Batman Bane

Humanity clings to survival in the shadow of defeat in the shattered remnants of a fallen world. The Extractants—a horrifying alien force of unimaginable ferocity—have ravaged the once-mighty human frontlines, leaving Ravena’s defenders broken and scattered. Among the ruins, a lone SABER operative, Eilífr the last of his kind, navigates the desolate and hostile landscapes of Ravena, the war-torn epicenter of the Extractants’ invasion. Designed to be humanity’s ultimate weapon, a SABER is a fusion of human resilience and advanced technology. But even his unparalleled skills and weaponry couldn’t save his comrades. Haunted by survivor's guilt, Eilífr must now embarks on a perilous missions that may be humanity's final chance to strike back. Faced with impossible odds, Eilífr becomes the spearhead of a desperate rebellion, a symbol of defiance in a world where survival is no longer guaranteed. But in the face of an enemy bred to consume and destroy, how much of his remaining humanity can he afford to lose to win?

{Disclaimer: The women in this book are highly dysfunctional and violent. If you are not a fan of Tsudere's and Yandere's, this might not be your cup of tea, and the MC is an asshole.} Bane Takashi is a criminal with a knack for getting into trouble—big trouble. After one too many bad choices and a whole lot of theft, he’s got half the world gunning for him. Just when things seem bleak, a mysterious transparent blue woman shows up claiming she's an AI from the future, sent to stop the world from going down the drain. Her solution? Bane has to let his current body die so he can jump into a game world, ten years before it even launches. When Bane wakes up in the game, he’s in the body of a 5-year-old, but with all his memories still intact. He's stuck on an island with the Village of Heroes at its heart. It's here that Bane starts mastering every type of magic, mysticism, and even some wild stuff like witchcraft and cultivation, all to gear up for the craziness that is Dominion Online. Things get even more chaotic when Bane meets a fiery woman who seems to have it out for him. But before he can even figure out what’s happening, she’s already planning their wedding! So now, Bane—an immortal human—and his equally immortal and chaotic elf wife are on a wild ride to save the world(s) from these big bads known as the Supreme Ones. His life might not be so bad if she was the only one, but his overwhelming personality ends up pulling a few more dysfunctional women into the mess. It’s a crazy, toxic, and chaotic adventure, and just because Bane’s being called a hero now doesn’t mean he’s leaving his criminal past behind. Discord: https://discord.gg/7ZDTTCq99Z

He was bound to her by threads of fate, yet she was his bane. His true mate had arrived, bearing the mark of their eternal bond. But, his heart remained with the one who was his bane. Defying the laws of fate, he found himself drawn to her, again and again. And, he knew he would follow this forbidden path, no matter the cost.

Alexis Francisco age 25, was your not-so-normal College Student at Mindanao State University, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. Born and raised in a family of prestige and wealth in the City of Butuan, whose lineage traces back to the pre-colonial Philippines, values, martial arts, and traditions of the old are deeply rooted in his mind. Despite this, his love for politics, history, and languages, made him so promising that his family started to train him to be the next successor of their family’s wealth. Devoid of greed and lust, made him just the perfect candidate to do so. But jealousy is the bane of the human race, you never know when to stop and who should not be touched. Relatives full of greed and insecurities started plotting his death, thinking they were much more suitable than him. And just like that, the promising heir of the oldest family in the Philippines is now dead in the alley outside of his school. Brutally shot in the head five times making him look like an amalgamation. But the heavens favoured its chosen sons, given a chance to be reincarnated in a universe quite similar like his, choosing to accept, his adventure starts. Reincarnated as a newborn heir of the Rajahnate of Butuan. Saigu Alexie of House Shaja. Arm with his knowledge and capacity as a modern man, let us join him in his journey as Heir to the throne of the Rajahnate of Butuan. Notice: This novel is not intended to insult or degrade any culture, race, ethnicity, or religion. If ever you are offended because of this novel, I would like to apologize in advance. Also, English isn't my first language so please bear with the repetitive words, grammatical error, and wrong usage of filler words, and many more. Hope you understand GENRES: Low-Fantasy, Alternate Universe, History, Racism, Kingdom Building, Romance, Wars, Low-History, Non-Harem, Monarchy, & Religion --------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone. I am Holy_Slayer, a newbie writer based in the Philippines. This novel is inspired by my hometown’s history and my love for monarchy. I would like to apologise in advance as this novel might be offensive to some readers who are too nationalistic. If you ever wanted to read this, be open-minded and forget your lesson in our history as this novel will not be touching 100% in history despite having a ‘history’ as one of its genres, but I am trying to incorporate some historical events and people in my story. NOTE: The Rajahnate of Butuan is a real kingdom that existed in 988. For discord server: https://discord.com/invite/KMmszZ3Crv

