the very man she’s forced to deceive be the only one who can save her? And could he ever truly choose a human, even if she’s carrying his precious heir?

Dylan pulled back when Olivia used her hands to push his head closer to her. The blazing stare he gave burnt her soul directly, "Pull my head one more time and I'll fuck you while hanging you from the ceiling. " he blurted out without any remorse. Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend and heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

There are times—far too many times—when you feel that uncontrollable urge to kill someone. For Kaya, this… this was exactly that moment. “Repeat what you just said?” She’d seen hell on the battlefield—second-in-command of a military unit, dodging bullets, dragging traitors by the collar, and coming out alive with grit under her nails. But nothing, absolutely nothing, prepared her for the sight of her spineless husband flirting with her own sister. Right in front of her. “I could never marry a barbarian like you. The one I... I like is Meera—” Blah blah. The same pitiful nonsense again. You think—what could possibly be worse than this? And then, right on cue, your idiotic sister chimes in, completely serious, “I just poisoned you.” Wow. BANG. Before anyone could even react, Meera collapsed. Dead. Her so-called husband gasped like a fish dragged out of water. “Y-you…” He dropped to his knees, staring at Kaya like he was seeing a monster rise from the dark. “You killed your sister?! How could y—?” BANG. Second bullet. Same spot. He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut. Silence. ... Just when Kaya thought her story had finally reached its bitter end, the universe—no, god himself—decided to throw in one last, ridiculous twist. “Wife… wife, didn’t you say you were gonna eat me? Why’d you stop?” A snake beast, ridiculously charming and glowing like some immortal fantasy, clung to her, eyes gleaming. Another voice interrupted. “Shut up! My wife wants to cuddle me now—” A sparrow beastman leapt into her arms, like that made any sense. “Hic… wife, don’t you want me anymore?” A panda-like beastman sat beside her, huge, sniffly, and wronged like a child abandoned at a festival. Sitting in the middle of all this, Kaya was absolutely dumbfounded. ‘When the hell did all of this even start?’

Damien Blackwood is a billionaire by day, and a deadly assassin by night. By the world’s eyes, he’s the flawless CEO of Blackwood Corporation—ruthless in the boardroom and untouchable in public. But in the shadows, he eliminates the corrupt elite under the codename “Nyx,” a ghost feared even by criminals. When Elara Vance, a relentless investigative journalist, begins hunting down her brother’s killer, her path collides with Damien’s. Sparks fly. Lies twist. And a dangerous attraction grows. As she gets closer to the truth, Damien must choose: protect the woman who could expose him... or kill her before she destroys everything. What happens when justice falls in love with a killer? ---

"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?

When Alpha King Lucien rejected Aria during the sacred Mating Ceremony, he didn’t just shatter a bond—he ignited a prophecy. Left bleeding and broken in exile, Aria awakens the Silver Flame, a forgotten gift of the Moon Goddess. The thread that once tied her to Lucien is gone… but the war she was born to lead has just begun. As rival packs close in, secrets unravel, and ancient powers rise, Aria must decide: Will she claim the crown fate offers—or destroy the entire system that cast her aside? Revenge is sacred. Love is dangerous. And power was never meant to be his alone.

