The Rejected

[CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT!! ] (At least read the first fifteen chapters before tossing it aside) . Anna Sui woke up from her drunken state to see her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend on the eve of their wedding. Anna was so heartbroken that she ran out of the house, but due to an unfortunate turn of event, she had a one night stand with a complete stranger. . EXCERPTS, "Anna where are you I've been trying to call you for hours now, why are you ignoring my calls?" Her frown deepened. "Leave me alone Mack you can keep being with Nari I don't care." She yelled. "Oh please stop it Anna. You're my girlfriend and I demand to know. Don't tell me you're with another man Ann. Did you forget today's our wedding" Before Anna could say a word her phone got snatched away from her. "She's mine now. If you call or disturb what's mine from now on, be ready to rot in hell." He hunged up and tossed the phone aside. . (IN THE CUPID'S QUILL COMPETITION. Support book by adding it to library, voting with power stone, gifting golden tickets and normal gift.)

Meet Ronan Ashbourne, the hot-headed future Alpha of the Ironclaw pack. He can’t control his explosive temper, nor does he want to. But when their rivals show up and try to ruin everything, Ronan goes all out and unleashes his full power to make sure they come out on top. Amidst the chaos, Sophia Rain from Bloodmoon pack struggles with her own insecurities and fears while caught in the crossfire. As Ronan’s path crosses with Sophia’s, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her despite his usual disdain for attachments. Meanwhile, at home, Ronan’s brother Matthew senses a strange connection brewing that could change everything. Could it be that she is both of their destined mate?

In a realm where swords clash, magic flows, and mythical beasts roam, three teenagers—Seraphina Eamon and Tenzin embark on an epic quest to uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization long forgotten. Their journey begins when they stumble upon a mysterious artifact in the ruins of a once-great city, awakening the attention of dark forces that seek to control its power. As they delve deeper into the past, the trio discovers lost knowledge that could reshape their world, including powerful spells, forgotten history, and the tragic fate of a fallen people. Guided by cryptic clues and ancient texts, they traverse treacherous landscapes, battling fierce beasts and overcoming magical trials that test their courage and friendship. Along the way, they encounter allies and adversaries who challenge their beliefs and push their limits. As the stakes rise, the teens must confront their own fears and insecurities, learning that the true strength lies not only in their individual abilities but in their bond as friends. Together, they unravel the mysteries of the past, striving to protect their future from the shadows of history that threaten to rise again.

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.

Humans are filled with desires. The more they have, the more they crave for more. Ever since the dawn of mankind, human have thrived and climbed up the food chain, reigning as the true king of the world. But, what if that's not what the creator of the world had planned? What if they take matters into their own hand, putting humans to where they belong.

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.

"Pregnancy test... serological test for syphilis, hepatitis B, and HIV...huh!" Brain hurriedly scanned through the results of the report. As his shocked and confused brain slowly digested the result, the colour slowly drained from his face. His dilated pupil turned bloodshot as a tornado of fury rose from the pit of his stomach. "Lola!" Brian bellowed ferociously like an ear-deafening thunderclap. ***** Bound by the laws of loyalty, obligations and sacrifice, twenty-seven-year-old Lola Hart, a hardworking and devoted wife is forced to endure a childless marriage, a nagging husband and ungrateful in-laws. Just when she thought life couldn't get any worse, her monotonous life is flipped upside down, when her husband passes out in her arms on their fifth wedding anniversary celebration. Saddled with the sole responsibility of footing the hospital bills and saving her husband life, Lola is lured into a world of lies, deception, abuse, betrayal and humiliation. Amidst Lola's trials and temptations was an anonymous billionaire CEO, who was ready to move mountains just to put a smile on her face. What would happen when Lola discovers that her secret benefactor and admirer, was no other person than Richmond Gibson, her husband's boss? ******* Hello readers, Thanks for selecting this amazing book. This story is dear to my heart because it looks at some of the challenges married women face. The intriguing life of the FL will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make your angry and it will make you happy. Best of all, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Please, support this book by voting massively with power stones and golden tickets, gifting, leaving comments and adding to your library collection.

