The Alpha Who Stole My Christmas
Christmas was meant to be her favorite time of the year… until an unknown Alpha stole it.
Lisa’s world shatters on Christmas Eve when she finds her fiancé in bed with his stepmum. Heartbroken, she escapes to a club, gets drunk, and ends up in the arms of a dangerously handsome stranger.
She thinks it’s a one-night slip… until she follows her best friend home and discovers two shocking truths:
Her best friend is a werewolf.
And the man she slept with is her best friend’s father, Alpha Zayne Bat, ruler of the strongest and most fearful pack.
Caught between her ex’s public lies, a supernatural world she never believed in, and a pull toward a man she should never want, Lisa’s life spirals into danger, desire, and a fate she never asked for.
This Christmas, heartbreak was supposed to end her story.
Instead, it begins the one she was never meant to escape.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 89LISA “You have just five minutes, five minutes, and you are out of here, and I mean it this time, Zayne.” Listening to him would give me the closure I needed to move on, and I knew Zayne. When he set his mind on achieving something, nothing ever stopped him. Halfway through hearing him speak, I was already soaked in tears. I had no idea what being an Emperor truly meant. “I didn’t want to get you involved in all of this. I thought the fight would be very messy, but it seems this Emperor only has to think a word.” He winked at me, that goofy Zayne I knew. He stood up and walked toward me until he stopped right in front of me and held my shoulders. All the anger I felt at that moment melted away. With this man, I was never fully in control of my emotions, and after everything he just told me, I knew I wouldn’t stay mad for long. “I love you so much, Pumpkin. I don’t want to be anywhere else but right beside you.” I was about to be a fool for the umpteenth time. ***** ONE YEAR L
Last Updated: 2026-02-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 88ZAYNE“That was funny, but an expensive joke.”Scar was the first person to speak. Bruno followed almost immediately, both of them laughing like I had just cracked a terrible joke.Not once did I expect my words to be taken seriously.“I shouldn’t have been an Alpha in the first place, judging by the circumstances surrounding our birth. This is not up for debate. It is an order from your Emperor.”“What?” Mum and Lucas said at the same time.They were clearly the only two people in the room who had been entirely in the dark, oh, Josh too.“I knew your healing wasn’t ordinary,” Lucas said, sounding almost excited. “That poison was the strongest of them all. Emperor, that nullifies the prophecy. Your words alone can nullify it.”I wondered what was running through his mind as he continued.“You know, all my life I was so obsessed with power, chasing it endlessly, holding onto things that didn’t matter. In the process, I lost the most important humans in my life: my children. I don’t wan
Last Updated: 2026-02-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 87ZAYNE“What’s happening to me? Why am I seeing Papi?”The audacity. The sheer audacity of her calling me by that name.I watched Elena move in circles, her hands clutching her head as she kept opening and closing her eyes. Suddenly, she screamed, dropping to her knees.“What’s going on? Why can’t I stop seeing him?”“Enough of the act, Elena. This is me. Zayne. Your Papi.” I stepped forward slowly. “You of all people should know that eliminating me was never going to be that easy. How have you been, my darling? Do you mind if we chat? Your daughter, sorry, our daughter, has been longing to see you. Shall we?”She wrapped her arms around herself, rocking back and forth. The loss of her baby had clearly done something to her. Her once well-kept hair was dry and lifeless. Dark circles framed her eyes, and her face looked pale and hollow. But whatever pity I might have had died the moment she released that arrow.She shook her head violently, like someone being electrocuted.“No. This can
Last Updated: 2026-01-31