Crown Prince Ian Stromridge has just returned from battle, hailed as a hero, greeted with people's adoration and blessings but he brings home a beautiful woman, though he's already married leaving everybody completed nonplussed. His wife, Princess Angelica Stromridge wed him for convenience before he left for war. Their marriage lacked affection and was rife with misunderstandings from the start. From name-calling to accidental letters leading to further misconception. During his absence, Angelica played the dutiful wife, sacrificing to maintain the household, being the lovely princess and wonderful daughter in law, only to face his return with another woman whom the entire kingdom agreed was more beautiful than she was! Will she divorce or fight for his love, a love that clearly never existed in the first place? Will she clear the misunderstandings and surmount the obstacles or will it be a post-marriage love story or an ex-wife tale full of regret? Excerpt |||| "My princess..." called a maid, knocking on the door her hand trembling. "Come in." replied Angelica as the door opened hearing footsteps approaching. "What are you doing here? I gave stern orders for no one to disturb me for the entirety of the day." her austere voice rang out. "I... I know my princess... please forgive me... I... I did not mean to disturb you but... this is something very important." "Let's have it then." replied Angelica closing the book she had been reading as she laid eyes on the maid. The maid gulped, the fear evident in her eyes, she did not know how Angelica would react to the severely bad news she had brought with her, however, one thing was sure, Angelica would not react lightly at all. "My... m...y prince...ss the..." said the maid, causing Angelica to sigh in annoyance, rolling her eyes, she had better things to do than sit here listening to the maid's mumbling. "Yes, say it." said Angelica giving the maid a hand. "My princess, the crowned prince has returned." said the maid. "Oh... well that's nice... I guess I will see him later, or better yet tomorrow. There is no rush, I am sure he is swarmed by crowds at the moment." replied Angelica lazily, she really had no intention of moving from this spot. "But my princess... ther— " "Oh, you're right, it would be unacceptable if I did not come out to greet him, rumours would certainly ensue and the kingdom would be in serious hysteria as they always are." replied Angelica annoyed. "Yes, you are right, I should go and welcome him back home." said Angelica as she stood up and yawned. "My princess... that is not all, there is something else..." said the maid. "And what is that?" asked Angelica as the maid's eyes darted around the room, she did not know what to do, or how best to put this. "My princess... the... the crowned prince has truly returned but..." said the maid with a prolonged pause. "But what?" asked Angelica, her senses tingling, she had a inking that there was something wrong from the maid's strange behaviour. "But his highness..." paused the maid. "Out with it now!" said Angelica sternly. "His highness has returned with a strange woman and the rumours claim that she is his new wife!" spat out the maid as Angelica suddenly felt lightheaded and she fell back down on the chair. "My princess!" cried the maid as she rushed to her. "This is some sort of farce." said Angelica as the maid proceeded quickly to fan her with a cloth. "No my princess... it is true." replied the maid. "This is impossible. Ian must be mad, I am going to see this display of stupidity for myself!" said Angelica hotly, quickly rising up and storming out of the room as the poor maid followed behind her. ||||

Yu Holea was a genius ghost exorcist. Cursed for being a loner she embraced the path of exorcism. At the age of 26, she died. Opening her eyes she realized that she has transmigrated to a character who has the same name as her. Yu Holea was the newly found young miss of the Yu Family. Though everyone disliked her since for them Yu Mei is the true young miss. Everyone looks down on her even her biological brothers. Her Eldest Brother, "Don't even try to get close to me. I hate gold diggers like you. Yu Mei come I will bring you to shopping." Her Gentle Second Brother," The door to get out of here is on the left. Remember not to bully Yu Mei" Her Third Brother, "Uh, don't let me see your disgusting face. Let me see my cute Yu Mei's Face" However, Yu Holea ignored them. She was used to all of this. She focused on her career and earning money instead of love. She was penniless? Huh, she has a long queue of bigshots begging to give her money. Her business empire expands from City S to Capital. She was untalented? She can even summon thunders!! At a high-end party, one of the relatives of the Yu Family saw Yu Holea surrounded by the bigshot of different fields and was shocked to the core. Just as everyone was confused her three brothers arrived and started pampering her. "Lea'er do you want to eat strawberry cake? Call me Big Brother I will feed you the cake." "Lea them, here drink this juice, by the way, why don't you call me Second Brother?" "Little Sister don't listen to them I will protect you from everyone, you just have to call me Third brother." A certain Handsome, Ceo of a top 10 company, "Lea Baby, when are you going to say yes to my proposal?" Yu Holea: Why is everyone looking at her with a doting glance? Follow Yu Holea in her adventure filled with thriller, suspense, and pampering.