Chen Mumu was getting ready for marriage but during the pre-wedding, he suddenly announced that he was not going to marry her! instead, he proposed to her sister right in front of her and to make matters worse, her sister accepted the proposal! Chen Mumu is mad, she is livid and most of all, she needs a perfect revenge plan. During her ex's engagement ceremony, she spots just the right person to do this with, her ex's boss and the most feared man in the capital, Xu Jingli!! Hehe! Just you wait, I will make you grovel back on your knees to beg me! Ex; And how will you do that? Chen Mumu; I have found a new golden thigh!

Can Saige accept the help of the Alpha, who rejected and broke her heart? Not once, but twice. Saige Callahan described herself as an ugly duckling. Mean girls bullied her because she did not follow the social norm. No boys showed interest in her until the hottest boy in school did. Of course, her stupid heart fell for him until he told her it was just a bet and dumped her. Years later, she bumped into him, falling again to his irresistible charms. She thought their love, this time, would last forever until he rejected her once more. Heartbroken, she buried herself in her research, avoiding love at all costs, focusing only on saving her mother from a rare disease. Sadly, her mother died before she could find the cure. Face with mountains of debt, a dependent teenage brother, and a company on the verge of bankruptcy, she desperately searches for a solution. But what if the answer is her ex? Could she forgive and forget and give their love a third chance? Xavier Axel Lockwood was the popular guy in school that everybody wanted and wished to be. Girls loved him because he was rich, hot, and a typical bad boy. Things changed when his father declared him the youngest Alpha of the Blood Redwood Pack. He became mature and responsible, proving he was a great leader. Nobody dared to cross him, that was, until he crossed paths with a witch! Cursed, he must marry his Rejected Luna and make her fall in love with him again. Will he be able to do so before his time runs out? ***** "What is it?" He asked, wanting her to leave before he lost his control altogether. He knew he was hanging by a thin thread every second she stood before him. If she kept sending him mixed signals, she was asking for trouble. This time, he doubted if he could save her from himself. "Did you... Did we...?" But she stopped, seemingly embarrassed to ask her question. "I meant, did something happen between us last night?" Of course, she did not remember that part. But fortunately for her, there was nothing much to remember. "I don't need you high as a kite to claim your body. You already know that." After their two-year relationship, she should know by now what he was like. "And if something happened to us last night, you would know because you won't be able to stand up." He knew the distance between them was not enough to stop the impact of his words on her. He believed it was evident with her erratic pulse rate, her uneven breathing, and the scent she emitted when aroused. He concluded she remembered how good they were together. Now, she was as horny as him. "But I will not force you because I know you will come willingly to my bed on your own accord in time." He confidently reminded her. "And I promise. You will remember every detail of us together." Then, he turned away from her and walked into the closet to get some fresh clothes. But more than that, he just needed more space between them. "But I am not yours. Not anymore. Not ever." He could hear her whispering. "You have no right to claim me. No right at all." She continued. "And I will never come willingly back in your arms or your bed." She swore before he heard the door open and closed. "Never is a long time. But I can patiently wait." ***** [Warning: Mature steamy content, slight violence (in the later chapters), and some inappropriate language] COVER PHOTO - Credit to the owner.

The kingdom fell to ruin, by the unstoppable plague reaching to every corner of the land. The story explores themes of honor, loyalty, betrayal, and duty in the face of overwhelming odds. Despite the hopelessness of the situation, Survivors remains and determined to survive and keep on fighting, a testament to the human spirit. "The Last of the Knights" is a gripping and visceral post-apocalyptic tale that combines the epic scope of medieval times with the horror and desperation of a world overrun by foul creatures created by the plague.

Aria Winters has spent her life in the shadows, working to support her bedridden mother and younger brother in the poorest part of the Crescent Moon Pack. When her mate is revealed at the New Alpha’s Mating Ceremony, she feels a flicker of hope—until Beta Colin Hunt rejects her in front of everyone, branding her unworthy. Heartbroken, Aria retreats into the night, only to be claimed by the most powerful Lycan alive—King Magnus Draven, a man twice her age who had given up on finding his mate. With one kiss, he shatters her world and ignites a chain of events no one could foresee. But not everyone is willing to let Aria live her new life. Old enemies emerge, secrets from her past resurface, and Colin, fueled by jealousy, wants back what he threw away. As danger closes in, Aria must decide who she can trust—and whether her bond with the Lycan King will be strong enough to survive the truth that’s about to be revealed. What dark secrets lie in wait, and how far will her enemies go to tear her from the man destined to be hers?