Rylie’s kidnapping event reveals truths about herself and her family that she wasn't aware of. She discovers she is a goddess with immense powers and abilities, and her father is a ten thousand year old god with a plan that threatens her sisters, her mother, and everyone she loves. And reluctant Rylie is the only one that can stop him. Family ties are broken and new alliances formed Love is found and betrayal stings worst The past threatens to taint the future and Rylie must become the balance that keeps both times in their rightful place. But at what cost?

In the spiritual world invisible to the human eye constant and brutal war rages between angels and demons for the souls of humankind. As humanity spread to other planets in the universe, so too did their divine guardians and vile attackers. There are multiple heavens and hells scattered around, serving as bases of operation for each side in this neverending battle. To combat their hellish enemies, angels organized a special military order. They called them Hell Purgers. Every member underwent rigorous training in an effort to become the best warriors the angelic force had in their ranks. With practice and constant battle, their power and skill grew and they eventually became one-man armies, bringing many victories to the angels. This in time made them the main targets of the demonic side and in various ways, one by one, they were eliminated until only a few remained. One of the few survivors of this legendary order who, now old and wise from the immense experience of countless battles he took part in, took it upon himself to reinvigorate the order. He picked an apprentice and trained him even harder than he was trained in one and only goal: to make the best angelic warrior there ever was. With his training complete, the young apprentice is now ready for his final exam. This is where our story begins. Follow his journey from being a willing, but inexperienced apprentice to becoming the legendary Hell Purger, the bane demons!

Arun Sahu and Janvi Patil knew each other since childhood. He is the bane of her existence. For him, she is the most annoying person on the face of the earth. Hatred is the only emotion they feel for each other. Or is it not? Arun and Janvi's hatred is put to test when they start living across each other. Their whole world turns upside down when they share a passionate and forbidden kiss. They step into a new territory where all rules and bets are off. Passion and attraction are the only rules. Exploring each other is the only game. But is there a chance the passion can bloom into something else? Will the sworn enemies feel something as forbidden as love? ******************* Contains mature scenes Update: Every two days

The Year is 1885 of the Imperial Calendar. When the Imperial Flagship P.R.S. REAPER comes under attack, Major Derringer "Trick-Shot" Asus calls his bay handler to open his hanger so he can deploy in defense of the ship but is denied deployment. Soon after the ships Commander gives him a new task. Escort the Chalmayan Princess back to their home world of Primia.

batman with all his items and manor gets transferred into onepiece. he has only few years to return to stop Joker from nuking his home. he will need to reach the treasure island as it has a way to take him home. but reaching it will take all the skills , tools, and teck of the greatest detective ever.

Synopsis: In a far-off futuristic realm at the peak of the love of football, where futuristic technology and ancient magic coexisted, a young football prodigy named Lio thrived. His talent on the field was unmatched, drawing awe and admiration from all who witnessed his skills. However, jealousy festered in the heart of his best friend, who sabotaged Lio during a crucial scouting match. The betrayal led to a severe injury leaving Lio handicapped. As he fell from grace, anger and determination fueled his spirit. Gradually, Lio envisioned a path of revenge, a quest that would lead him to unexpected realms beyond imagination, pushing the boundaries of sports and magic alike. Would he rise to the challenge, and conquer the world of football as the star he was born to be? or will he fail and let the ones who wronged him have their way over trampling on his dreams.

Mare: The mare does not refer to a female horse but to the mara demon who sits on a person’s chest and terrorizes them in their sleep. According to old Norse folklore, a Mara was an evil nocturnal demon of terror. The Night-hag or “riding witch” are other names for the Nightmare. Our story is about 4 Special Operations soldiers under the disbanded force MARE who decide to abandon their homeland of Chrome and defect to the neighboring country of Gasia with their former Captain and 5 other teams to protect the young princess from the hostile forces working in the shadows against her. However, even those who lurk in the shadows need sleep. And when they do, the true terrors of the night the Mares emerge.

