Chapter: Chapter 49Emma forced her lips into something resembling a smile, though she knew it didn’t convince Lily in the slightest. “Really, it’s nothing,” she said quickly, waving her hand as though shooing away invisible insects. “Just a headache.” Lily arched a brow, looking completely unimpressed. “A headache that makes you look like you’re about to hurl yourself off the balcony? Sure.” She didn’t press further, though, thank God. Instead, she slumped into the chair at the desk, tearing open the takeaway bag. The smell of pizza filled the air, making Emma suddenly voracious. “How was work?”, she asked. “I swear,” Lily began, passing Emma a slice that made the woman shriek in delight. Lily rolled her eyes at Emma. She’d been obsessed with greasy foods ever since Lily knew her, and now it was just ridiculous, only Emma got this excited over pizza. “Thank you Lily”, she said with big wet eyes, inhaling the slice. “You were saying something about work”. Lily, completely used to Emma’s pizz
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Chapter: Chapter 48Emma stared blankly at her empty screen, clutching the papers in her hand tightly. Lily was at work. She was in her room, sitting on her bed, and her world was colliding and collapsing.She. Was. Pregnant.She was fucking pregnant. “Argh!”, she let out a short scream. She was definitely dreaming, she closed her eyes and crossed her fingers, hoping she would wake up in a few minutes to realize this was just a dream her brain had concocted because of how much she missed Ross. But Emma knew it wasn’t a dream.She had done an official and non-official test, just casually, just to be sure she definitely wasn’t pregnant because of how dizzy she’d been feeling. She only did it for her own laughter, to rule it out of the reasons for her dizziness, but what was this?!She groaned again and folded in on herself. She had a baby in her. Ross put a baby in her. She slept with Ross one time and he put a baby in her. It felt surreal, like she was watching in on another person’s life and not her
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Chapter: Chapter 47The room, although large, seemed to shrink around Ross. He had never been someone who saw the world in color, but for a short period of time, he had. Emma, she’d been the color in his greyscale life, and because the universe hated him, abhorred him even, she left. Just when he had made his intentions known, when he had begun to make plans, she just went.He stretched his hand and picked up a bottle, eyebrows furrowing when he realized it was empty. He cocked his head over his chair and looked down to see all the bottles around him, they were all empty. He groaned.Pushing back his seat, he all but stumbled to his homebar, picking up two bottles, shaking his head, and making it three. Why could he still feel?Why did his chest still constrict? Why did his heart still hurt? Why did it still feel like the blood that was running in his veins was icy and cold?It had been weeks, he had done everything he could to get numb, but nothing seemed to work. Everything reminded him of her, everyth
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Chapter: Chapter 46The night fell heavy around her, pressing down like a second blanket. Emma had gone to bed beside Lily’s soft chatter about work and morning errands, but when sleep claimed her, it dragged her into someone else’s life.In her dreams, she was small again, far too small. The world was filled with towering walls and heavy voices.A woman’s hand brushed her hair, careful enough not to tug, but careless enough to sting. Her mother’s face was blurred, like smoke in a mirror, but the cold in her tone was sharp. “Don’t fidget. Don’t embarrass me.”The room smelled of stale perfume, and dust clung to curtains that never opened. She wanted to run outside, to see light, to play, but she stayed seated, obedient, waiting for praise that never came.And in the quiet of her little room, she would press her face into her pillow and whisper to herself, “One day, someone will love me.”But no one came.Physically, Emma subconsciously shed a tear.The dream shifted. Time leapt forward.She was older, dr
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Chapter: Chapter 45Emma had been moving through the city like a ghost at first, half-alive in various lobbies and silent cafes, but now, weeks later, she had clawed her way into something resembling a rhythm. She wasn’t just meeting people, she was making herself useful. The kind of usefulness that made her number show up on people’s phones when they were stuck in their business and needed something done.She had a notebook full of names already. Producers, assistants, a woman who ran a little gallery out of her apartment, even the bartender at a place downtown who somehow knew everybody worth knowing. It wasn’t glamorous. It was hard work, harder than an office job, with endless follow-ups and little favors. But the web was forming, and she was in the middle of it. Before too long, her name would have been widespread as a consultant, she just knew it.She had to say, working with the little business owners was a million times more entertaining than she had expected. Like the morning she sat cross-le