Dylan is being hunted, and Zephaniah risks life and limb to save him while demon lords pull the strings. This story is graphic and will have some serious topics. Viewer discretion is advised

The universe has been divided into three parts- Matter world, Anti-matter world and void. The ancient war which leads them to unite has only a few fragments of history remains. Worlds' are attacking each other causing the seal to weaken. On Crimson planet, a young man was on the last breath of his life, surrounded by a group of experts. Even on his last breath, not a single person dared to make first move. With an expression of disdain, he lost in thoughts. Who am I? Why am I? What is the Chosen One? What is The Truth? At the same time, on Earth, a young man was driving a bike, going in search of an adventure to find the Truth of a mystery. What is the Truth? Choosen One? Deduction? Seal? Dive in the ocean of mysteries, become a chosen one and find the seal to know the Truth. A\N:- NO MC REINCARNATION

Was he a pawn or would he reach the end of the board and flip it over? ............. At the age of 5, Leon's parents were slaughtered in front of him, but instead of getting arrested and punished, the case was closed off, with the villains of the incident running free. At the age of 24, he had turned into a mass murderer crazy psychopath. After sending many criminals to hell, he finally got his revenge and killed the people responsible for his parents' deaths. However, instead of finding solace, what he felt was never-ending emptiness making him lose his will to stay alive. Surrounded by cops, instead of struggling he leapt off the building deciding to end his life. Alas, fate played another joke on him. He was selected by Deity and was sent to a world filled with protagonists and antagonists of urban cultivation novels. And to his utter dismay, when he woke up he found himself in the body of trash fucked by fate brutally. His mother divorced his father and remarried. His fiancee was taken away by another one. A girl whom he fell in love with later turned out to be his step-sister and engaged with someone else. His stepmother had thrown him out of the house and blocked his cards. Recounting all the bullshit, Leon finally lost his sanity. "Screw you all and Screw the world." "I wanted to have peace but since you are not going to let me in peace, you will see my dark side." Follow Leon's journey as he tramples over the so-called childrens of heaven and destiny villains, and strives to the top of the world. ................ .......... I am a complete novice. My English sucks still I will try my best. However, despite all the flaws, I hope you can give it a try.

Tanya Edom's position as the Crown Princess is revoked by her fiance, Crown Prince Malek, and she is replaced by his lover, Lady Celeste. Tanya was head over heels in love with the Prince and wanted to become an Empress worthy of him more than anything. She did everything she could to impress him but her efforts failed to draw his attention in the end Devasted, Tanya doesn't know what to do, all her life she'd been working toward becoming the future Empress of the Empire, and now her dream had been taken away. However, after overhearing palace servants gossiping about her demotion, she realizes that her obsession with the prince and being Empress are dreams she should put to rest and try to do something else with her life. Doing so leads her to get warped up in a conspiracy concerning the crown. She ends up helping the Imperial Army solve a mystery concerning mysterious letters being sent across the empire.

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[Mature Content] What do you do when your only ruler is about to lose their life to an illness? Do you seek out every medical specialist you can find? Or do you bargain for the help of something supernatural? And what do you do when they come knocking for payment? Ever since Empress Arabella took the throne, there has been peace in the Empire, but she lacks a husband and an heir. When tragedy strikes as an unexplained illness takes over her body, her advises rush to the aid of someone who is only willing to help, if she agrees to marry him... With enemies turning to loves, and a love story that reaches through time. Will Arabella agree to the terms or allow death to take her? Tropes Included: Vampires - Who hurt you? - Dark Romance - Fated Mates - Enemies to Lovers - Touch Her & Die - Force Proximity - Supernatural - Morally Grey Villain - Spice - Dark Gothic Atmosphere.

She had just experienced the most humiliating rejection, unable to take the taunting anymore, she lashes out and runs into the woods to escape judgment. What she wasn't expecting was to run into the arms of drunk rogue wolves who wanted nothing but trouble. Fighting to survive and nearly losing the battle, she is saved by a handsome stranger who turns out to be her second mate. As the moon rises in all of its glory, they have a fiery night of passion, and by morning, he is gone. What happens when Melissa is accused of being a slut and then finds out that she is pregnant, and what happens when her stranger comes to save her but this time brings knowledge of who he was. An enemy. Her mate. How does she escape the same fate her parents had? She had a responsibility now, and that was to take care of her new family, and nothing was going to get in the way of that.