In every curse, there is a blessing. Zhanna came from a long line of cursed witches of which she was the last. Destined to die at twenty, she made the most of her short life. A princess. A wife. Ruler of two kingdoms. Life was perfect… until it wasn’t. Betrayed by the man she loved, humiliated, and murdered in cold blood, Zhanna’s fairytale ended in tragedy. But fate gave her another chance. Reborn in a new world, with no memory of her true identity, she swore to rewrite her destiny only to walk straight into chaos once again. Shura thought he was just a warrior. Rich, famous… but empty. When he took on a quest to kill the last witch alive and fulfill his mother’s dying wish, he never imagined he’d fall for the very woman fate meant him to destroy. Two strangers. One curse. A love that could doom them both. Are they really enemies… or something much more? --- Inspired by Miss_behaviour and thatamazinggirl’s The Cursed Prince's Strange bride

Xu Tianyin was never meant to exist. Branded a cosmic mistake from birth, his very bloodline rejects him, erasing his presence from the world. Denied the path of ordinary cultivation, he is forced to carve his own—a forbidden road of void and suffering, one that feeds on absence and thrives on wounds. Hunted by those who fear what he might become, he walks the line between survival and oblivion. But in the shadows stands Bai Yeming, a mentor whose past is as shrouded as the void itself. Cold yet unwavering, she alone sees the potential in his cursed fate. Together, they defy the heavens, forging a path that should not exist—one that will either shatter the world’s understanding of power or consume them both. As celestial forces close in, one question remains: Can a man who was never meant to be leave a scar upon the heavens themselves?

This is not a love story. There is no romance between a mafia and his prisoner. There is only obsession. Hatred. And revenge. No tenderness. No sympathy. Just two broken creatures clawing at each other inside a cage of madness. In this world, love doesn’t survive. It gets devoured. ... Isolde Veyra, daughter of a once-prominent political family, is released from prison on parole. But her freedom is no gift it’s a trap. To atone for her past, she is forced by a mysterious detective named Lucien to infiltrate a dark entertainment house called Velvet Cage, the secret stronghold of his most wanted target: Severin, a ruthless mafia kingpin untouched by the law. Isolde’s mission seems simple—find proof of Severin’s crimes, then escape. But everything begins to crumble when Severin, a man driven by obsession and violence, sees her as the reflection of a woman from his past. The deeper Isolde sinks into his world, the more she realizes she’s not the first woman Lucien has sent—he’s sent many before her, and all of them have died at Severin’s hands without leaving a trace. To survive, Isolde has only one option is deceive the monster. But when lies turn into attachment, and the disguise becomes dependence, she must choose to be the next victim, or become the queen of Severin’s hell.

What happens when you just get cursed by another vampire? , due to the night that you both enjoyed but to you it meant nothing but a steamy night but to her it seems more than that. The curse left a mark I can still hear her cries as she said " You will never find real love Lior I curse you for intenity, may your soulmate reject you just like you did to everyone of us who loved you". That day she broke me instilled fear inside me,

Long-distance relationships never work for her since she is the clingy sort, spoilt, and enjoys her lover's undivided attention. Additionally, she tends to be flirtatious, although her intentions have never been honest. She has a way of intriguing people and then leaving them once they develop stronger feelings for her. Since she travels a lot for her job as an air hostess, most of her past relationships find it difficult to be apart from her. That all changed when she encountered someone who was just as formidable. The most ignorant woman on earth, yet the most passionate lover. She's determined to make things work this time. Regardless of the distance, that woman belongs to her.

She was married off like a tool. Humiliated like a traitor’s daughter. Forgotten like she never mattered. But Lyra Thorne was never just a princess. She is the last living blood of House Elowen—once the most powerful noble house in the East, now wiped from history. When the man she loved, the adopted heir they said was dead, returns from the battlefield... everything burns. Her fake marriage? A farce. Her obedience? Over. Her silence? Ended. The crown wants her quiet. The nobles want her married. Her enemies want her gone. But she’s done playing nice. Lyra will reclaim her name. She will rebuild House Elowen. She will make them all kneel. And she will take the throne. He loved her once. But if he stands in her way now— She’ll crush him, too.

