Moon Reaper’s Substitute Bride
For centuries the Varkas and the Moon Reapers have spilled each other's blood beneath every full moon that they clash. Wolves call them butchers. Reapers call them beasts. Both call the other enemy. Then the Grand Council speaks a prophecy no one dares defy: only the union of a Varkas daughter and a Moon Reaper's son will stop the bloodshed and unite the families for once and for all. One marriage. One chance for peace.
Aurora Varkas was never meant to wear the bridal dress. Born of her mother's betrayal, unable to shift, stripped of the sacred gifts that mark true Varkas blood, she has lived as an outcast in her own home. When her stepmother shoves her forward as the "true" bride to spare the legitimate daughter, Aurora has no choice but to obey. One whispered truth—that she is the wrong bride, the outcast, the fraud—could reignite a war that once nearly annihilated both kinds.
Cassian Thorne, heir to the Moon Reapers, is a living weapon forged to kill wolves. He expects a spoiled Varkas princess as his bride, someone he can tolerate for the sake of duty, then quietly dispose of along with her family.
What he gets is Aurora.
Quiet. Broken. Powerless.
Or so he thought. . .
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Chapter: Chapter 67~CASSIAN~I was fucking pissed. First Vincent showing up in my territory, trying to make a move on my wife, and now the damn watchers breathing down my neck, threatening to move Aurora back to that prison they called home. I couldn't catch a damn break. Blood from Vincent's wounds was still faint on the air, and I was happy for that. I was so close to finishing him off and he didn't even know it.I looked to my side. Seraphina was a fucking pain in my ass, clinging as if she already were my wife. The girl didn't know when to back down or take a hint.I was so close to risking it all. One word from me and I could start a war just to keep Aurora close. It killed me pretending to be upset with her earlier. I hated the way my voice had come out cold, hated the way she'd flinched. She was mine—the only one who mattered in this mess of lies and forced alliances. The thought of her being taken away made my power stir restlessly beneath my skin, threatening to spill out and choke the l
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: Chapter 66~AURORA~The garden erupted into chaos the moment Seraphina's voice shredded through the night. "What on earth is going on here?" she demanded, rushing down the path. Her eyes widened in genuine shock when they landed on Vincent, still bleeding on the ground where Cassian's power had thrown him. "Vincent?" She gasped dramatically, pressing a hand to her chest as if the sight physically pained her. Her gaze darted between the three of us—me with my tear-streaked face, Cassian showing barely contained fury, and Vincent pushing himself up with a groan. Seraphina covered her mouth with both hands, eyes sparkling with what looked like concern but felt far too fake. "Vincent, I told you I have no choice but to marry Cassian. You shouldn't have caused a scene. There is nothing you can do to stop this arrangement. Nothing that any of us can do."I stared at her, disbelief cutting through my pain. Did she really believe Vincent had come here to stop her union with Cassian? Was Seraphina
Last Updated: 2026-07-11
Chapter: Chapter 65~CASSIAN~I was losing what little control I had left. The gathering dragged on like a rope tightening around my throat, every polite conversation and forced smile made it pull tighter. This was torture—standing here, pretending like I was happy when I've never felt more miserable in my life. My eyes kept scanning the hall, searching for Aurora's familiar form, but she was nowhere to be seen. The spot where she had been standing moments ago was now vacant, her presence vanished without any indication of when she had left or where she might have gone. My chest tightened with a mix of worry and fury. Where the hell was she?Seraphina immediately noticed my frown, her sharp eyes catching the tension in my jaw. She slid closer, her delicate hand brushing against my arm in a possessive gesture that ignited a flicker of anger within me. "Cassian, darling, you seem distracted," she murmured softly, her voice soft. "There are many people waiting for responses to their questions, and your
Last Updated: 2026-07-07
Chapter: Chapter 64~AURORA~The night felt heavier with Vincent still standing there, his presence like a shadow I couldn't escape. I turned to walk deeper into the gardens, desperate to get away, but his hand caught my arm—not hard, but firm enough to stop me. The faint spark of our old mate bond flared weakly at the contact, a painful reminder of what once was. I yanked my hand away, heart pounding.I did not want to hear anything else that he had to say. I did not care. He was no longer important to me. "Vincent, leave me alone," I whispered, voice breaking with the tears I was still fighting. I did not want him to see me cry, especially since these tears had nothing to do with him. He stepped closer, eyes intense under the moonlight. "We need to talk, Aurora. Please. Things are different now."Why did he keep saying that?I laughed bitterly, the sound sharp in the quiet garden. "Different? Seraphina is inside announcing herself as the true princess, the only family I've ever known just threatene
Last Updated: 2026-07-06