"In your lifetimes has anyone ever worshipped you? Ever prayed to you? I know you're not the being you once were, and now is your chance to prove it..." "You may meet the being I once was." "... And what kind of being is that, Reaper?" In the vast expanse of space, where stars flicker like distant promises and civilizations rise and fall like cosmic waves, there exists a man haunted by his own choices. Once a protector, a guardian of those he held dear, he found himself forced into the shadows by the merciless demands of fate. In a universe teeming with threats, he made a pact with the darkness, trading his warmth for a cloak of ice, his compassion for a blade of steel. Now known only as the Reaper, his name evokes fear even among those he once safeguarded. He moves like a wraith through the void, a silent sentinel of death, his heart encased in frost as he carries out his duty. He is both hero and villain, protector and predator.

Li Yao, a retired assassin, woke up one day to find herself transmigrated to ancient times and became a famous shrew far and wide. With hands on her hips, she wailed loudly. Villagers called her the bane of ghosts, and even dogs would circle around when they saw her. She had four children, her husband had passed away, and it was a disastrous year, leaving them poor as church mice.

After years of war and chaos, Kellan, a former legendary hero believed dead, lives a peaceful life as a villager. Eager to escape his former fame and responsibilities, he hides his true identity by helping the local community with simple tasks. His life changes when Anabell, the count's daughter, arrives in the village and begins to see unusual qualities in the inconspicuous resident. Despite his attempts to avoid suspicion, Kellan is drawn into the fight against dark beings, banes that begin to threaten the village and the surrounding settlements. Faced with growing danger, Kellan must decide whether to risk his anonymity to protect the innocent and fight old enemies – both those of the past and new ones that come with the shadow of war.

darknes that’s what Damian felt when he died, but after a while he saw the light. he awoke in this unknown place filled to the brim with blood craving creatures, and h has to fight to survive. he has to fight so he doesn’t die again and reach the top of the world.

"Reincarnated to a magical world...but I'm the only one who can't use magic." In the captivating world of Aerionis, where magic reigns supreme, our protagonist, Alvin Martin, finds himself unexpectedly reincarnated in another world, named as Bane Pyrrus. However, there's one major twist - Bane is born without the ability to harness mana, the life force that fuels all magic in this realm. As Bane grows up in this enchanting but challenging world, he is faced with many hardships and setbacks due to his lack of magical aptitude. Treated as an outcast and facing discrimination from his peers and even some members of his own family, Bane's journey becomes a testament to resilience and determination. _______________________________________________________________________________ Everything in this novel is a work of fiction and is not in ANY WAY somebody else's work. I'm doing my best to write this, but I feel like It's still not enough. Please let me know whether you liked it or not. Hope you like it. Ps. This novel doesn't have any system, cheats or anything that will make the protagonist overpowered one day, or does it? We'll see....hehehehe. Ohh, and one more thing, this whole story is still unedited, I apologize if there's a lot of errors

This is a Romantic Novel story. Jo Vani or Ruhan ke Bich Ghumati hai, Vani Ruhan Bachpan se sath rahe hai, Vani Ruhan ka ek dusre k bina Guzara nahi tha. yesa kiya hua ke 10 sal dono ne ek dusre ki taraf dekha bhi nahi , aur ek dusre se bahut dur chale gaye. Aur kese ye ek dusre ke kareeb ayege? kese dubara inki mulakat hogi? Janne ke liye Humare sth bane rahiye. main apko Khush karne ki puri kosis krungi. Big Smile :)

In the northern royal kingdom of Arszden, nothing is as it seems. Being one of the oldest of the Fourteen Kingdoms, time has made its history both fact and fairytale, and to this day, nobody knows which is more accurate, either fantasy or reality. Katarina Kasdan was born free, but 321 days ago, her entire world crumbled at her feet. Not for the first time, and surely, not for the last. Stripped of her right to freedom after her entire village was burned to the ground, she was taken as a thrall by the woman known as the Keiserinne, and used for her dark wishes. But her wyrd was long ago settled. When the infamous Steel Kairo walks into her life, everything changes, once more. He is everything she hates. Everything she fears. Everything she loves. He has secrets interwoven with the very birth of the world he seems to carry in his shoulders, holds more power than one should ever be given to wield, and, on top of it all, he is said to be immortal. Something she should have known the first time she tried to stab him. Or when he offered to teach her to throw knives. Or when he kissed her for the first time. But as another king sits on his throne destined to fall, others reach to claim a crown bejeweled with secrets that could mean the unveiling of a long-lost prophecy and a wyrd millennia before settled. And as false kings race to claim an inheritance that is neither theirs nor the king's firstborn, the wyrd wields its hand to place upon the one true heir's head the crown of the Lost King. And amid such secrets lies a fate that claims that these two will be the bane of each other's existence until the blood of one of them is shed upon a land of daisies. Thus, chaos will come. Lives will be lost. Bonds will be made. Vows will be broken. Blood will be spilled. Fates will be set. And war will be waged. And the only remaining question is whether steel will be broken or a daisy will blossom. (Norse mythology and Viking inspired)