With teary eyes, she looked towards the body of Lucien lying beside her. Not thinking twice, she stabbed herself with it, the sword sticking out on her other side, and she dropped to the ground. "May we be together until a thousand lifetimes." ----- Faes and wolves have been sworn enemies since the beginning of time. Still Lyanna and Lucien still fall helplessly in love with each other. In the heat of rage, the Fae King, Lyanna's father kills Lucien, and curses both his daughter and Lucien. Still Lyanna blesses them both, to meet until a thousand lifetimes. Fast forward till a thousand years later, when Lyanna and Lucien meet again! ----- This is a Werewolf x Fairy troupe. Please do give it a chance!

The air in the secluded passage crackled with a tension that was both palpable and suffocating. Arin, her back pressed against the cold stone wall, watched as Roan stalked towards her, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and a chillingly possessiveness. It had been months since he had cast her aside, months since his words had shattered her world, yet the memory of his rejection remained as sharp as shattered glass. He had found her alone, a rare moment of solitude in the bustling citadel, and he had seized the opportunity to confront her. Jealousy, a venomous and unfamiliar serpent, coiled within him, fueled by the sight of her arrival alongside Alpha Zayan. Though he would never admit it, the unexpected image of her with anyone, talk more an Alpha gnawed at his pride, a stark reminder of his judgment. "So," he began, his voice a low, menacing growl, "the whore returns." Arin's chin lifted, her eyes flashing with a defiant fire. She refused to cower before him, to allow him the satisfaction of seeing her break. "I came with Alpha Zayan," she corrected, her voice steady, "at his invitation." Roan scoffed, his lips curling into a sneer. "An invitation," he echoed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "How convenient. I suppose you've been… entertaining him in exchange for his protection?" He stepped closer, his imposing figure casting a long, intimidating shadow over her. "You always were good at selling yourself, weren’t you? First me, then whoever else was willing to take you." He watched her, his eyes filled with a cruel satisfaction, as if he expected her to crumble beneath his insults. He wanted to see her break, to see her reduced to the trembling, humiliated woman he had left behind. But Arin had changed. The pain of his rejection had forged a resilience within her, a strength she never knew she possessed. She had learned to value her own worth, to define herself outside of his judgment. A slow, deliberate smile spread across her lips, a smile that held no warmth, only a chillingly detached amusement. "I would rather be a whore in a cheap bar," she said, her voice laced with a quiet contempt, "than be your whore, King Roan." His eyes widened, a flicker of surprise momentarily breaking through his mask of arrogance. He had expected tears, pleas, perhaps even a desperate attempt to defend her honor. He had not expected defiance.

[Warning :This erotic story features a taboo relationship with an older woman] Six years ago, Luke Harris woke up in a world that wasn’t his own — no memories, no identity, just the strange, aching truth that this body didn’t belong to him. He was only twelve then. Homeless, confused, and alone. Until she found him. Sarah — a beautiful, mature single mother with a kind smile and two daughters of her own — took him in without question. Gave him a home, warmth, and a place in her quiet little world. From that day on, Luke became part of their family… at least on the surface. Now eighteen, Luke has grown into a handsome young man. Girls at school whisper about him behind his back. Strangers admire him. But in his heart, there’s only one woman he’s ever truly loved — the one who gave him everything when he had nothing. Sarah. This is the story of Luke’s growing bond with his adoptive mother and stepsisters — a bond that slowly blurs the lines between family, love, and desire. As emotions deepen and boundaries fade, Luke steps into a complicated life filled with affection, secrets, and an unexpected path toward a very unusual kind of harem. --- Thank you for reading! Feel free to check out our other books as well. Enjoy the journey!~ (¬‿¬) --- By Ecstasy Crown

Eiji Takae is a 16 year old boy has full confidence he can protect the people he loves, fully takes the role of his father, but Eiji is a monster.