She can hear her, she's there, her long salt and pepper hair packed in a bun atop her head, with her forest green-eyes staring straight at her, she can hear her, she's smiling, she said her name is Ailsa. That's not Genevieve first time seeing her, but that's the first time she's talking to her. Pretty, that's what came to her mind. She Can HEAR her. "VieVie!" Came a voice from above where Genevieve is. She doesn't know maybe she's tired of hearing that name or if she's happy, but sitting down, she realized she's alone. Ah!, she left, Ailsa left. Clair told her no one is named Ailsa in the house, that it's only her, Genevieve and Mark that's in the house, but Genevieve knows that she sees Ailsa almost once every two days and today was her first time talking. But??? Who's Ailsa? Ah! But Ailsa can hear her?!

**Synopsis:** Flora Hartman never believed in the stories of the sea, especially not the dark myths of the deadly mermaids that supposedly claimed her father's life. Determined to uncover the truth, Flora embarks on a dangerous journey across the Seven Seas in search of her father's shipwreck. Alone and shunned by the superstitious sailors, she is drawn into the depths of the ocean where a shocking encounter awaits — a merman named Kalith, who may hold the answers she's been seeking. Bound by a curse that ties his fate to the ocean's darkest secrets, Kalith reveals an ancient power — the Heart of the Abyss — a relic that can rewrite the destiny of both the living and the dead. As Flora finds herself entangled in a deadly struggle between love and survival, she must decide: return to the surface and abandon the man she has grown to love, or embrace the ocean's cold embrace and claim the power of the Heart to reshape their fates forever. With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, Flora must choose between life on land or eternity beneath the waves. In a world where the line between myth and reality blurs, will love prove stronger than the call of the abyss?

After getting rejected by her mate, Hayley finds herself in the arms of the most feared Alpha in the Kingdom. He claims her as his mate, and she is taken away to his kingdom to become his bride. However, upon arrival, she discovers that her newly found mate was nothing like the stories foretold. With his help, Hayley is able to find herself, and her history. And now she returns to the land that had once rejected her to claim what is rightfully hers. Will she show mercy to the people that once trampled on her happiness? Or will this new Heiress bring destruction to her enemies?

Aria, a rejected Luna with repressed power, sets off on a quest of self-discovery, survival, and love after being forced into a contract marriage with Lucas, a mystery millionaire connected to the supernatural realm. As she discovers the truth about her origins and the latent abilities inside her unborn child, she must confront the pack that rejected her and the adversaries who desire to control her destiny.

Snatched from a world of bullets and blueprints, Volkner Philipov finds himself in a realm where magic crackles as fiercely as gunfire. Not summoned by prophecy, but by desperation, he's the latest in a line of "heroes" torn from their worlds to confront a darkness encroaching on this one. But Volkner isn't interested in being a hero; he just wants to go home. Yet, as threats loom and alliances form, Volkner's journey becomes more than a search for a way back—it's a battle between the pull of destiny and the desire for a life he's been forced to leave behind. In a world where magic meets machinery, and where every decision can tip the balance of power, Volkner must navigate the complexities of a land not his own, armed with nothing but his wits and a burning desire to return to where he belongs. As Volkner delves deeper into this strange, new world, he realizes that the path home is not as straightforward as he hoped. Will he embrace the role fate has thrust upon him, or will he find a way to forge his own path in a world that calls him a hero but feels like a prison?

Valerie, the daughter of the murdered Alpha of the Yellow Stone Pack, could never lead the pack because she had a Luna wolf. Her mate, Tristan, was made the Alpha in her stead. After assuming the title of Alpha, Valerie was set up and brutally rejected, not only by Tristan but also her whole pack, and her kid sister, Scarlet, with whom Tristan had secret affairs. “I reject Luna Valerie as my mate. She was caught in bed with a stranger, meaning that she would sell the pack out. The punishment for treachery is death,” Alpha Tristan announced heartlessly. The chants from the pack members and visiting Alphas who had come for the Alphas' conference attracted them to the judgment. No one thought that Alpha Denzel, whose name caused the hairs on their skin to stand straight due to his ruthlessness, would make it to the conference. Valerie found hope when she realized that Alpha Denzel was her second chance mate, but painstakingly, she was rejected once again. The double rejection caused her to lose her wolf, and she was condemned to die by all the Alphas present. She thought her fate was sealed when Alpha Denzel left and a warrior was ready to execute her. Everyone was shocked when Alpha Denzel suddenly turned around. “Stop! The treacherous daughter of a late Alpha should not be killed. More suffering awaits her,” he declared. Valerie’s heart dropped when she saw his dark look, which was like a bottomless pit, as she blacked out from exhaustion. A few months down the line, there was a war among the Alphas as they began to lay claim to the two-times-rejected Luna. With her wolf dead, will the moon goddess be gracious to give her another wolf? And which Alpha would be able to melt her now cold heart?