Losing everything she has ever had, Lilith finds herself in the arms of a man whose existence was a curse to her. Inevitably, they are entangled, wrapped in the stupid web called fate and she could do nothing to prevent him. She resigns to her fate, living the same way she has always have, just that there is a man beside her now, a very annoying one at that, who never loses an opportunity to take advantage of her situation. She finds out that this man wasn't just a bane to her existence, he was the cause of her first heartbreak, the one who had personally designed her first scar, physically and emotionally.

"You are the bane to my happiness. You messed up all of it. You don't deserve to be loved at all. Go away, I don't want to see you." said the girl as she turned and walked away. Rudra was shattered by her words. He stood there under the rain with a smile on his face. The smile was anything but joyous. ... Today, Rudra is a successful businessman. He has all the things in the world that one could want yet his heart is never at rest. He had been in love, and out of it. But never did he forget the person who blamed him for the things he never did and left him with a curse. Every time it rains, he wishes to be able to see her once more yet when she suddenly came in front of him. He walked away as if she doesn't exist. Will Rudra ever be able to understand the meaning of LOVE or will he always stay lonely under the RAIN? Discord: THE WORDSMITH#2521

(*No Rape*) Bringing to you from the Series of The Queens' Trilogy; VOLUME I: A Royal Mismatch: The Trouble With Prince Charming From Royal Reject to Accidental Crown Princess: A Marriage of Convenience Gone Wrong. Every girl dreams of being born a princess, right? Not Oriana. Sitting on a little stool, waited on by hand and foot? No thanks. Freedom, adventure anything but the stifling expectations of royalty is what she craves. In fact, she'd rather be scaling the castle walls tonight than attending a stuffy soiree. Luckily, she wasn't born to be the crown princess. In fact, she is the bane of etiquette tutors and the kingdom's resident "bad egg." But fate, it seems, has a wicked sense of humor. Duty throws Oriana into a political marriage with the infamous Crown Prince Adric of Avon. A notorious playboy known for his scandalous lifestyle and disregard for courtly decorum, Adric seems like the perfect escape hatch from her suffocating expectations. Adric, on the other hand, couldn't care less who he marries. His reputation precedes him; a notorious playboy who thrives on defying expectations. But when the fiery Oriana crashes into his world of calculated indifference, sparks fly. Will this forced union ignite a royal scandal of epic proportions or blossom into an unexpected love that challenges the very foundations of their kingdom? _________ Oriana pressed her lips. "You don't want to do this. I'll hate you forever. I belong elsewhere, not here." "I guess you're mistaken, Princess. You only belong in one place; where I am. You belong to me," Adric said, moving his free hand down. He traced his fingers down Oriana's neck. ._._._._._. VOLUME II (A ROYAL MISMATCH: UNTAMED LOVE) Freya, the royal cook's daughter, loves to read and hide from the world. Her life changes when she catches the royal guard with a married woman in a scandalous act. Now, she's forced to interact with this annoying guard, who's never fallen in love before. Despite his efforts to win her over, Freya doesn't find him attractive like other women do. When they're sent to an ally kingdom as delegates, they spend time together. One day, while the guard is was pleasing other women, Freya discovers a new world she never imagined. What happens when she experiences the forbidden fruit? And is drawn to same guard she vowed never to look at. _________ "What you saw...did you enjoy it?" The young girl turned her face away, avoiding the guard's eyes, as a familiar heat built up between her legs. "Look at me...say the word...beg me to give you the release your body craves," the Royal guard commanded, his grin growing wider as he pushed her chin forward with his large palm. "Why should I?" she replied, her voice firm. "It's men who beg women, not the other way around." The guard chuckled, shaking his head. "Not in your case, I offered it to you the first time and your rejected...if you want it now, you'll have to earn it." Other works of this author; 1. Kitanna from the series of Queens'Trilogy. 2. The Hitman's Sunshine. 3. Cursed Bride of The Damned Vampire King