Destined By the Light is a story of action, faith, and supernatural battles that follows **Ruwi Atilano Bonillas Sánchez**, a 17-year-old boy who lives a seemingly normal life in Lima, Peru. Everything changes when he begins to experience strange dreams and discovers he has been chosen for a mission that transcends the reality he knows. Accompanied by his friends **Camila, Daniel, and Rosenda**, Ruwi delves into a hidden world of light and darkness, where demonic forces threaten to destroy everything in their path. With the help of celestial beings, the group faces trials that challenge not only their courage, but also their faith and bonds of friendship. As enemies lurk in the shadows, Ruwi will discover secrets that will change his life forever. The fight between good and evil is underway, and the fate of the world could depend on a single act of faith. Will Ruwi and his friends be able to overcome the challenges that await them?

Oakley Perez is a simple girl living a simple life with her mother who wanted nothing to do with her. Despite such situations, life was going relatively well... at least up until the dreadful day when she was giving up and sold to the most ruthless and heartless man to ever walk the face of the earth; Bryce DeHaven EXCERPT: This was it. Her freedom– "I'm not sure escaping is a good idea." A voice, cold enough to freeze her entire being, cuts in behind her. She stiffens. She doesn't dare to turn around. It didn't sound like Anthony... Or Daniel. Could it be...? "T- That's not what I'm doing." She lies quickly, stammering. Silence. "Of course it isn't." He says. Ok, he was clearly judging her even though it sounded like he wasn't. His voice was just calm. Icy. Slowly, she turns around afraid of what would come next. Would she be in trouble? There he was. Him. Her Owner – she was sure of it.

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices. Note: Reading this or Adopted Soldier first will not ruin the experience.

[TRIGGER WARNING: Mature Content + Dark Themes] Having spent her life avoiding the spotlight, María Jośe never imagined she’d be the one to bring shame to her esteemed De la Vega family. With beauty as captivating as a field of lilies, she is the prized daughter of an ambitious father who cares more for his reputation than his children’s happiness. When Álvaro Montenegro, the arrogant heir to the Alpha title, sets his sights on her as his chosen Luna, María Jośe is desperate for a way out. But everything changes when the Moon Goddess answers her prayer in the most unexpected way: María Jośe discovers she is an Omega—wolfless and the lowest rank in the pack. Once held in awe, she is now shunned; a source of shame to her father and a target for ridicule in the pack. As her life turns upside down , María Jośe's hatred for the pack grows. The only solace she finds is in her growing, forbidden bond with Axel Montenegro—Álvaro’s older brother, who has long turned his back on the pack. These two developed a love-hate friendship born from their shared disdain for the pack’s cruelty, which slowly evolves into a passionate and secret romance. But when Álvaro discovers Axel’s interest in María Jośe, jealousy ignites within him and he suddenly wants María Jośe as his own. Love, vengeance, and betrayal all brewed into a whirlwind of drama, desires, and deadly comebacks. Will María Jośe rise from the ashes of her former life, or will she be consumed by the power struggles of the pack she despises? Will she give in to the oldest brother who is scared of commitment or the younger one who fiercely seeks redemption? ______ EXCERPT: “Axel, no. We… can’t do this!” I jolted back when he pulled up my skirt. As if to retaliate, Axel grabbed my wrist and yanked my body to his. “We can do whatever I say we can do, María José.” “I’m your brother’s reject. Do you even hear yourself right now? He didn’t want me, Axel. What does that make me to you?” “I don’t care about Álvaro’s foolishness. It's his loss for losing a woman like you.” “Okay, I must confess. I'm not worried about him either. It's Rosa… you're getting engaged to my sister in a month!” “Let me remind you, María José—I don’t give a fuck about that either.” No matter how hard I jerked, Axel wasn’t letting me go. And part of me so, so foolishly didn’t want him to.