Chapter: Chapter 63~AURORA~I couldn't stay in that hall a moment longer. The weight of Seraphina's taunts, the pitying and judgmental stares, the reminder of her claims about Cassian, it all pressed down on my chest until I felt like I was suffocating. Tears still blurred my vision as I slipped through a side door, the cool night air hitting my flushed cheeks. I walked deeper into the gardens, arms wrapped tightly around myself. Pain radiated through every breath. How much more could I endure? The announcement, the public humiliation, and now the possibility that Cassian had truly turned to her. . .it was too much. I kept walking, desperate for distance, for a place where I could let the sobs break free without an audience. Especially since I didn't want Seraphina to taunt me anymore. It reminded me of old times and I hated every second of it. My heart felt raw, bleeding from wounds I thought had gotten over long ago—because of my husband. Rounding a corner near a fountain, I collided straight in
Last Updated: 2026-06-25
Chapter: Chapter 62~AURORA~The gathering dragged on like a nightmare I couldn't wake from. Cassian remained at the center of it all, surrounded by Moon Reapers and nobles who pressed him with questions and cautious congratulations. I stayed near the edge of the hall, trying to become invisible, but my body felt dull. Every forced smile I managed strained my face. My head throbbed from holding it high, from pretending the whispers didn't cut me to the bone.Seraphina had been circling like a predator all evening, but when Cassian was pulled into a deep discussion with a group of high-ranking warriors, she finally broke away. Her gown moved against the floor as she approached me, that triumphant smile sharpening into something cruel. I never thought this day would come. I thought I had finally gotten away from the Varkas people. Now, I had no choice but to see Seraphina every day. And as long as she was here, I would surely be seeing more of my stepmother. My stomach twisted. I wanted to retreat, to
Last Updated: 2026-06-23
His Mate Or His Step-Sister
Mate or be killed.
Our world has become a dangerous place, ruled by the ruthless Soul Keepers—demon-like creatures that take pleasure in thrusting us into the mate hunt. Every five months, two shifters are selected, one male and one female, and they are cast into the treacherous Woods Of Abyss together. There, they must fend off beasts and scavenge for food, but there's one crucial rule: both shifters must mate before the five months expire or face elimination.
My name is Hazel Bonfire and my life is turned upside down when I'm chosen for this brutal hunt. Unfortunately, the male selected to join me is none other than my step-brother, Ashton Rider. Thrown into a perilous forest, we must depend on one another for food, shelter, and warmth. Ashton is painfully aware that his mate can see everything unfolding between us, and each time he betrays her for the sake of the hunt, it destroys a piece of him. . .I hate what it's doing to us—all of us. I hate that we do not have a choice. But more than anything, I hate that I'm beginning to feel things for Ashton that I know will destroy the relationship we once had. . . forever.
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Chapter: Chapter 108~HAZEL~Elias's smile was easy, the kind that promised no complications. No soul-deep bonds or forbidden feelings.Just a dance. Simple. Nothing to worry about.I should have said no. The word was already forming on my tongue—polite, safe, distant. But the image of Ashton's hands on Ariel's waist was enough to make me do the opposite. "One dance," I heard myself say. "That's it."Elias's grin widened, a spark of genuine surprise lighting his features. "One dance it is. I'll take what I can get." He offered his arm like a gentleman. I slipped my hand into the crook of his elbow, ignoring how uncomfortable it made me. Ashton was the only man I felt comfortable being so close to.Elias led me onto the dance floor. His hand settled lightly on my lower back, respectful, warm through the thin fabric of my dress."You're Hazel, right?" he asked. "The girl from the hunt."I tensed up, knowing he only asked me to dance because of the show. Still, that was the last thing I wanted to talk abou
Last Updated: 2026-06-13
Chapter: Chapter 107~HAZEL~The village event buzzed with life, the downtown bar transformed into a night of music, laughter, and dancing. Strings of lights draped across the wooden shafts, casting a warm, golden hue over the crowded space. My stepmother had insisted we all attend, her voice bright and determined as she forced us out the door. "We need this," she'd said, squeezing my father's hand. "A night to remember we're still a family despite what those awful soul keepers put us all through."I didn't want to attend but they left me no choice. So, here I was, being tortured by the view. Ariel looked radiant in her red dress, just like she always did. It hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her graceful movements without effort. She was the kind of beautiful that turned heads naturally, effortlessly. I'd chosen my short black dress and sturdy boots. The dress felt bold, maybe too bold, but a reckless part of me had hoped Ashton would notice. That same part twisted with guilt every time I
Last Updated: 2026-06-10