Chapter: CHAPTER 86ZAYNEEmily walked into my room with a gloomy face. I already knew what it was about. It had been days, and she hadn’t seen Lisa or spoken to her.“Dad, why do you look so unbothered?” she asked. “This is the fourth day, and we haven’t heard anything from Lisa. Both of you said she would be joining us soon. What if something bad has happened to her? I just came back from the island, and there was no sign of her anywhere.”There was no point dragging the truth away from her. I knew my daughter. She wouldn’t stop until she got answers.“She’s fine,” I said calmly. “It’s better this way. She has been through a lot and deserves some breathing space.”I swallowed hard. This was difficult for me, but I knew it was for the best. I loved her deeply, and I would never forgive myself if I dragged her into all this mess. It was too much.Being an Emperor had always been the real reason I never wanted to get married, though I often hid behind my parents’ failed marriage as an excuse. But when Lis
Last Updated: 2026-01-30
Chapter: CHAPTER 85LISAWas I really going to take my own life?Emily hadn’t left my side since we left Bee’s place. She followed me like my own shadow, even down to the restroom.It was already getting dark. The night felt longer than usual, and the wind was so strong that every time it blew, I looked toward the door, hoping Zayne would walk in with enough explanation for all of this.“I think we should sleep, Lisa. I miss Dad so much that I wish what we saw today were true. But if he were alive, we would be the first people he would come to, and you know this. It’s time for you to move on, Lisa. Please.”Was she hiding something from me, too?I didn’t know anymore. Everyone was a suspect now.I tried to stand up to get a glass of water, but froze midway when I felt his presence… his scent.Standing at the door was Zayne.Nothing had changed about him, except that he looked even more handsome.The glass of juice Emily was holding slipped from her hand and shattered on the floor, orange juice splashing
Last Updated: 2026-01-28
Chapter: CHAPTER 84LISAMy Zayne. I was frozen on the spot, but Lucia wasn’t. Then we heard a loud growl, and I turned in the direction of the sound and saw Josh’s wolf hiding behind a tree like he was scared.A black wolf, two white wolves, and Zayden’s wolf growled at Josh’s wolf, and he followed them, running away from the woods.I was too startled to run after him, same as Emily. We only thought about it when we were finally back in the hotel room.“You saw him, didn’t you? Zayne, he is alive. Why hasn’t he come for us? Why are they running after Josh? Gosh! I should have run after him, but I was so shocked I didn’t even ask Lucia to run after them.”I yanked the bedsheets off in frustration and threw the pillow away.“I don’t know, Lisa. I am as surprised as you are. Seeing Dad’s wolf in the woods this morning is a lot. What if it is a false connection?”I shot her a look. “False connection, and both of us felt it?”“We need to leave now. Scar will answer my question.”I drove as fast as I could, a
Last Updated: 2026-01-27
One Year To Lose You
One Year to Lose You
Maya Bennett has twelve months left to live.
At twenty-one, she has everything: bestselling books, wealth, and a man who loves her enough to kneel with a ring in his hand.
So she breaks his heart.
On the night he proposes, Maya tells Ray she has fallen out of love. That she wants someone else, she walks away before he can see her fall apart because it’s easier to be hated than mourned.
Then she meets Jay, a stranger in sportswear who can’t pay his taxi fare, so she thought… but in the real sense, he is the man the city knows as billionaire Jay Naire.
She offers him a deal: pretend to be her boyfriend for one year. Make it convincing for Ray to forget her before she’s gone, and Jay agrees.
But the more they fake it, the more real it becomes.
And before the year runs out, Maya finds herself trapped between two men, the one she tried to save, and the one who refuses to let her go.
Will twelve months be enough to lose both of them?