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Chapter: Chapter 44Chapter 44 The spider was gone the next morning.Emma lay in the same narrow bed of the hotel room, one arm over her eyes, trying to convince herself that its absence was a good omen. Maybe it had crawled out through a crack in the ceiling, or maybe housekeeping had found it and flushed it down the drain. But she couldn’t shake the ridiculous notion that even the spider had sensed how temporary this stop in her life was. That nothing stayed in place around her for long.She had thought running would be harder. That leaving Ross, leaving the Dale foundation, leaving Eliana, would feel like shackling herself to grief and dragging it across every city block. But the strangest part was how easy it had been in practice. Pack a bag. Get on a couple ubers. Buy a cheap room. Disappear. The logistics were insultingly simple.The ache, though, was the part she hadn’t accounted for.It was still raw, a gnawing thing deep under her ribs. She hadn’t even given herself time to process the last day
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Chapter: Chapter 126Nyx's Pov Warm lips brushed over mine. Soft at first, then firmer. I stirred, blinking against the light that was just beginning to filter through the curtains.“Good morning,” Caspian whispered, his voice still husky with sleep.I smiled and sighed against his kiss. “I love my mornings like this.”His chest shook with laughter. “Mornings that start with me?”“Yes,” I teased, wrapping my arms around his neck. “Don’t you dare stop. Ever.”He kissed me again, longer this time, before pulling back just enough to look at me. His eyes shone in a way that made my chest ache.“I’m happy,” he said softly.I brushed my hand over his jaw. “I can see that.”“No, Nyx,” he whispered, kissing the corner of my lips. “I mean it. I’m very happy. You. Liam. And soon… our baby will be here.”My smile widened. “Yes. Soon.”But before I could say more, the door burst open.“Mama!”Liam’s little voice carried through the room like a song. He ran in, his small feet pattering against the wooden floor. I bar
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Chapter: Chapter 125Caspian's Pov The sound of drums carried through the courtyard, soft at first, then louder as the evening went on. Torches lit every corner, laughter and music filling the air. Humans and wolves danced side by side, the walls of separation gone at last.And there she was, sitting beside me.Nyx.Her hair caught the glow of the fire, her lips curved into a smile that made my chest ache. She leaned toward me every now and then, whispering small things, her fingers brushing mine.For the first time in years, I felt peace.“You’re quiet,” she said softly, her head tilting to look at me.I smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Just watching you.”Her cheeks warmed. “Why?”“Because you’re beautiful. Because I can finally breathe knowing you’re here, safe, with me.”Her smile grew, her eyes bright. “I am happy, Caspian. Truly.”I swallowed, my throat tight. “Are you?”She nodded without hesitation. “Yes. Happier than I have ever been.”The words nearly broke me. I kissed her han
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Chapter: Chapter 124Nyx's Pov When I reached for Caspian through the mindlink, I wasn’t sure it would work. My voice had been weak, my strength nearly gone. But something in me had whispered to try to call his name one last time. To see if he would hear me.And then, he came.The sound of chains rattling echoed in the dungeon before the door slammed open. My heart stopped when I saw him standing there, framed in the doorway. His shoulders broad, his chest rising and falling, his eyes burning like fire.And in his arms was Liam.Tears blurred my vision. He looked alive, safe, untouched. And Caspian…oh, Caspian his eyes watered as they landed on me. For a second, he didn’t move. He just stood there, staring at me like I was something holy, like he was afraid that if he blinked, I would disappear.“Nyx…” His voice cracked on my name. It wasn’t just a word. It was a prayer.My lips trembled. I tried to push myself up from the floor, but my body gave out. He moved instantly, crossing the room in two long str
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Chapter: Chapter 123Caspian's Pov The moment the circle flared around me, I knew I was trapped. I couldn't move an inch. I was stuck in the circle and I hated it. I felt the fire burn against my skin, a heat that went straight to my bones. Every time I tried to move forward, pain shot through me, tearing at my muscles, ripping at my chest. I dropped to one knee, my claws digging into the ground, my breath harsh and ragged. I felt utterly helpless. The word echoed in my head like a curse. I was the Alpha, the one everyone looked to, the one Nyx trusted with her life. But here I was, on my knees, trapped like a weakling, my power locked away by a witch’s spell. I had failed her. I had failed Nyx. Failed the child she carried. Failed Liam. I slammed my fists into the ground, trying to break the circle, but the fire only flared brighter. Agony tore through my chest and I roared, but it was useless. The harder I fought, the stronger the pain became. From outside the circle, Zade’s laughter cut throu
