Novels by Springlakes

3rd person POV Cade’s gaze softened, just for a moment, before it turned even colder, more calculating. "We’ll see about that, We’ll see." He pulled back completely, standing over her as she lay there, trembling—not just from the weight of his presence, but from the turmoil of emotions swirling inside her. "I’m going to give you some space," he said, his voice light, almost casual. "You need time to think about your decision. But don’t take too long. I’ll be waiting." Zara watched him as he turned, his tall form effortlessly gliding toward the door. But before he left, he paused, his hand resting on the doorknob. "One more thing," he said, glancing back at her over his shoulder. "I’m a patient man, Zara. But patience has its limits. And when I decide you’re ready to come to me… you will. Whether you like it or not." The door clicked shut behind him, and the silence in the room became deafening. The space he’d left behind, every corner of the room reminding her of the war

3rd person POVThe Alpha was pushing her, testing her. And with each passing moment, it became harder to ignore the truth that was slowly worming its way to the surface.He was right about one thing: her body did betray her.She clenched her jaw, resisting the heat that surged through her every time his hand brushed against her skin. He knew it, too. The bastard knew exactly what he was doing. And yet, she couldn’t stop the way her pulse quickened at the mere thought of him."Do you want to go ahead with the challenge or not?" Cade's voice was low, almost teasing, as if he had already won.Her defiance flared again, the need to fight him rising in her chest. Zara wasn't a woman who crumbled under pressure. She would not let this man, this Alpha, break her."I don't make bets with people like you," Zara finally bit out, her voice steady despite the internal chaos threatening to tear through her. "You think you can just force me to submit to you because of some stupid game?"Cade's lips

Zara’s POVTension thickened between us, every breath I took laced with an intoxicating aura I couldn’t escape. Alpha Cade’s towering frame hovering over me, his dark gaze fixed with a mix of amusement and something far more deadly, possession.His fingers traced a slow path along my cheek, and despite my best efforts, I shivered beneath his touch. His grip wasn’t gentle; it wasn’t tender. It was commanding, a silent warning that I belonged to him now, whether I liked it or not.“You're wanting to disobey the rules Zara, aren't you?.” His voice was low, edged with something sharp, something final.I swallowed hard, my throat dry. “I—I don't know what—”A slow smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Don't know what I'm talking about?” He leaned in, his breath fanning against my skin. “You’re either a liar Zara, or you’re pretending to be reckless. Which is it?”I averted my gaze, my pulse hammering. I didn’t know what to say, didn’t know what answer would satisfy him.His fingers caug

Zara’s POV Everything was suddenly feeling, stifling, charged with something I didn’t want to name. I had never felt so exposed, so vulnerable, yet so incapable of moving. Before I could process what was happening further, his hand brushed over my chest. I stiffened, my breath catching in my throat as his rough palm moved deliberately, grazing against my bare skin, My breasts. I felt my entire body tighten, every nerve suddenly hypersensitive, burning under his touch. No. I didn’t want this. I couldn’t want this. But my body? The sheer Betrayal. A sharp, brutal betrayal. Alpha Cade’s fingers closed around my breast, squeezing roughly, testing my reaction. And my reaction? A moan, soft. Unwanted. Yet it slipped from my lips like a sinful confession. I clamped my mouth shut, my face heating up in humiliation. No, no, no. I refused to but then he leaned in. Too close. So close I could feel his breath, warm, teasing, brushing against my lips. And before I

Zara's POVThe tension in the room sat like a storm about to break.Alpha Cade moved towards me, his presence suffocatingly powerful, his amber eyes gleaming with something dangerous. Something undeniably primal. I forced myself to breathe, my pulse erratic as his gaze traveled over me, slow, like he was taking his time memorizing every reaction I gave him. And then a smirk appeared on his face. Not just any smirk. A smirk that curled his lips slightly, teasing, dangerous, and utterly infuriating. "You're awfully quiet, Zara." I clenched my jaw. "I have nothing to say, Alpha." His eyes sparkled with amusement. " I think that’s rare for someone who knows how to survive" I had the strongest urge to glare at him, to snarl, to remind him that I wasn’t here for his amusement. But before I could, his fingers—warm, rough, brushed against my cheek. I stiffened. The unexpected touch sent a shiver down my spine, my body betraying me in ways I did not want to acknowledge. "Do you k

Zara's POVShe turned and stalked out of the room, leaving behind an icy silence. I exhaled, my hands shaking slightly. Siriah watched me carefully. "You shouldn’t have provoked her," she muttered. I let out a bitter laugh. "She already wants me dead," I said. "What difference does it make?" Siriah sighed, turning back to her work. "Rest," she ordered. "You’ll need your strength for the day."Her words somehow held meaning I couldn't place well.For the day?I nodded, as I laid back down on the chair, my mind raced. I had a target on my back. And I was running out of time. I am supposed to work on getting Alpha Cade's ring and leave as soon as possible and not making enemies for myself. Instead, everything was happening in opposite of my plans. First it was meeting Angla, second it was looking like the Alpha King's wife and now Dezecca is my greatest reckoning.oH Goddess please help me just this once I plead. Soon, Siriah was done packing her kits and stepped out. "S