Or will she run out of time first?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 54MAYAI broke away from the kiss the moment I heard Jane clear her throat.“Sorry, I just wanted to collect water; you both can continue.”The smile on her face made it even more embarrassing. I let out a loud breath the moment she left. Jay did not even look bothered that his sister had just caught us kissing like teenagers who could not control themselves.“I am sorry, I shouldn’t have,” I said, looking anywhere but at him.“Well, I am not sorry. I know I should be, but I am not Maya. I will be waiting for you. Please go get ready.”The way he said it made my chest tighten.I almost ran out of the kitchen like someone was chasing me, straight to my room. But of course, Jane was already seated on the couch, bottle of water in her hands, smiling like she had just watched a full movie.“What? Why are you looking at me like that?”Argh! This is so embarrassing.Even my voice gave me away. My head was spinning with everything that just happened. What exactly was I thinking when I kissed J
Last Updated: 2026-04-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 53MAYA“We are here now. Are you okay? You have been quiet since we got to the restaurant and the drive back to your house.”“I am fine, Ray, just a slight headache.”My voice came out softer than I intended, but nothing about me felt normal. My heart has been unsettled since Ray mentioned Jay and Sia getting married. The words have been replaying in my head like a broken record.Jay is getting married.They are about to build a family.I don’t even know why it hurts this much. I have no right to feel this way. Jay doesn’t owe me anything, not even loyalty. What we had was clearly defined from the beginning: a contract.Why does it feel like I just lost something I didn’t even realize I was holding onto?Ray stepped out first and came over to my side, opening the door like he always does. His hand stretched out to help me, and I took it, even though my fingers felt cold against his.“Thank you for the dinner. I am sorry if I didn’t say much tonight.”“It is fine, sugar,” he said gently.
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 52JAYThe meeting progressed deep into the night. From analyzing the strategy needed to promote our newly launched beauty line to weighing the possible pros and cons, everything felt exhausting, yet necessary. Everyone was talking, contributing ideas, but my mind kept drifting.My phone was on silent, but I could feel the vibration against the table. This was the fourth time it buzzed, same caller; my old woman.I wonder what is so urgent that made her keep calling.A message popped up on the screen.‘Come over to the house tonight. I made dinner, lots of love from Granny.’I read the message twice, just to be sure I didn’t misread it.“Lots of love?”Since when?I scoffed lightly.This woman definitely has something up her sleeve.“I have already contacted two of the city’s top models, Ms. Isabella Arande and Cardi Peters. We will likely use either of them for the brand shoot or both.” The head of marketing said, pulling my attention back to the room.“That won’t be necessary,” I cut i
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: CHAPTER 51MAYAShe started laughing, pointing directly at my face. “You need to see your face right now. Like a ghost just walked in. I was just teasing you, Maya.”I forced a small smile, but something about her laugh didn’t sit right with me.Was she tipsy already?Why was she laughing like that this early in the day?Before I could say anything else, my phone rang; it was Ray.I picked it up immediately.“Hi.”“Good morning, sugar,” his voice came through, warm and familiar. “Are you out? I’m at your house, and you’re not here.”My heart skipped.I forgot to tell him.“Oh… I’m sorry about that,” I said quickly. “I slept at Jane’s place. Dr Jane. I will be staying there for a while, just to feel safe.”The lie came out smoothly.I hated that I was getting used to lying.“Okay, my love,” he replied. “Just send me the address. I will come pick you up for dinner tonight. I have a surprise for you.”My chest tightened immediately.A surprise?The last time he said that, he proposed.I wasn’t rea
Last Updated: 2026-04-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 50MAYAI woke up to a soft knock on my door the next morning.“Come in.”I was still stretching when Jay walked in, carrying a tray, and placed it gently on my bed.“Good morning, sunshine. Breakfast in bed for the most beautiful woman to grace New York. Did you sleep well?”I nodded shyly.I wasn’t expecting this. I thought everything between us ended the moment the truth came out.“Thank you, Jay. You know you don’t have to do this.”He handed me a cup of tea, calmly spreading peanut butter on the bread before taking a bite and passing the slice to me.“Officially, I am still your boyfriend. It hasn’t been up to a year, remember?”I paused.“Are we still on that?”He gave me that look. The one that says, "Are you being serious right now?" and just watched me quietly as I ate.Jay has a way of making me smile without even trying.The way his eyes dimmed slightly, the way he just sat there watching me like I was something worth looking at, made me grin more than I wanted to.“Today is g
Last Updated: 2026-04-10
Chapter: CHAPTER 49MAYA“Maya, you are here.”Sia sluggishly got up from the couch. Her bump wasn’t showing, but the way she moved, carefully holding her waist, already gave her away. If Jay hadn’t told me, I might have missed it, but now, every single movement of hers felt intentional.“Maya.”I looked up the stairs just in time to see Jane running down towards me. She wrapped her arms around me in a warm hug.“You look good in that dress. Hospital gowns really hide too much of your beauty.”I smiled at her words, my sweet girl.“You know what,” Sia cut in, already dragging her feet towards us, “I think the three of us should make cupcakes. I have been craving that. Come with me.”“No,” Jay said immediately, stepping forward. “She needs to rest, Sia.”“It’s fine, Jay,” I said quickly. “I can manage. Besides, it’s part of the exercise. Don’t worry, we will be fine.”He stared at me for a moment like he wanted to argue, then gave in.“Alright. I will be in my room.”I avoided looking at Sia. Avoided her
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
HIS MOST WANTED KARMA
He ruined Her Life, the man she gave everything to, even her kidney.