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Chapter: Chapter 122Zade's Pov When I left the dungeon with Nyx’s blood in my hands, I felt a sense of satisfaction. Draven following close behind me. When I entered my room, Keira was already there, waiting like she always did, her eyes sharp, hungry for answers. She stood by the window, arms folded, her gaze snapping to the vial in my hand. “You got it,” she said softly. I held it up between us, the dark liquid swirling inside. “Her blood.” Her lips parted. “And what will you do with it?” I smirked, walking over to the table and setting the vial down carefully. “What I should have done long ago. Drink it.” Draven shifted behind me, uneasy. “Are you sure it will work, Zade? What if blood alone isn’t enough? What if…” I turned on him sharply, my voice like a whip. “Silence.” He dropped his gaze. I picked up the vial again, uncorked it, and held it close. For a second, the scent hit me so hard I nearly lost control. Nyx’s blood. Her power. Her life. All mine. Without hesitation, I tilted the v
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Chapter: Chapter 121Caspian's Pov The fortress loomed in front of us like a shadow that refused to move. We had been camped outside for hours, watching, waiting, listening for any sound, any sign of her. My chest felt like it was being ripped open with every passing minute. Nyx was inside. I knew it. I felt it. Rowan came up behind me, his voice low. “We caught one.” My head snapped around. “Where?” “By the east wall. He was trying to sneak out, probably to report. Kyle and I dragged him into the tent. He’s chained already.” A growl rumbled in my throat before I could stop it. Finally. I had been itching to kill something, anything, and now I had my chance. I stalked through the camp, my warriors parting without a word. The air was thick with tension. Everyone knew what was coming. War was sitting on the edge, waiting for me to give the command. When I entered the tent, I saw him immediately. One of Draven’s men. His hands were chained, his face pale, his body shaking. Rowan stood beside him, a
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Chapter: Chapter 10Ryder's Pov The locker room was alive with noise. Laughter. Shouts. The sound of sticks clacking together as the guys got hyped for the game. I was taping my stick when someone across the room yelled, “Tonight’s our night! Ryder’s bringing us to victory!” The whole room erupted into cheers. “Yeah, Ryder!” “Let’s go, man!” A couple guys slapped me on the shoulder as they passed. I forced a grin, but my eyes drifted across the room… straight to Mason. He was leaning back against the wall, arms folded, his expression flat. When he saw me looking, his mouth twitched into a smile, but not the friendly kind. I wanted to beat him up so bad. My knuckles tightened around the tape. I could walk over there right now. I could slam him against the lockers and make him pay for what he did to Lila. The thought burned in my chest. But I didn’t move. Not yet. The door swung open and Coach walked in. The noise dropped instantly. He stood in the center of the room, his voice carrying
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Chapter: Chapter 9Lila's Pov The cafeteria was loud like always. People were laughing. Forks scraping on trays. Chairs dragging across the floor. Harper was talking about something, her weekend plans, I think, but my mind was somewhere else entirely. Actually, not “somewhere.” Someone. “…and then we could go Saturday if you want,” Harper said, tapping her spoon against her drink lid. “Mm-hm,” I said, not looking up from the apple I was slicing with my plastic knife. “Or Sunday,” she continued. “Depends if you’re working. Are you listening to me?” “Yeah,” I lied. She gave me a suspicious look. “Lila, that’s the third time I’ve had to ask if you’re listening today.” “It’s the second,” I said automatically. “It’s the fifth,” she shot back, narrowing her eyes. I blinked. “Really?” “Yes, really.” Harper leaned forward, resting her chin in her hand. “Okay. Spill.” “There’s nothing to spill,” I said, trying to sound casual. “Lila.” Her voice dropped, and her eyes sparkled like she’d just figured
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Chapter: Chapter 8RYDER’S PovThe sound of blades cutting into the ice is one of my favorite things in the world. It means I’m alive. It means I’m here.And right now, it means I have less than a week before our next game and no room to screw up.The rink was freezing, but sweat was already sliding down my neck under my gear. The coach was barking orders from the side, pacing the blue line like it owes him money.“Move your feet, Hayes! You’re not out here for a Sunday stroll!”I dug in harder, pushing past Mason as we raced for the puck. He tried to shoulder me, but I cut inside and stole it clean. The sound of my stick meeting the puck echoed through the rink. It felt good.We were not just playing with our team today. Mason’s teammates from his travel league were here too, mixing into the drills. The air is thick with competition, half these guys want to take my head off, and the other half want to see if I’m worth the hype.Fine. I’ll show them.I threw myself into every play. Sprinted down the ice