From Humans We came to be know in the spiritual world as the bane of evil, the destroyer of demons, the upholder of justice, the keeper of balance, The Celestial Army My Name is Henry James and I am the commander of The Celestial Army, this is my story, this is our story. P.S, the picture isn't mine, I got it from Google

*WARNING!: MATURE CONTENT* ~•~ "I shouldn't have come out of the house, no, I shouldn't have drank too much, I shouldn't have lost my sense of reasoning, that way I wouldn't have gotten lost in the woods. I'm very, very sorry for interrupting this peaceful gathering and I'll love to go back now" she said out loud, directed her words to everyone she could see and most especially to the male in front of her and got ready to run for her dare life. |•| Growling under his breath, which she thought was weird since humans weren't supposed to be growling, and rapidly moving towards her was a man, not just a man but the most ravishing, mouth-watering, and 'down to earth' most handsome man she has ever seen in her life. Handsome was an understatement. His facial features were well defined and his eyes were beautiful lazy eyes with a color she has never seen, a swirl of silver and red, and it was glowing. . "Mate," he said he got to her. She couldn't look anywhere else, not that she had to, she was being pulled by the mate bond which has been used to bind them from up here, and right then is where its work begins, afresh. . 'I am fucked' she thought as she still couldn't look away, she felt like she was trapped in it. After another long second, she looked around to see the people around staring blatantly at her with a little or maybe more contempt than she's seen in years and immediately, she felt she was in trouble and the feeling made the hair on her skin rise and the need for survival surge. ~•~ 'Layla, who lived her entire life as a human, blissfully unaware of the paranormal world around her accidentally but fatefully walked into the territory of a werewolf pack on a full moon night which happened to be the night they were having a ritual, a means of prayer to the Moin Goddess for abundace. |•| Slowly, she'll learn the reason why she is the first 'Human Luna's to ever exist. But fastly, she'll realize that no matter how far she runs from fate, it'll catch it when it's its time. Author's note: Prior to the warning above, readers below the age of 16 are not advised to continue the journey into the Bane's pack. And taking into consideration the fact that young minds tend to disobey this particular warning, I'll love to emphasize it now, this book is a mature book with explicit mature content. Take heed. |•| This books narration is majorly in a first person's POV, but it switchs at times to a third person's POV. There would be indications in the switch, kindly notice it. |•| And also, please note, English is not my first language, so therefore, I can't be perfect in it. Mistakes will always occur, either typos or me not phrasing well but I promise you'll rarely see it as I'll always try my best to edit to perfection. It won't affect the standard of the book. And in such cases where a typo is noticed, kindly do me the favor of pointing it out in the paragraph comment. Thank you. In the hopes that you have your seat belts fastened, I hereby wish you a safe journey into the Bane Land... I hope you have a joy ride!! |•| And in case you wish to connect with me: IG: @aries.dehela

Gods, mortals, and legendary animals all share a universe in which the old myths are not so much fiction as actual history. Standing tall in the center of the cosmos, Yggdrasil, the World Tree, connects all realms with its roots and branches. Heroes like Hercules and Hou Yi, as well as monsters like dragons and mermaids, live in this realm, which was built from the remains of the first giant, Ymir. The protagonist of our tale is Eira, a young lady with an enigmatic history who learns that she is the sole surviving descendent of Prometheus, the Titan who defied the gods to give humans access to fire. Bearing this heavenly heritage, Eira has the capacity to manipulate fire, which is a skill that is both a boon and a bane. She has no idea that Eira has the secret to an old prophesy that either predicts the end of the world or its redemption. Eira is thrown into a mission to avert the end of the world as it starts to fall apart due to an accumulation of past grievances and fresh threats. She makes a wide range of friends along the journey, including Tyr, a stoic Norse god banished from Asgard; Lysandra, a crafty and resourceful thief with a hidden connection to the gods; Alaric, a cursed warrior seeking redemption; and Xiao Li, a bright but eccentric scholar obsessed with learning the truth behind the myths.