But she is back with a new face and a new identity, seeking to exact a pound of flesh and reclaim her child.
Three years ago, everybody thought Alicia was dead, including her ex-husband, Lucas, and sister, Becky, who betrayed her. What they didn't know was that a top sailor rescued her, and her face that was once scarred beyond recognition was rebuilt through advanced facial reconstruction.
Now, she has the face of a goddess, and a top business tycoon who commands power, not the regular naive girl that Lucas discarded.
What happens when her ex-husband, Lucas, unknowingly falls for the woman he once destroyed?
What happens when the betrayer becomes the beggar?
Because this time, she’s not his savior.
She’s his Karma.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 122ALICIA/DANIELLA’S POVTWO YEARS LATERI can't believe it’s already been two years. I never imagined myself owning a diary, but here I am, writing it all down. The therapist I’ve been seeing for the past year recommended journaling, and honestly, it’s helped. I’m in a much better place now.A whole lot happened two years ago, dearest diary. Becky’s body was found close to Ethan’s house. From the investigation, it was linked to a girl named Soso, who apparently planned everything with Lucas. The judge was lenient enough to give Lucas life imprisonment. Who would have thought things would end like that?I don’t know why, but I felt sad when I learned about Becky’s death. She was someone I considered a sister for years. But she chose that path. I was tired of living in anger, so I forgave both my mum and dad. Oops! I love the sound of that. And yes, Zoe did the same. Diego acts all tough, but I know he deeply cares about our mum. I now have two step-siblings: Diego and my little pumpkin,
Last Updated: 2025-10-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 121Alicia couldn’t tell how long they had been tied to the chairs. Her whole body ached, but it was nothing compared to the heaviness in her heart. She kept staring at Captain Smith, her mind swarming with questions. He looked too calm for the deep mess they were in. Then, the door opened.Larry walked in and said to the two men watching over them, "My father asked that I show you two something in that smaller room. Come with me."The men followed him, unaware of what was coming. Larry slowed down, let them go inside the small room, then quickly slammed the door shut and locked it. The room had been laced with chemicals strong enough to knock any human unconscious. He wasted no time pulling a small table knife from his back pocket and cutting Captain Smith loose.Captain Smith immediately began untying Alicia, who looked at Larry, confused."We have to leave now, Captain," Larry said urgently. "Before the boys outside come back. I don’t know how long my father will be gone."Captain Smit
Last Updated: 2025-10-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 120"You are surprised to see him, right? I know. He is my son. You know, when he told me that you specifically instructed him to make sure that Daniella was shielded during the summit, and that you even made him impersonate you as the CEO..."Scar's voice echoed through the empty room."I said to myself, why would Captain Smith go to this extent to protect someone? I don't want to bore you two with long stories. But I had a DNA test carried out. Larry here made that happen, and it confirmed my suspicions."He paused, watching their reactions."He has a daughter, all along. I also know that she had her face changed and that she is a twin… Zoe."Alicia kept looking at Scar, then turned her gaze to Captain Smith, who hadn’t said a word to deny any of it. The expression on his face told her everything she needed to know. It was true. All of it.Every day felt like a discovery. Her identity, her child’s paternity, everything around her felt like a lie. What else was left? Another child? More
Last Updated: 2025-10-25
Chapter: CHAPTER 119“They have who?” Tim asked, his voice mixed with panic. He had been watching Captain Smith’s face since he picked up that call. The expression on his face had completely shifted, darkened. Tim could tell something serious was wrong.“Scar,” Captain Smith said finally. “He has Daniella. I’ve had my men watching him for years... how could this happen? The idiot wants to see me. If he so much as touches a strand of her hair, I’ll make him join his brother.”The way he spoke, so fierce, so unlike the man Tim had known for years, sent a chill through his spine. He swallowed hard, struggling to match the calmness in his voice.“Who are these men? Who is Scar? Uncle, how did you get involved with them? They sound dangerous, and you... I’ve always known you to love peace. What do they want with Daniella? None of this is making sense. And you’re not helping by keeping me in the dark.”“I’m gradually losing my mind too, Tim,” Captain said. “It doesn’t make sense to me either. But I need you to
