Novels by Jo Ha

I was back in my room trying to process everything when the lights went out.Complete darkness. Not even moonlight through the windows.My heart started pounding. Something was wrong. Power doesn't just cut out in a mansion like this without reason.Then I heard it. Footsteps in the hallway. Click. Click. Click.Slow. Deliberate. Someone was walking toward my room.I pressed myself against the wall, trying to stay quiet. Maybe if I didn't make noise, they'd pass by.First I thought it was sore, but the steps were too quiet to be him. The footsteps stopped right outside my door.My hands were shaking. This had to be an assassin. Someone who wanted me dead before I could become Luna. Or maybe a spy from my pack. Or the notices I'm a Luna already? They want me dead? The door handle turned slowly.I held my breath.Light suddenly flooded in from the hallway, blinding me after the darkness."Did I scare you?" Dante stood in the doorway holding a battery-powered lantern. His smile was p

The hallway felt endless as Ivan led me toward the main hall. My legs were shaking with each step."What are they like?" I asked quietly. "The brothers?""Different," Ivan said without looking back. "Very different."We stopped in front of massive double doors. Ivan straightened his jacket and looked at me."Remember, miss. Show respect. Address them as Alpha. Don't speak unless spoken. Your life depends on making a good impression.”He pushed open the doors.The main hall was enormous. A fireplace big enough to stand in. More crystal chandeliers. And at the far end, three men standing behind a long table.I knew immediately who they were. The power rolling off them hit me like a wave. All three were tall, broad-shouldered, with the same dark hair and sharp features. But there were differences.The one in the middle smiled when he saw me. A warm, welcoming smile that didn't reach his eyes.The one on the left looked me up and down like he was inspecting something. His jaw was tight, h

"Do not look through the windows," the enforcer in the front seat said without turning around. I am curious why they instructed me to not look outside but did not dare to do otherwise. Most likely, they do not want me to map out their territory. Smart move.I turned my face away from the glass and closed my eyes. My head was pounding, my vision blurry from crying.This is how they deliver cattle, I thought.The ride felt endless. Forest roads, mountain passes, darkness everywhere. I had no idea where they were taking me or what would happen when we arrived.I thought about running. But where would I go? My own pack just called me a murderer. No other pack would take me in with my reputation.I was completely alone.The car finally stopped. It was very cold as they opened the door and pulled me out.I looked up and saw it looming in front of me. A massive stone mansion built into the mountainside like a fortress. Dark windows stared down at me like dead eyes.The Grimshaw estate.The i

All I understood was that I would be a debt offering for the pack."No!" The word came out of my mouth before I could stop it. "No, Alpha Finnick. You can't do this to me."Finnick's face went hard. "I can do whatever is necessary to protect this pack.""By selling me?" My voice cracked. "By trading me like I'm some kind of animal?""You're unmated," Finnick said coldly. "You have no protection, no rights in this pack. Three dead mates prove you're dangerous to everyone around you.""What do you mean Dead mates, I didn't kill anyone!""The result is the same," the lead enforcer said, looking at his tablet again. "What exactly are you offering, Alpha Finnick?""Her." Finnick pointed at me. "The girl. She's of breeding age, carries the Thorne bloodline, ancient rare werewolf nobility, Umbralath, The Grimshaw brothers could find valuable uses for her, despite the... complications”The enforcer studied me with cold eyes. "Explain these complications.""She's had four mates, three died und

The moon was bright over the clearing. I stood there waiting for Tore, my hands shaking. My heart beat really fast. Tonight would decide everything."He's coming," I whispered. "He has to come."Three hours. I waited three hours for him to make his decision about our mate bond. The pack elders said he needed time to think. Time to consider what accepting me would mean.What it always meant. Death.I heard footsteps in the grass. My breath stopped as Tore came out from behind some buildings, but he wasn't alone. Elder Morio walked beside him, along with four other pack members. Witnesses.My stomach felt sick. You don't bring witnesses for good news."Kiera." Tore's voice cracked when he said my name. He couldn't look at me. His eyes kept moving to the ground, to the buildings, anywhere but my face."Tore." I stepped toward him, but he backed away like I was dangerous. "You came.""I had to." He cleared his throat and stood up straight. "The pack... everyone needs to hear this official