Chapter: Chapter 106~HAZEL~The fork in my hand felt heavy and useless as I pushed the meat around my plate for what felt like the hundredth time. I couldn't eat. Couldn't focus."You've barely been touching your food," my stepmother observed, her sharp eyes narrowing with concern as she stared at my full plate. She leaned forward, concern on her face "Is everything okay, Hazel?"I couldn't even lift my gaze to meet hers. My throat tightened, the lie already forming on my tongue. Fine. That was the word everyone expected. But I was far from okay. I was drowning in a sea of forbidden love, heated memories, and a jealousy so sharp it carved holes into my chest with every breath."I'm fine," I murmured, forcing a weak smile that didn't reach my eyes.She sighed deeply, the sound heavy with the kind of worry that made guilt twist in my gut. She reached across the table and took my hand in hers, her palm warm. "I know what you went through wasn't easy, Hazel. Believe me, it was difficult for us too. We ha
Last Updated: 2026-04-25
Chapter: Chapter 105~ASHTON~"I'm so happy you're back," Ariel whispers, her voice soft and sweet as she pressed her cheek against my chest.We were back in my room after weeks in the Abyss. . .it should have felt like bliss but it was far from it. Ariel had insisted on staying the night, curling into me the moment the door clicked shut behind us. Her body fit against mine the way it always had but now for some reason, it felt like something was missing. I held her close, one hand stroking slowly down the curve of her back, the other tangled in her hair. On the surface, everything looked exactly as it should. The woman the moon goddess had chosen for me was back in my arms. I was safe. The nightmare of the woods was over.But inside my head, it was pure chaos.I couldn't get Hazel out of my mind. Not for a single second.No matter how tightly I held Ariel, I could still taste Hazel on my tongue—that wild, sweet, addictive flavor. I could feel the memory of her nails raking down my back, the way her b
Last Updated: 2026-04-06
Chapter: Chapter 104~HAZEL~We'd done it.Ashton had made love to me. It was slow, passionate, and so achingly tender that every touch had branded itself into my soul like a mating mark I could never wash away. And just like I'd always feared, it completely destroyed me for life. There was no coming back from this. No one else in any part of the world could ever take his place. No other hands would ever ignite the fire he'd lit inside me after today. No other lips would ever taste like home.How could I recover from this? How could I pretend that I didn't love him with every broken piece of my heart?We dressed in silence beside each other, the air tense with everything we couldn't say. The rain had finally stopped, but our bodies were still wet. Water dripped from the ends of his hair, tracing slow paths down the sharp line of his jaw, and I had to force my gaze away before I did something stupid like reach out and catch those drops with my fingertips. Our clothes clung to us, heavy and cold now that
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
Chapter: Chapter 103— Mature Content 18+~ASHTON~What the fuck is wrong with me?Why does every second of this feel like the only thing I've ever wanted? Why do my hands move like they were fucking born to worship her skin, tracing the curve of her waist, gripping her hips like they're the only thing anchoring me to this earth?She's my stepsister.I have a mate waiting somewhere out there in the real world, a girl I'm supposed to claim, supposed to build a life with. But right now, none of that exists. The only thing that exists is Hazel. Her rain-soaked body trembling under mine, her soft gasps cutting through the rain, her eyes wide and dark and burning with the same forbidden fire that's eating me alive.The more I kiss her, the more my hands roam, sliding up her sides, cupping her perfect breasts, thumbing her hardened nipples until she arches into me, the more every consequence disappears. The cameras, the game, the family waiting for me back home. . .all of it fades. All that's left is raw, savage need. I want to
Last Updated: 2026-03-25
Dirty Lessons With My Brothers’ Best Friend
I’ve been in love with my brothers’ best friend since I was fifteen.
Now, at nineteen, watching Enzo Rivera fuck another woman by his pool is killing me inside.
Enzo is the star linebacker of our college team, a heir to the legendary Rivera football dynasty, and completely off-limits. My four overprotective brothers made sure of that—their innocent little sister is not to be touched. Especially not by him.
But I’m done waiting. Tired of hearing him ruin other women through the walls of his mansion while I ache for him in the guest room next door. So I did something reckless.
I asked Enzo to give me private dirty lessons.
I lied and told him it was so I could seduce one of his teammates.
He doesn’t know the truth—that every filthy lesson I begged for is really for him. That I want his hands on me. His mouth. That big cock I’ve fantasized about for years. I want him to teach me everything. . .and then break every rule with me.
What starts as stolen touches and dangerous “practice” quickly turns into raw, addictive passion. But Enzo is hiding his own dark secret: beneath the football legacy his father demands, he’s living for underground street racing, the one thing that truly sets him free.
One lie. One forbidden touch. Nights of pure pleasure.
And everything could explode—our families, his future, and my heart.
He was supposed to teach me how to seduce someone else.
Instead, he’s teaching me how it feels to be completely ruined by the only man I’ve ever loved.
A scorching forbidden brothers’ best friend romance packed with jealousy, filthy lessons, family secrets, and dangerous passion.
