Novels by Sly Angel

Rafael’s POVI was being held back by a very thin thread. Any slight push was going to send me over the edge.I expected Blaine to give me the extra push that would send me over with one more stupid comment, but surprisingly, he didn’t.He simply smirked and raised his hands in mock surrender as he backed away from, “Fine, have it your way.”Something about the way he said it rubbed me the wrong way, but I was too angry to dwell on suspicion.I stood alone in the enclosed garden for a while to get my emotions under control before I stepped out.By the time I did that, Blaine was nowhere to be seen, but I knew that Ted was keeping an eye on him.It was surprising that he didn’t come with that prick Mike Flamez. That just made me worry more, Blaine was most dangerous when he moved alone.As I was about to head back inside, a black Cadillac SUV pulled into the parking spot, and alpha Jason Jackman stepped out.There was a busty lady tangled hand in hand with him, and they were grinning w

Blaine’s POVA nasty grin crossed my face when I spotted Rosa across the yard barking orders as some scared workmen.I crossed the cobbled floor briskly as I made my way to her.I saw her spot me from the corner of her eyes, and I saw her expression shift from one of authority to dread in under a second.She turned to face me and forced a smile. “Alpha Blaine, what a pleasure to see you.”I returned her smile, “Rosa, I can’t say the same.”She swallowed nervously, chuckled and turned away from me, and kept on with what she was doing.“I can’t believe that you were let off so easily after the blunder you caused,” I said so causally as I leaned against a street lamp post.“Rafael must either be so lenient or simply inept.”She shuddered and stiffened as she turned to face me again, “What?” her eye brows were raised.I raised mine too to match her look, “Are you going to play stupid, now?”Her expression became hard, “I don’t know what you are talking about, and I don’t appreciate you ta

Blaine’s POVThe chains clanged in the basement as I crumbled to the floor. The curse was becoming more and more painful. I gritted my teeth as beads of sweat dropped freely off my face.I heard the pitter patter of feet and smelled her scent long before she came into view.Megan was clutching a giant bottle of cold water in her hand as she unlocked the reinforced steel bars and came inside the holding cell.“Here you go, Lord.”I snatched the bottle from her and twisted off the cap hastily, and gulped the content in one fell swoop, crumbling the bottle and tossing it aside.My insides still felt like they were on fire.I exhaled hotly.Megan was sobbing gently as she undid my restraints.“Oh, cut it out,” I snapped at her in irritation.“How much longer, my lord?” she asked amidst sobs. I stared at her, a disgusted look on my face. “Since when did I discuss such matters of my health with you?”She bowed deeply, “Forgive me, my lord, it’s just that – just that –”“Just that what?” I

Lacy’s POV“What is her outlook?”My eyelids fluttered open. I could hear voices, one sounded familiar but I could not yet quite make out whose it was.“It is incredible, her rate of healing is unprecedented for a low born wolf.”I blinked again.Where they talking about me? My vision was still blurry as I strained to see.I could make out the outline of three people, but I could not clearly see their faces yet.I let out a deep breath and closed my eyes again. I felt tired, like I was completely drained, but then I remembered that the kids were supposed to be back from school any moment from now.I sat up suddenly in a panic.“My kids!” the words tumbled out uncontrollably.“Don’t worry, they are safe.”I opened my eyes as my vision cleared up. I stiffened, “Alpha?”Alpha Rafael was leaning in close to me, a probing look in his eyes.Why was he here? I didn’t understand. The last thing I remembered was calling Blaine. What happened?As if he was reading my mind, he answered. “You

Lacy’s POVMy heart was slamming against my rib cage as if it wanted out of my chest. I looked at the stainless hilt of the knife that had just punctured my fridge and then at the shadowy figure that was making its way to me.WTF? How could this be happening? How could it be happening in my house of all places?I struggled to my feet.“I can’t believe you dodged that,” came the croaky voice from the hooded silhouette that had been cleverly concealed in the dark parts of the room.My cheek burned with an intensity that scared me, but I was too afraid to focus on that.“Miracles don’t happen twice,” the figure said.As he withdrew another concealed dagger, the side of the blade caught the light and gleamed in my face.I just realized with horror what was about to happen. His tongue was out, and he licked the blade before tossing it at me with what appeared to be all his might.I tried to roll out of the way, but I was not fast enough. The blade lodged into my right lap, and a burning

Lacy’s POV“Hey, Lace, you got a minute?” Cassandra said as she popped her head into my office.I looked up from the open files on my glass table with a frown, “What is it?”She stepped in, running her palms across her tight-fitting gown, “Hey, you have been away for a long time now. We thought you quit.”I stared at Cassie. Of all the things on my mind, she was the last thing I expected I would have to deal with.“As you can see Cassie, I didn’t quit and I am also quite busy– ” I made sure to drag the last bit.“I for one didn’t fall for the rumor, I did think you were sick though,” she replied gleefully.I stared at her with a blank look. Did she not hear me? Or was she just pretending?Surely, even she could not be that obnoxious.“Can I help you with anything?” I said pointedly.She shrugged, “Not really, just checking in to see how my fellow Junior Partner is doing.”I forced a smile, “As you can see –”“Yeah, you are better than good. The vacation must have done you well.”“I d

