Novels by Meritsky

Bella I sat on the bed turning over my father’s words — so he wanted Osborne taken out all along? I just cannot fathom it. But just then a maid interrupted my thoughts. “My mistress, the person you asked for is here,” she announced.“Bring her in,” I told her.The maid led a young girl inside. If anyone was going to die, it would be Aina — not Osborne. I looked the girl over. “I'll need you to go to Silver Crest pack. Did you hear your sister was hospitalized?” I asked. She bowed. “Yes, ma’am. I was told she had an accident.”I kept my face calm. “Good. Visit her and call me when you get there. There’s something I want her to do for me.” The girl lifted her head and nodded.“Don’t worry,” I added smoothly. “All your expenses will be paid. You must leave right away.”But less than five hours later the plan hit a snag. Word reached me that no one from Waterford was allowed into Silver Crest Pack. My eyes widened — my pawn couldn’t carry out my orders.“Does anyone have her contact?” I

Alpha HamiltonEverything has finally fallen apart. Today, an official letter arrived on my desk, signed by Owen himself—informing me that he would be coming here to discuss why I tried to kill his son. Not a call. Not a private word between so-called allies. A letter. Formal and cold.The message was clear: he has cut me off entirely.And yet, what infuriates me most is the arrogance. Who the hell does he think he is? That I will crawl on my knees before him? Beg for mercy? I will never do that. I’ve endured too much already, swallowed my pride for too long. Owen thinks himself above me, but he forgets I know him too well. He wants to see me squirm, but I won’t give him the satisfaction.Yes, the ties between our packs are severed. Yes, the Waterford Pack has taken a hit, and the setback gnaws at us. But we are far from finished. Even in this broken state, we stand stronger than before I clawed my way into power. I may not have achieved every ambition, but I achieved enough. Enough to

BellaThe pack is in complete disarray, and I can’t understand why. Everything has been unraveling lately, even my carefully laid plans. The man I hired—the one who was supposed to help me get rid of that fat fool—backed out of the job. Should I send one of my most trusted men instead?But no… that won’t work. How could they possibly infiltrate Silver Crest Pack with their security so tight? I paced across my room, irritation clawing at me, until an idea suddenly struck.That maid. The one still in Silver Crest Pack. Yes.“Is anyone there?” I called sharply. Within seconds, a maid rushed in. “Mistress, you called,” she said breathlessly.I smiled, moving closer to her. “Do you remember that fat maid we left behind?” I asked quickly. Her eyes went wide, and she nodded.“Yes, ma’am, I do. But when we left, she was still unconscious…” she trailed off, her voice laced with pity.“I didn’t ask you about her stupid condition,” I snapped, my eyes narrowing. “I asked if you remembered her.”S

OwenAt first I couldn’t believe it. But when he actually spoke the words, when Hamilton asked if my son was dead, the shock went beyond disbelief and dug into something raw. Why would Hamilton wish harm on my boy? He hadn’t done anything to deserve that. Nothing.It made no sense. The same man who’d grown up beside me, the one who’d once saved me from bandits, the man I called friend, how could he now plot my son’s death? The memory of past favors only made the betrayal sharper. And yet the words were there; the intent was clear.I cut off all dealings with him straightaway. Thank God I recorded the call, proof I could use when the time came to settle this properly. How dare he. Only yesterday his daughters had caused a scene at my son’s wedding; today Hamilton wanted Osborne dead, my heir.I picked up the phone and called Benson, my beta. He answered immediately. “Sir, as you said, it’s done,” he reported.“Good,” I said, hard. “No one in this world pulls a stunt like that on my son

HamiltonWalton should have called me by now. By this time, I should be hearing his voice telling me everything went as planned, that the job I gave him was finished. The magazines and news outlets should already be buzzing with the story of Osborne’s death. The entire North should be whispering about the end of Silver Crest’s heir.But nothing.Not a sound.Not a single whisper.That damn boy. That cursed bastard keeps surviving, keeps ruining what I’ve been crafting for years. How many times will he slip from my grasp? If only Osborne would just disappear, everything would finally align.Everything had been arranged—every step, every shadow, every coin, every lie. I’ve been weaving this plan for years, carefully, meticulously. My dream was to make Waterford Pack the most powerful in the North. The biggest. The strongest. The one everyone bows to. I wanted to strip the glory from Silver Crest Pack, a glory they’ve carried far too long, and transfer it to my people. To me.This wasn’t

The moment I rushed into the room, the sight that met me was enough to freeze me in place. Aina stood there, clutching the bed sheet tightly against her body, faint streaks of blood staining her skin. My mother, who had followed closely behind, gasped loudly—and that was when my eyes dropped to Walton. He was sprawled on the floor, chest heaving faintly, barely clinging to life.I moved quickly to Aina, scanning her body with frantic eyes, desperate to see if she had been harmed in any way.“I’m not hurt… he is,” she said softly, searching my gaze. But I couldn’t allow myself to believe it just yet. If there was even the slightest scratch on her, I would never forgive myself.“What happened?” I demanded.“I just came out of the shower and was about to dress when he burst in,” she explained, her voice trembling. The words tore through me—she had been vulnerable, exposed. Rage burned hot in my veins at the thought that he might have seen her like that.“Then what did you do?” I pressed,