"I am hopelessly in love with you , so please allow me into your world . Brother, I want to live with you as it gives me the hope to survive, so please don't leave me !" Lin Mu smiled bitterly with tears in his eyes. Lin Mu has loved Xiao Yan for the last 12 years . He gave his heart to Xiao Yan , and yearned to be loved back one day. Waiting, yearning, loving him for years, begging him to look back , smile at him,care for him,love him like he used to do in their childhood. For Xiao Yan, Lin Mu's love was suffocating. He promised himself to never fall for Lin Mu,who was the reason of his destruction. But deep inside he knew what Lin Mu meant to him. "You don't need to be scared of me leaving you,as it is never going to happen,because I won't leave you until you want to leave on your own!" Xiao Yan said, looking deep into Lin Mu's eyes ,making sure his little husband wouldn't assume things and get depressed. "Sorry ,.. I am sorry! I regret being born. My existence is like a bane to you. I never knew my love would snatch your happiness. Brother,should I leave, I don't want to hurt you with my sickening presence anymore ", Lin Mu cried pitifully, without noticing the terribly dark expression of his husband. Xiao Yan tightened his arms around his husband. He was crying miserably in his arms. He slowly pulled the baby up and made him sit on his lap. He placed a lingering tender kiss on Lin Mu's teary eye . "Stop bringing the past into our present Mumu. Don't think about leaving, you won't be able to leave even if you beg ", Xiao yan whispered into his ears, sending him shivers.

[Gio] How can a woman be both my salvation and damnation? She came to hurt my family and she gutted me with betrayal. Now, she’s back and she won’t know what’s coming for her. I hold grudges and I intend to return the scars she left—only this time, I’ll make sure she’ll bleed to death. [Lia] He was the bane of my existence. The man I knew who would ruin me. And yet I let him. I did it to save my mother, but I ended up destroying myself in the process. He was the only man I swore would be the reason for my breathing…and yet on the last day I laid eyes on him, I swore I’d never see him again—even until my very last breath. ____________________________________ Never miss updates, announcements, new releases, free books, and giveaways by subscribing to my newsletter through: tinyurl.com/nixsignup Don't forget to follow all my socials for exclusive content, private insights on the characters, and other fun stuff that won't be posted in Webnovel. Instagram: @nix_vargas.author Facebook: @authornixxxie

Kaleah Valerys, the Princess of Kreogstone, General to the smallest army in the history of the Seven Kingdoms and Queen of Nothing, as they call her, has only had one hunger she has dedicated her entire life to satiate: Revenge. Kaleah, King Valeor's first-born and only legitame child stands first in line for the throne. But her father has shown favor to his eldest bastard son and has stripped her of any power her tittle holds. In an act of mockery he assigns her an army of 15 to lead, investigating riots across the kingdom that threaten the safety of the slums her father has no care for. For Kaleah her freedom has always been an illusion. Her father only gives her crumbs of power because in the table of The Seveb Councilmen Kaleah is the only true heir. Kaleah may have only ever been the Queen of Nothing but a woman who has never had anything has nothing left to loose. The only thing standing between everything she's ever wanted is the heaviest chain her father has shackled her with, Prince Elias Stormborn, King Slayer, Wielder of the Dark and God in the Shadows. The bane of her existance, the one riding across the battlefield every time. After a failed assasination on her fiancé Kaleah is forced to make amends and reconciliate the relationship between their kingdoms. But Elias wants no gold, treasures or territory. The only offering he is willing to accept as opposed to war is a week every month. A Princess in his kingdom for exactly one week every month, a week in his kingdom, a week in his castle and a week in his chambers.

Tara Landon has never experienced love–even worse–she’s endured a lifetime of beatings. After reaching her breaking point, she decides to run away to start a new life without anyone pinning her down or holding her back. However, not far into her journey, she is intercepted by soon-to-be alpha Victor Bane, a brooding, mysterious, emerald-eyed man. The thought of him scares Tara as much as it arouses her. She doesn’t think much of the encounter until she learns that…oh, she’s destined to be Luna of Victor’s pack. The freedom she sought is quickly ripped away from her and she must make a decision: to accept or reject her fated mate. – “I have you for a lifetime, Tara. I can be patient,” he relayed with an erotic moan. He looked me in the eyes, as I gestured for him to unbutton my blouse. I whispered, “You might be patient, Victor. But, it isn’t polite to keep a woman waiting.” “What will it take for you to say yes?” he asked lustfully. “Something you can’t give.”