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Chapter: Chapter 7Lila's Pov For the next two weeks, Ryder Hayes was everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I mean everywhere. If I was in class, he was sitting at the desk next to mine. If I was walking down the hall, he was suddenly there, matching my steps like we were in some weird synchronized dance. If I was having lunch, he’d just… appear, plopping his tray down in front of me like we’d been meeting for years. Every single time, it was the same question. “So… decided to be my fake girlfriend yet?” Every single time, it was the same answer. “No.” But Ryder? He didn’t know how to take a hint. It was almost impressive. Almost. Today was no different, except it was worse. Because now he was sitting across from me in the library, leaning back in his chair like he had all the time in the world, while I tried to pretend he wasn’t there. I would have left, God knows I wanted to, but I had a huge history test coming up and I couldn’t afford to lose this study time. Not even to escape Ryde
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Chapter: Chapter 6Lila's Pov I didn’t slow down until I was halfway down the hall. My pulse was still kicking hard in my ears, and not because I’d just rushed out of class.Of all the ridiculous things Ryder could have said… his fake girlfriend?The nerve. The absolute nerve.I spotted Harper leaning against the lockers, scrolling on her phone. She looked up as soon as she saw me.“Finally,” she said. “What took you so long?”I yanked open my locker. “Your new favorite hockey boy.”Her eyebrows lifted. “Ryder?”“Yeah.” I stuffed my books inside and grabbed my jacket.“What did he want?” she asked, stepping closer.I slammed my locker shut. “To make me his fake girlfriend.”Harper blinked. “I’m sorry, what?”“You heard me.”She stared at me for a second, like she was waiting for me to laugh and admit it was a joke. When I didn’t, her mouth fell open. “Are you serious? He just… asked you that?”“In the doorway. Blocking my exit like some big, arrogant wall.” I shook my head. “I told him no.”Harper look
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Chapter: Chapter 5Ryder's Pov The next morning, I was no closer to figuring out how to make Lila say yes.I’d run through at least six different approaches in my head, be nice, be pushy, be charming, bribe her with coffee, play the pity card, even ask Coach to talk to her again, but every version ended the same. She’d look at me with those steady, unreadable eyes and tell me no. She wouldn't even consider it. And I didn’t have time for a no. That would hurt. The clock was already ticking. My grades, eligibility, scholarship, every day mattered.I had gone to the coach's office before class. When I entered, he was standing near his window, looking over the school grounds. “Hi Coach.” I said softly.“Son, you're early today.”“I learnt my lesson yesterday. Didn't want to repeat the same mistake.”“Good.” He turned to look at me. “Figured out a way to get Lila to coach you yet?” “I'm still on it, Coach. It'll happen.” I told him softly and he nodded. “Alright.” The bell rang at that point.“See you
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Bound By The Moon; Fated To Two
Blurb:
When Lena witnessed her parents' brutal murder by the pack's Beta, her life changed forever. Fleeing under her mother’s last warning, Lena escapes her pack with the Beta’s lies of betrayal haunting her footsteps. Cursed to be without a wolf, and prophesied to bring ruin, Lena loses her memory in a vicious attack and awakens in a new pack, unaware of the power she carries within. Taken in by a rival Alpha as a servant, Lena catches the disdainful eye of his arrogant son. But fate binds their souls, igniting a dangerous passion on the night of their mating ceremony. Yet another twist emerges, her mate’s troubled stepbrother is also bound to her, sparking an intense rivalry for her heart. As Lena battles jealousy, political deception, and deadly secrets, fragments of her past begin to resurface, revealing an inheritance of power that could unite or destroy them all.
With love, revenge, and destiny tangled at every turn, Lena must decide between vengeance for her parents and the love of two rival Alpha heirs, all while preparing for the war that awaits when the truth about her origins finally comes to light.
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Chapter: Chapter 2The PlanIsabella's Pov (Five Years Later)I’ve never been good at hiding my nerves. No matter how much I practice my smile or straighten my posture, my body always finds a way to betray me, shaky fingers, restless breathing, a heartbeat that feels too loud in my chest.This morning was no different.It didn't help that I was about to go face to face with the monster that ordered the massacre of my entire family. I knew I would get the job. For five years, I've worked hard just to reach this level. I stood in front of the mirror, dressed in my best charcoal blazer and pencil skirt. The white blouse beneath was crisp, almost stiff, like it understood the seriousness of today. My black heels added two inches to my height and a little too much pressure to my toes, but they made me feel… capable.My fiery red hair was pulled into a low bun, neat enough to look professional, yet still allowing a few loose strands to frame my face. I wished they’d behave, but they never did, just like me.
