Novels by Safa Bukhari

Canyon sat about ten feet away from us, leaning against a thick oak tree in our backyard.His eyes were shining, his mouth open in a silent scream. A scream that would never leave his parted lips.Like Katie, his throat was torn out. Crimson blood stained his coffee-brown skin.Little did I know that none of the pack would sleep peacefully tonight.Another one of us was dead. Killed in the same way as Katie.Equally disturbing was the location of Canyon's body. It was no coincidence that he was in front of the apartment, against a tree. But what struck me even more was his eyes. They seemed to be looking straight into my bedroom, straight at me.The first thing I did was warn Alpha Kane and his men.There was no explanation, no searching glances falling on me. There were too many coincidences. First, Marcus disappears with his mate. Everyone knew Marcus and I were together. Second, the position of Canyon's body was too perfect. And the location of the murder was too close to home.The

“Competition?” I smirked, almost like Nova. “In case it wasn’t obvious, you’re the one with Marcus. I’m bound to the pack, not Marcus. Has he ever told you about his plans?”I tried to keep my voice casual, hoping she’d spill some information. Something that would make this conversation worth passing on to Alpha Kane. Right now, I have nothing. This conversation was a pointless attempt to quell her raging jealousy.I wanted to ask her about the attacks on our pack, but was it worth giving sensitive information to an outsider? I did not doubt that anything I told her would get back to Marcus, especially if it had anything to do with his former pack.“Oh, no,” Kate smirked, shaking her head. “No way. My mouth is sealed.”“Tell me. What if I knock you out and drag you to my Alpha?” I allowed myself a cruel grin. “Then how are you going to keep Marcus’s plans a secret?”Kate’s grin matched mine, and she leaned closer. I felt my grin slip at her words, and anger began to boil in my veins.

"Here, try it." She took the chocolate bar without saying a word. Zara was not overly emotional. She acted calmly, keeping her cool, and I liked that about her, but now she seemed completely emotional.Then she spoke in a quiet, meek voice."You told me not to disappoint you, and I did."Was that the source of her sudden rage?I collapsed on the sofa behind me, facing her, and shook my head.If anyone had disappointed me, it was my rivals."You did not disappoint, and I am not angry with you," I told her calmly, noticing that she had not finished her tea. "Finish your tea." It was I who gave the order.A barely noticeable smile touched her lips as she wiped away her tears. She finished the hot drink in silence, and I watched her in silence."Did your guests find it strange that I didn't come back for dinner?" She asked, finally turning to face me. Sadness still sat comfortably on her face. I had never seen her so down."I told them you were unwell and that we would meet them another d

I washed the pretty dress with hand soap – a trick that helps remove blood stains – and hoped I hadn’t ruined the gorgeous outfit completely.Pain shot through me, and I knew I needed to lie down.Not having the strength to open my suitcase and get my nightgown, I selfishly grabbed the black shirt Alpha Kane had lent me and put it on. It was soaked with his scent, soothing.I involuntarily took a deep breath, walked over to the bed, and slid under the covers, fighting the blinding pain.As soon as I closed my eyes, the image of Alpha Kane’s bare chest appeared before my eyes. A wolf, all hard muscle, with a snake tattoo, hissed at the audience.The pain was forgotten when I remembered the blissful moments when my thoughts were absorbed by the wolf between whom I was now suspended, and I wanted warm arms to embrace me.There was a quick knock on the door while I was suspended between the valley of sleep and the world of the living.“Come in,” I answered sleepily. Alpha Kane opened the

Slowly pushing the door open, I stepped into the ladies' room. One of the stalls was occupied. I stood there for a moment until I heard her swearing from inside, followed by an agonized groan."Fuck! Argh!"Was she in pain?The agonized cry was like a needle piercing my heart, my legs moved of their own accord, and I knocked on the door cautiously."Zara?" My despair burst out before I could contain it."S...sir..." she answered painfully."Are you okay?" I placed my hand on the door and listened.There was a silence, as if she were trying to find the words before answering."Uh... actually, no..." She hesitated, and I knew she was embarrassed too. It was personal to women, and after all, I was her boss."Talk to me. I will help without judgment." I had to assure her that I would not allow anyone to embarrass her or make fun of what was completely natural.Silence again. I waited patiently."I promise this will stay between us," I spoke again, breaking the oppressive silence."My dres

A genuine grin tugged at Alpha Kane's lips, and he finally smiled, the tension fading a little as we walked down the stairs.What a beautiful smile Alpha had, softening the granite features of his face. He seemed boyish, almost sweet.Turning my gaze away from his handsome face, I focused it in front of me and saw six people seated at a white wooden table.Two women and four men, their eyes fixed on me.One woman, whom I assumed to be Martina, smiled meaningfully, while the other was reserved and distant.We stopped at the table, and Alpha Kane released my hand, walking toward the guests.Reluctantly, I moved forward as Alpha Kane introduced the guests, but my heart was pounding so loudly with excitement that all I could hear was the sound of it in my ears.I greeted them with a wide smile, and their faces brightened even more."Are you comfortable around people?" Nova asked me."If our Alpha is comfortable around humans, then so am I," I replied."Remember, I don't want any fuss arou