“You actually make me laugh, Alpha Kendrick.”Maya rose slowly from her seat, her chin high, her voice cold as steel. Her eyes bore down on Kendrick, who sat stiffly at the long dining table like a king without a crown. “How does it feel? Tell me, how does it feel knowing the woman you once desired—whose entire family you had slaughtered, who you had bound, beaten, humiliated—now stands above you, untouched and stronger than ever?”She stepped closer, her presence like a shadow looming over his once-proud frame. “Does it make you feel pathetic? Worthless?”Kendrick’s nostrils flared. With a furious roar, he slammed his fist against the table. Plates jumped, cutlery clattered. In a blur of movement, he was on his feet and at her side. His eyes—once bright with arrogance—now burned with rage, glowing like fire trapped behind ice.Still, Maya didn’t flinch.He grabbed her chin, rough fingers pressing into her skin as he forced her to look up at him. “Don’t test me, woman,” he growled, h

Her wolf drew back, and it was clear Altair's wolf wasn’t pleased with that. He paced around her like a predator eyeing its prey—and she could feel that’s exactly what she was to him.Every instinct in her told her to run and hide, but his scent overwhelmed her senses. He sniffed at her rear, and before she could react, Altair’s wolf was preparing to mate.Realizing what was happening, Maya tried to shift back into her human form, but she couldn’t. Her wolf, it seemed, wanted it too.They had never done this before, so she wasn’t sure what to expect. A sudden thought struck her—had he done this with others? The idea stirred emotions in her she hadn’t even known she could feel.Before she could resist, he was inside her. Her eyes widened briefly before her wolf relaxed, surrendering to the act. As they moved together, he bit into her neck, and she let the sensation consume her.It was unlike anything she had experienced in their human form. She didn’t think she could ever get used to t

Alpha Kendrick was granted entry, striding in with an air of authority as he followed the butler. As he surveyed his surroundings, he realized that the crimson pack was everything he had heard, igniting a deep-seated jealousy within him. The fact that he was now a subordinate to Alpha Altair infuriated him; he despised everything about the situation and would not hesitate to eliminate both Altair and his so-called mate if given the opportunity.A large door swung open, and Alpha Kendrick was ushered inside. At the center of the room stood an elegantly arranged table with chairs, where Alpha Altair occupied the head seat, while a delicate figure sat with her back to Kendrick.Upon entering, Kendrick's posture shifted dramatically; the confidence he had exuded moments before was replaced by a demeanor more befitting one of Alpha Altair's servants. "Greetings, Alpha Altair," he said with forced politeness.Altair merely hummed in response, a slight smile gracing his lips. "I believe I a

The following morning, Maya awoke to a sharp pain in her back, acutely aware of a body pressed against her. Without needing to turn, she recognized who it was. The previous night had been intense; he had taken her with a primal fervor. Initially gentle, his demeanor had shifted as the hours passed, becoming increasingly aggressive. Despite the discomfort she now felt, she couldn't deny the enjoyment she had experienced. "Are you awake?" he murmured, kissing her ear. "Yes," she replied, her voice sluggish. He chuckled and sat up, tousling his hair. Her stomach growled, prompting him to turn and laugh. "Stop laughing," she said, feeling a wave of embarrassment wash over her. The night’s activities had left her ravenous. He rose from the bed and lifted her as they made their way to the bath. In a nearby forest, Reece surveyed the area, spotting a house that appeared in disarray. As he explored, he stumbled upon something that made him recoil; the remains of what seemed to be a long-

She was immersed in pristine waters, embellished with the most exquisite fragrance, and dressed in a delicate nightgown, preparing to spend the evening with her partner.For Maya, this all felt so soon; she was still navigating the depths of her grief. Although months had passed, the ache lingered, refusing to fade.Then she recalled his words after they had marked each other: "You have a new family now." Those words brought tears to her eyes as she admired her reflection in the mirror, her hand instinctively reaching to touch the mark he had left on her.She had not anticipated the bite would evoke such pleasure; initially painful, it soon transformed into a tingling sensation in her stomach. She couldn't quite identify that feeling, but it was one she enjoyed.A maid knocked on the door, announcing, "The alpha is on his way." The other maid, who had been preparing her for the evening, quickly bowed their head and exited, leaving Maya alone.

"I don't want you," she snapped, her frustration evident. He merely smiled, which only fueled her anger further. "You will reject me right now," she insisted once more.He stepped closer, prompting her to retreat slightly while keeping their eyes locked. "Shift for me," he commanded.As he observed her, a chuckle escaped him; he finally understood why Alpha Kendrick had acted as he did, though it did not excuse his treatment of her family."And why should I do that? If I do, will you reject me?" she inquired, a glimmer of hope flickering within her. He regarded her with a blank expression. "I don't believe I will, even though I once thought I might. Your wolf has surfaced, and mine is relentless in its desire to claim you," he replied with a calm demeanor.She shook her head defiantly. "No, I don't want this." He reached out to gently touch her face, causing her to flinch at the contact. Her heart raced in her chest. "See, you feel it too. I under