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Chapter: Chapter 1PainIsabella's Pov The rain fell hard that night, hitting the roof like a thousand tiny fists.I was in my room, sitting on the floor, drawing with the small pencil my father had given me. The smell of wet earth came in through the open window. I remember thinking it was a peaceful night.Then the screams began.They cut through the rain. They were sharp, high, and full of fear. My pencil fell from my hand. My heart jumped so fast it hurt. I ran to the door, opened it, and peered down the hallway.My sister, Amara, was running toward me. Her nightdress was torn at the shoulder. Her hair stuck to her face from sweat and rain. She was barefoot. Her eyes were wide, wild.“Isabella. ” she shouted. “Hide. Please run. Don’t come out”Before I could move, rough hands grabbed her from behind. A man dragged her backward, kicking and screaming. I froze. My legs felt like stone.“Amara.” I screamed, but my voice cracked.There were more men in the house now. I could hear them downstairs. Furni
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Chapter: Chapter 5Lena's Pov "Didn’t expect to find me here, did you?”Theo’s voice was like a sneer, filling the hallway with tension as I took a step back, eyeing him warily. I hadn’t expected to run into him so early, and I definitely wasn’t in the mood for one of his games. “I was just going to get things done,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady and slip past him, hoping he’d be satisfied enough to let me go.But he didn’t move. Instead, he sidestepped in front of me, blocking my path. Before I could react, his hand shot out, gripping my neck, not hard enough to choke me, but firm enough to hold me in place. I gasped, feeling the roughness of his fingers pressing against my throat as he leaned in closer, his breath warm against my cheek.“The way out is there,” he said, his eyes cold as he jerked his head toward the end of the hall. I swallowed, my heart pounding as I tried to maintain my composure. “If you really want me to leave, why don’t you throw me out yourself?”Something crossed hi
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Chapter: Chapter 4Theo's Pov "Get out of my bed before I throw you out myself." My voice was a low growl as I shielded my eyes, trying to shake off the shock of finding her, Lena, curled up on my bed. The sheet barely covered her, draped over her like an invitation. I clenched my jaw, trying to rein in my anger… or maybe something else.“Then get out so I can make sure I’m not naked,” she shot back, her voice firm and unashamed.I lowered my hand just enough to glare at her. “You are supposed to be embarrassed, not blunt.”“Maybe I would be if you hadn’t barged in here without knocking,” she countered, sitting up and clutching the sheet closer. “Besides, it’s not my fault you didn’t make it clear this was your room.”I took a step forward, shaking my head at her defiance. I expected her to look away, to be apologetic, or at the very least, to show some fear. Instead, she held my gaze with that steady, irritating fire that seemed to never leave her eyes. Who was this girl?I snorted, half-amused desp
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Chapter: Chapter 3Lena's Pov “Where are you taking me?” I asked, keeping my voice down. “To the Lord’s Quarters,” she replied, not sparing me a glance.The Lord’s Quarters. I swallowed, dread knotting in my stomach. Whoever this Lord was, I doubted I’d be welcome. I was an outsider, a stranger, and I had no idea why Gideon had chosen to take me in. I wasn’t sure I wanted to know.We turned another corner, and my eyes darted to the tapestries on the wall, anything to distract myself from the tension pooling in my chest. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks. A tall figure stepped out of the shadows, blocking our way. He was dressed in dark clothes that matched the hardened, bitter look in his eyes.“Leave us,” he ordered with a cold tone.The lady's mouth tightened as she bowed and hurried away, leaving me alone in the narrow passage with the stranger. He took a step closer, his eyes went around me, so much disgust and irritation written all over his face. He reached up, his fingers brushing my hair a
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Chapter: Chapter 2Lena's Pov "Where am I?” My voice was a hoarse whisper, echoing in the silence of the unfamiliar room. My head throbbed, a dull, relentless ache that pulsed behind my eyes.I blinked, trying to clear my vision. I didn’t remember coming here. Was I….in paradise? I was so sure hell wouldn't be as beautiful as the room I was in.A creak broke the silence, the sound of a door opening somewhere nearby. I panicked, jolting me fully awake. I stumbled, clumsy in my disorientation, and threw myself behind a thick, dark curtain hanging by the side of the room. I pressed my back against the wall, trying to steady my breaths. Who was here? And where was I?Heavy footsteps approached, crossing the floor with a confident, unhurried pace. I held my breath as a voice, deep and calm, spoke from somewhere nearby.“You don’t need to hide. I know you’re awake.” My heart raced as I pressed closer to the wall. How did he know I was up? I hadn’t made a sound. Before I could even think of an escape, a s
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