Last Updated: 2025-10-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 118Alicia opened her eyes slowly to a room filled with unfamiliar faces and an even more unfamiliar atmosphere. Her head felt heavy, like she had been out for days. Then, the memory started returning, Mr. Peter, the apology, and the sudden blackout. She sat up slowly, taking in her surroundings.A man with a large scar stretching from his eyebrow to the bottom of his cheek stood nearby. The scar had been stitched up so finely it almost looked like a birthmark. His presence was unnerving."Seems like you needed the sleep," he said with a smirk. "You slept through the whole night. It’s 10 a.m. already. I must say, you are really beautiful. Took after your dad’s good gene, huh?"Alicia furrowed her brows, confused. Who was this man? She eyed him warily as he dragged a chair close to the bed and sat."My name is Scar. You are Alicia... also known as Daniella Smith."She scoffed. "You must be one of Lucas’s goons. Sent to scare me? You’re wasting your time. If you know what’s good for you, le
Last Updated: 2025-10-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 117Bryan didn't know what to say to the woman who gave him life, and was now gradually draining it from him. Mrs. Judge was still on the floor, wailing so hard. None of the maids dared go close to them. They all stuck to their chores, pretending like they saw nothing.Just then, Judge walked in, his chauffeur carrying his suitcase behind him. He stopped abruptly when he saw his wife sobbing on the floor."What is going on, son? Why is your mum crying like this?"Bryan didn’t answer immediately. He stared hard at his father, trying to keep his voice steady."Ask your wife. She has all the answers. And while you're at it, tell her this: she should never show her face at my door or office again. If she dares, I’ll get her arrested for trespassing, and I mean every single word I just said now."Even though his tone was low, the seriousness in his words was undeniable. Both his parents felt it. He didn’t wait for a response; he left without another word.Judge hurried to his wife, helping her
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 81IRISH POV I didn’t stay to hear the rest of it. I went over to the kitchen to get a bottle of water. It has been one hell of a discovery. Mummy spent the best part of her life gambling and resenting Mr. Smith, who apparently is my father, while he spent his time mourning his dear loved one. How pathetic. I didn’t know how to feel about all of this. Finding out my father isn’t an asshole, and that he is one hell of a fine man, made me truly forgive my mum. I mean, the man is cute. I don’t know how to act around him. I have spent almost all my life resenting him as well for what his absence did to us. I took a bottle of water and turned to go. My heart almost dropped when I bumped into Diego standing right in the kitchen. “You scared me!” I held my chest. I wanted to ask him how he got here, but that would be a silly question. The mafia king appears anytime. “Sorry about that.” I was already taking the water when I noticed him staring at me intensely. “Nigga, I know my face is
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
Chapter: CHAPTER 80IRISH POVGrandma immediately snatched my hand away from him like his touch alone could contaminate me.“Mum, is this you?” the man said, his voice shaking slightly. “I have looked for you everywhere.”Looking closer at him, my brain finally connected the dots. I met him at the resort, the man with the messed-up love story.“I heard about Lucy’s death,” he continued softly. “I am so sorry.”Grandma’s face changed instantly.“It is your entire family that is dead!” she snapped. “My daughter is well and alive, Smith. Now get your silly self out of here before I call the cops on you!”Smith, that name again. It rang louder this time.Didn’t Mum say something about Smith being our father?I slowly turned my head back to him, then to Grandma, and gasped.No way.No actual way.“Lucy is alive?” he asked, completely thrown off. “How? I saw her grave. I even got her flowers just last month when I went visiting.”Okay.Something is very wrong here.Very, very wrong.Because right now, this is