“You have to reject her.” Amelia heard her twin say to her boyfriend. As the ignored daughter of the Alpha, Amelia has been bullied by her twin since little. She knew it was all because she wasn’t as talented and didn’t shift like her twin did. Still, getting rejected by the only love of her life was too much to bear. Amelia accepted her father’s order and set out for college in a neighbouring pack, not knowing a group of wolves were sent to get rid of her for good. At the critical moment, her only way out was get into the pack of the most feared Alpha, the King that ruled the darkness, the one who had killed his own father to take the throne.

After accidentally sleeping with a stranger four years ago on her engagement day, he finally came back to claim what was his. This time around, he came back as her mate! "You have two choices before you, get married to me or give me my son!" Skyler remarked, his eyes pressing down on her mercilessly... "I would rather die than part from my son!" Fira said to him with determination, her eyes burning with anger. Skyler smirked, his eyes lighting up, "Then what do you choose?" Will she give him her son? Or will she get married to him?

Owen's lips pressed against mine. At first it was soft like he was unsure of what to do. At least he was doing something while I stood like a statue waiting to be pleasured like an effing idiot. I thought he was going to break it off but his arms went around me,  as sure and hard like it held promises to carry me if my legs gave out. I felt the rush and the warmth. The surging sensation I had never felt before. I was naive as I  had never been kissed before but I knew and dreamt, it was exactly as Owen was kissing me. The sensations almost left me limp like a freaking coward. Owen's face gradually blurred and drowned to nothingness.  ******* Emily and Owen has been best friends since they were in diapers. Owen was the one person she could trust to be there for her. He was Alpha and she was a pariah, a wolfless girl born to an unmated mother and a human father. He was hot and she was fire. He was voice of reason and she was chaos itself. She was his mate and he rejected her. Follow Emily as she navigate through the mess she calls her life with no one but the cub she had with the best friend that rejected her. cover is not mine. credit goes to the owner, reach out if you want me to take it down

Ready to swallow the light? In September 2019, the world was thrown into chaos as a monster invasion began to overthrow everything we know – morals, politics, science and society. In the midst of this upheaval, a young man named Deimos finds himself at the center of it all. Despite his cynical nature, he must navigate this new reality and figure out how to adjust to this new environment. Disclamer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

After the death of her parents at the hands of traitors in their pack, Selene was taken in by a pack that didn’t want her. Her fate would remain undecided until her eighteenth birthday when she would face a fate far worse than death. Their crime: being rogue. As Selene waited for her sentence to be handed down, fate intervened. Little did she know that death would’ve been the easy way out. Dexter Sterling, the Lycan prince of the Valoria Kingdom, was the last remaining Royal of his line. The Valoria Kingdom, known for its rule over all the packs. Prince Dexter was visiting the Dark Moon pack, After taking an interest in the girl, he orders her Alpha to hand her over. It doesn’t take long until his obsession with her takes over and turns into something else when he makes her his bride. She was soon brought to the Royal Training Ground, where her fate changed forever. His feelings may be more than either of them bargained for when secrets are revealed—ones that could tear them apart. Love or vengeance? What would happen to them on the training ground? What would she choose between love and hatred? And what was the prince's secret? ~Excerpt~ "Why did you bring me here? You could have left me, and yet... why am I here, Dexter?" Selene asked, Her voice quivers, caught between disbelief and hate. "You think I wanted this? I didn't choose you, Selene. The pack... they demanded it. But now that you're here, I can’t let you go." Alpha Dexter said with an expression hard to read. "I’m nothing to you, How am I supposed to trust anything you say?" He moves closer, his voice dropping to a whisper that sends a shiver through her. "You don’t have to trust me. But you should know, from this moment on, you’re under my protection. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe, whether you want me to or not”