KAMARASurprisingly, the morning sun was already high in the sky when my eyes finally fluttered open. I blinked at the digital clock on my nightstand. Almost 10:00 AM. I had completely slept in a luxury I hadn't allowed myself in what felt like centuries.Yawning, I pulled on a comfortable sweater and stepped out into the hallway, only to find Kaela walking out of her room at the exact same time, rubbing her eyes with a sleepy groan."What did you put in that food last night, Kaela?" I teased, leaning against the banister as we made our way toward the grand staircase. "I feel like I’ve been asleep for a decade."Before Kaela could even manage a groggy response, we reached the top of the stairs and stopped dead in our tracks.The entire living room below had been transformed. Streamers in deep gold and soft silver draped gracefully from the high ceilings, and a massive banner reading HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY KAMARA & KAELA! stretched across the main wall. Before we could even process the si

KamaraA Year LaterTime has a strange way of reshaping our lives when we aren't looking. For an entire year, I had completely buried myself in my studies, trading the dangerous chaos of my family’s world for the quiet, predictable rhythm of university lecture halls. The past year had changed everything.My phone buzzed in my hand, the screen lighting up with a name I had spent the last twelve months trying to lock away.Brian. He had reached out a dozen times over the past few months, begging for a chance to explain, to mend the wreckage he’d contributed to. And while he seemed to be doing well for himself now that his father was locked securely behind bars, forgiveness wasn't something I could just hand over. I didn't trust him. I didn't know if I ever would.With a definitive swipe, I declined the call, pushing the thought aside as the car came to a stop in front of the estate. I hadn’t been back properly in almost a year. But now I was finally here.And tomorrow…I was turning

KamaraI couldn't register the information at once.I looked at Dr. Laurence, but her face was beginning to blur into a smear of clinical white and sterile grey. “That can’t be true, right?” I looked at Elijah, desperate for him to tell me this was just another mind game, another lie to keep me off balance. “Right?”Elijah didn't look at me. He was staring at the floor, his hands shoved so deep into his pockets his knuckles were likely white. The doctor hesitated, then she slowly shook her head.“At the moment, I know it’s a lot to process. But it’s too early to say 'permanent,'" she clarified. "With intensive physical therapy and time, the nerves may recover. But for the foreseeable future, he’s going to be in a wheelchair.”May. Not would.I leaned against the wall, my heart fracturing. All I could feel was a violent, erratic thumping in my chest. He saved me, and this was the cost. "Does he know?"“I haven’t said it directly yet. But judging from his reactions…” She sighed softly,

KAMARA“I still think this whole thing is unnecessary.”A soft laugh left my lips as I adjusted the shopping bag sitting beside me in the backseat.“You’ve said that three times already,” I muttered into the phone.“And I’ll say it again,” Father replied smoothly. “We can have dinner without turning it into a royal ceremony.”“It’s not a ceremony,” I argued, smiling despite myself. “It’s literally just dinner.”“With enough food to feed an army.”“That’s because Kaela barely eats.”“And?”“And you eat…well…”A low chuckle rumbled through the speaker. It was strange.Weeks ago, speaking to my father felt impossible. Now we could somehow sit on a call arguing about dinner plans and food portions like normal people.Normal.I never thought we would get here.“You’re smiling,” he suddenly said.I blinked. “What?”“You always go quiet when you smile.”Something softened painfully in my chest.Maybe he was learning me too.I looked out the car window, watching the streets blur past. “Maybe

KamaraFor the next few days, Jace hadn’t woken up.The doctors kept saying he was recovering, though very slowly. There were too many internal injuries, too much damage his body had sustained, and every step of his treatment had to be handled carefully.It hurt hearing it every single time, but at least he was alive. That was the only thing keeping me together.Life outside the hospital had somehow continued moving, even after everything that happened.Matthias had finally been arrested.The authorities found enough evidence in the files we recovered to bury him for good, and whatever they discovered inside his house only made things worse for him. For once, justice was actually happening.And Elijah…I had seen him a few times over the past week whenever he came around to help with bills or check in on things. He looked different now. Lighter somehow. Like he was finally trying to rebuild himself after everything.I liked that for him.Honestly, I liked that for all of us. Maybe thi

Kamarawas it. My life up until this moment.They said minutes before you die, the best moments of your life flash before your eyes. But right now, all I could see was fear. The cold barrel of the pistol was a focal point of terror against my skin. I could smell the gunpowder and the sweat on Ricko’s palm as he hauled me up. My feet barely touched the floor."Mom, please..." My voice was thin and shaky."I'm scared. I don't want to die. Mom, do something!""Keep your mouth shut, girl!" Ricko snarled, his grip on my throat tightening until I felt the pressure in my eyes. He looked at my mother with an ugly grin. "You see her, Vivian? This is your handiwork. Every tear she sheds, every bruise on that boy on the floor, it’s all because of you. You ruined their lives before they even started living it."My mother was shaking so hard the gun in her hand was a blur. "No... I tried to protect them. I did it for my family… all I do is for my family.”"Look where that landed you!" He barked.