Novel-novel oleh Meritsky

Extra continuedGabeWhen Piper finally left, my father didn’t come out of his study. He stayed locked inside, silent and alone. I didn’t bother waiting for him. I simply turned and headed toward my quarters.Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from Danae.She was coming over.A small spark of relief mixed with nervousness settled in my chest. Now that she had finally gotten her wish, her brother’s life was exactly what she had dreamed it would be — it was time we faced what we really were to each other.Yes, she was my mate. But I was tired of hiding it from everyone. I was tired of pretending. I wanted my fucking mate, damn it.I was exhausted from the secrecy, from always holding back. So it was good we were finally going to talk. We needed to come to a conclusion. And if she didn’t want me… I would have no other choice but to reject her.Even though I knew it would break me.Still, I deserved happiness too. I deserved someone who could love me openly, cherish me, and let me l

MarilynI lay motionless on the thin mattress, my body feeling frailer with every passing day. Just a few days in this place had turned me into a shadow of myself. The only human contact I got was when a guard brought food once a day. They never spoke. They simply dropped the tray and left.I heard footsteps approaching again. Probably the guard with today’s meal, I thought dully. I didn’t bother moving or speaking. They would just leave the food and go, like always.But then a voice broke the silence, a voice I never expected to hear here.“I see you were caged in here.”My eyes flew open. I sat up so fast that my head spun, my heart hammering wildly in my chest. I turned toward the door, hardly daring to believe it.It was Jax.How did he know I was here? Did he plan this with Idara? Was he in on my kidnapping all along? A storm of questions exploded in my mind.“I thought he was lying,” Jax said quietly, looking at me with something close to pity. “But I see he wasn’t. Come here.”

IdaraOur loud, breathless moans filled the dimly lit bedroom as Helio thrust into me with that fast, deep, relentless pace he knew I loved. My body trembled beneath him, every powerful stroke pushing me closer and closer to the edge. He seemed to sense exactly how close I was because his hips snapped even faster, harder, driving into me with perfect precision.“You’re almost there,” he rasped against my ear, his voice rough and strained with pleasure.But I could barely hear him. I was lost — completely lost in the overwhelming wave building inside me. My release crashed over me suddenly, intense and shattering. “Helio!” I cried out his name as pleasure exploded through every nerve in my body.The moment my walls clenched around him, he let out a deep, guttural grunt and followed right after me. His hot semen spilled deep inside me as we both convulsed together, riding the high of our shared climax.For a few long seconds, the only sounds in the room were our heavy breathing. Helio’

MarilynWhen are they going to get me out of here?Every single minute I spent trapped in this place pushed me closer to the edge of insanity. The walls felt like they were closing in, and my mind was slowly unraveling.When are they going to come back? It seemed my parents still had no idea that I had been kidnapped. They probably thought I was just off on another one of my usual trips or sulking somewhere. If only they knew the truth…Whatever these people wanted me to do, I would do it without hesitation. Even if they demanded that I beg at Idara’s feet, crawl on my knees, or humiliate myself in front of her, I would. I didn’t care anymore. They should just please release me from this nightmare.I swear I will never meddle in her life again. This time, I will disappear for good. I will go far away and never look back. I still couldn’t believe it, Idara had actually married some powerful old man, and now she had the influence to keep me locked up like a prisoner.There was no commun

IdaraThe moment we arrived back at the mansion, Mr. Gabe escorted me inside. Almost immediately, Helio came into view. The instant he saw me, a warm smile spread across his face. I walked straight over to him, feeling that familiar pull in my chest.“Alpha,” Mr. Gabe announced with a respectful bow, “I brought back your wife in one piece.”Helio nodded, his eyes never leaving me. “I can see that. Thank you, Gabe.”“And oh—” Mr. Gabe added, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips as he caught Helio’s attention again, “it seems to me that your mother-in-law does not like you.”My eyes widened in shock. “She never said that!” I quickly defended my mom, but then I heard Helio, he was already laughing softly beside me. I snapped my head toward him, slightly embarrassed.“Is that so?” Helio asked once he had calmed down, still grinning. “Well then, I think I have to work harder to convince her to like me.”I shook my head at the absurd statement. “She doesn’t hate you. She actually told me

HelioThe look on Calisto’s face the moment he realized he had said far too much was something I had never seen before — pure, raw panic mixed with disbelief. His eyes widened in horror as the weight of his own words crashed down on him.“No… I said that out of anger,” he stammered quickly, desperately trying to backtrack and diffuse the damning confession that had just spilled from his own mouth.I shook my head slowly, a cold smile playing on my lips. “No, Calisto. You have just openly admitted to killing not only my brother, but my father as well. That was no mere slip of the tongue.”I turned calmly to one of my men standing nearby. “I hope you got all of that on tape.”The second those words left my mouth, Calisto did something incredibly foolish.Driven by rage and desperation, the old man suddenly lunged at me, his body already coiled tight with tension from the moment I had walked in. I had anticipated something like this. Before his claws could even come close to reaching me,