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Chapter: CHAPTER 79IRISH’s POV“You look pretty.”Jimmy said it so casually, like he wasn’t capable of ruining my entire emotional stability with just one sentence.He was leaning against the table, taking a lazy bite of an apple like he had no problems in this world.What do they say about apples again?Exactly, temptation.And this one?Walking, talking temptation with zero self-control.I rolled my eyes slightly, but inside? My stupid heart did one small flip.“I was able to get hold of the person who took the video of us,” he continued, tossing the apple up and catching it like a bored rich boy. “It was Lilly. Your jealous girlfriend.”He winked.I blinked. Then blinked again.That girl.That damn girl will never mind her business.If I still had my “Idris balls” on, I would have scratched her face without blinking.“Of course it’s Lilly,” I muttered. “That girl needs a full-time job.”Jimmy chuckled softly, clearly enjoying my irritation.I didn’t even bother responding again.Instead, I turned tow
Last Updated: 2026-04-07
Chapter: CHAPTER 78IRISH’s POV“Are you okay? What happened?”The phone almost slipped from my hand, but Nicki was fast enough to catch it before it kissed the floor.She didn’t even wait. She started going through it immediately.“Damn!” she exclaimed. “How did they even get a video of this?”She kept scrolling, her face shifting between shock and amusement.“Just breathe, okay,” she added, patting my shoulder like I was about to faint. “You weren’t called a thief or a murderer. Just some homophobic maggots calling you out. It’s nothing serious. The heart knows what it wants. There is nothing wrong with being gay.”For a second… just one second… I had to pause and mentally check my body.Because what the actual fuck is she saying?I slowly turned my head to look at her.If confusion had a face, it would be mine.I shot her a look, what are you even saying right now’?She caught it instantly and mimicked zipping her mouth with an invisible key.Good. Because if she had said one more word, I might have s
Last Updated: 2026-04-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 77IRISH’s POV“His name is not important. He is just a sperm donor. Mum, I really hope you change this time, not you trying to scheme your way into Diego’s heart. You won’t like the outcome.”I almost added that Diego was the kind of man who could slit someone’s throat without blinking, just to scare her straight, but that would be giving away information I wasn’t ready to explain.She held my hands like we were in some emotional Nollywood scene. If she weren’t my mum, I would have rolled my eyes so hard they’d fall out.“Diego, how did you meet him? He is such a nice, handsome man.”And there she goes again. Wiggling her brows like a teenager.This woman has no shame, but I dare not say that loud.“Mum,” I said slowly, already tired, “just forget about it. Just behave and forget about Smith. You will do that for us, right?”She nodded quickly, like a child being promised sweets, then pulled me into a tight hug. Then she whispered, “I think he likes you.”I pulled back immediately. “M
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 76JIMMY“I’m not ready to talk about her. Don’t worry, you will get to know her at the right time. So, will you help me out or not?”She shrugged and rolled her eyes.“Fine. Coincidentally, someone I know is nursing a heartbreak. She wants to prove a point to her boyfriend that she has moved on. This can work. I will set up a date tomorrow. I will get going now. Kisses.”She was gone. Looking at the bottle of champagne I ordered earlier, my mind traveled wide. I don’t even know if all of this makes sense.Is she still with him because of the promise she made, or something else? I struggled with my hair. Love makes one do crazy things.The next day, Becky was the first person to call and inform me about my meet-up with the said girl. That was faster than I thought.Hours later, I was done having breakfast, had my shower, and returned to the same restaurant, but this time, waiting for someone else.She arrived almost immediately. From the pictures and descriptions my sister gave, she was t
Last Updated: 2026-01-22
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