IanI still can’t believe I’m actually here, meeting Pattie again, all because of Claire.Funny how life works, isn’t it? She’s calling me for help because her so-called boyfriend chose Claire over her. How ironic. I started sleeping with Pattie because Claire was terrible in bed, and now this guy is sleeping with Claire for reasons only he knows. He must be an idiot, finding anything attractive in that old hag who doesn’t even know how to dress to please a man.But then I remembered those sexy lingerie she recently bought. So she could buy that kind of stuff for another man, but not for me? And she still had the audacity to say *I* ruined our marriage? When in reality, it was all her.I stepped out of the car and walked into the restaurant. A waitress approached me with a warm smile. “Any reservations, sir?”I quickly checked her out. She was pretty — red hair, rosy cheeks, and that innocent look. The kind that still looked untouched.“Yes, a reservation for Mr. Ian,” I said.“Oh,

Claire I drove into the driveway and, the moment I stepped out of the car, I let out a long breath I didn’t even realize I’d been holding. It felt like I was shedding the weight of the outside world before walking back into mine. Pushing the door open, I stepped inside, only to be met with a familiar yet strangely distant atmosphere.Riette was the first person I saw. He sat on the couch, his attention completely fixed on his phone, his expression unreadable. Luppy, on the other hand, approached me almost immediately, a small, polite smile on her face as she reached for my bag.“Here, I’ll take it upstairs,” she offered gently.I nodded, letting her take it, but my gaze drifted right back to Riette. There was something in his silence that unsettled me.“Do I look invisible now?” I asked, trying to keep my tone light, almost teasing.“No,” he replied flatly.That was it. No glance, no reaction—just that single word. It hit harder than it should have.I looked around the house, suddenl

ClaireI watched the tension gather in his jaw, his teeth clenched so tightly it was almost audible. With a small shake of my head, I slipped out of his grip, creating distance between us.“I need to go home,” I said, lowering the drink in my hand toward the table.A dark edge crept into his expression as he straightened. “You really have a way of getting under my skin, Claire.”I let out a quiet breath, setting the glass down on the side stool before standing up to speak clearly with him. “And you seem to forget something, Mr. King,” I replied, lifting my chin to meet his gaze. “This isn’t your underground empire where everyone bends to your command.”His eyes narrowed, but I didn’t stop.“What we had started as blackmail,” I continued, my voice calm but firm. “But now? There’s nothing left for you to hold over me. So this idea that you own me…” I paused, glancing briefly at my bag before looking back at him. “It’s nothing but an illusion.”“An illusion?” he echoed, the word dripping

ClaireI woke up to a dull ache in my lower back, the kind that reminded me exactly how wild last night had been. A small, secret smile tugged at my lips. I had missed him, missed this, even if I never said it out loud.I sat up slowly, my eyes drifting to the empty side of the bed where Liam had slept. The sheets were twisted and chaotic, and the unmistakable, musky scent of sex still hung heavy in the air. My gaze moved to the bedside clock, and my heart jolted.Past noon.How on earth had I slept that long? No wonder Liam was nowhere in sight.I scrambled out of bed, my legs still shaky, when the door suddenly swung open. Liam walked in looking impossibly put-together in a crisp white shirt and dark trousers, a breakfast tray balanced carefully in his hands. The moment his eyes met mine, a slow, satisfied smile spread across his face.“You’re finally awake,” he said, voice warm with amusement.I rubbed my temple, still disoriented. “Yes… and it seems I slept in.”He chuckled, low

Claire His cock kept hitting that deep, sensitive spot inside me with every powerful thrust, sending sharp waves of pleasure straight to my core. Without any warning, I came hard, my juices spilling out around him as my body shook uncontrollably. A loud, raw scream tore from my throat, pure ecstasy ringing through the room. But Liam didn’t stop. He kept driving into me relentlessly, like a man on a mission, like this was his only purpose in the world. Low, desperate moans kept falling from his lips, words he would never have said before, things that sounded far too intimate. This wasn’t just sex anymore. I could feel it in every thrust, every touch. Even though he would never admit it, something had changed. The way he moved inside me, the way he held me… it felt deeper. More like a lover than two people simply using each other for pleasure. “Claire… I’m at my limit,” he groaned. We had been going at it for what felt like hours, switching positions, trying things we’d neve

IanShe went quiet for a long moment, like she was choosing her words with care. “I know what I did was wrong, Ian,” she finally said, voice small. “But you don’t understand, I had to do it.”I wasn’t in the mood for excuses. I had bigger problems, real ones and her drama was the last thing I needed. I hissed through my teeth. “I don’t care about that anymore. I don’t care about you. I’m past it. So if you’ve got money problems, I'll suggest that I'm the last person you should call.”I was already pulling the phone away to end the call when her voice rushed out, frantic. “W-wait!”I froze, grip tightening. “Wait for what?” I barked, fury making my hand shake.“I have to tell you something important—really important. Something you need to know.”My pulse kicked up. Don’t tell me she’s pregnant. Or trying to pin some other man’s kid on me. She probably thinks I’m stupid, doesn’t know I already figured out her real job: spreading her legs for rich old men to keep the cash f

“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