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Chapter: Chapter 32~ENZO~My father walked into the kitchen while I was grabbing a drink. He didn't even bother with a greeting. He never did when he was angry. He clearly hadn't gotten over our last argument. "During the next game at the end of the week, you need to do better than the last one if you want to make this family proud," he said, voice firm and expectant. "Scouts will be there again. I've already spoken to a few of them. They're watching you closely, Enzo. Don't embarrass me."I felt the irritation flare up instantly. I was already frustrated with everything happening with Lexi—I'd hurt her, I couldn't stop wanting her and I was lying to her brothers every single day. And now my father was here, piling on more pressure like it was nothing. "I played fine," I muttered, not in the mood for this. "We won, didn't we?"His eyes narrowed. "Winning isn't enough. You missed that tackle. You hesitated. That's not the Rivera standard. Your brothers never let distractions get to them. You need to fo
Last Updated: 2026-07-04
Chapter: Chapter 31~ENZO~I was hurting her?Fuck. I knew I was but hearing her admit it made me feel even worse than before. My reason for stopping this thing between us was to protect her. . .not to hurt her feelings. Couldn't she tell that I fucking cared? All of this was for her own good. I was still seeing red when her brothers appeared out of nowhere. Just what I fucking needed right now. They must have heard the raised voices because all four of them rushed forward, eyes sharp and instantly protective. They always got like that when their sister was involved. Jax got there first, his broad shoulders tense as he looked between me and Lexi."What the hell is going on here?" he demanded, voice filled with that big brother authority I knew too well. "You two arguing about something?"Kai stepped up beside him, frowning. "Lexi, you good?"I was pissed.The image of Lexi holding Tyler’s hand was burned into my brain. And now, knowing how hurt she was—the way her voice had cracked, the tears she’d
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: Chapter 30~LEXI~The next day on campus, I was done waiting.If Enzo was going to push me away like I meant nothing, I wasn't going to make it easy for him. I'd cried myself to sleep last night, replaying his cold words over and over again until they carved themselves into my heart. The rejection hurt more than I wanted to admit. But beneath the pain, something stubborn and fierce refused to let go. I didn't want to give up just because he'd turned me down once. There was real passion between us. It was raw and undeniable whether he wanted to admit it or not. I had felt it in every touch, every heated look, every moment his control had slipped. I didn't want us to go back to how things were before. I couldn't imagine walking into his guest room again only to hear him fucking some random woman through the wall. I didn't want to put myself through that kind of torture anymore.So I decided to fight.The hurt from last night still burned deep in my chest, but I wasn't going to sit around crying
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: Chapter 29~ENZO~Maddox gave me a suspicious look as Lexi rushed past them and out the door. She was clearly upset, practically fleeing the house like she couldn't stand to be near me for another second. I couldn't hide the pain from my face. I fucking hated myself for doing this to her. She didn't deserve it. None of this.She'd come to me asking for lessons, thinking it was the only way to get closer to that fucking asshole. But she didn't realize I'd been craving her long before that. Every stolen glance, every quiet moment when her brothers weren't looking—I'd wanted her for years. Giving in to her request had been a mistake. A selfish, weak mistake. I'd made things worse for both of us.Now she was hurting, and I was the reason.I stood there, fists clenched at my sides, the guilt twisting inside me. Her brothers were still watching me, waiting for an explanation. I forced a shrug, trying to play it off like it was nothing.Once again, they believed me and started following her. The secon
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: Chapter 28~LEXI~My brothers left me at the Rivera mansion again.They had some kind of emergency training session or whatever excuse they used this time. It bothered me that I had to be there after the way Enzo treated me earlier. All day, he kept avoiding me. He didn't answer any of my texts or phone calls, and whenever he saw me in person, he always went the opposite way. It was pretty clear he was avoiding me. "Stay here, Lexi. Enzo will be back soon. Don't go anywhere," Jax had said before they got into the truck. "Be a good girl."A good girl? They had no idea what their innocent sister had been up to recently. I'd nodded like the good little sister they still thought I was, but inside I was a mess. Did Enzo even know that they left me here today or would he be in for a surprise when he came home? I waited in the living room, pacing back and forth. The house felt too big, too quiet. Every minute that passed made the knot in my stomach tighter. The memories of last night kept flashin
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
Chapter: Chapter 27~LEXI~The next morning, I woke up with my body still humming from the memory of Enzo's mouth on me. My cheeks flushed just thinking about it, the way he'd lifted me against his truck, the way his tongue had worked me until I came twice, shaking and barely able to stay quiet. I'd barely slept, replaying every second, every groan he'd made against my pussy.I bit my lip as I imagined his cock inside me, replacing his tongue. I knew what he looked like during sex, while he fucked a woman. Saw it through the guest room of his mansion. Would that soon be me under him? Would I finally be able to feel all of him inside of me? I grabbed my phone, heart pounding as I typed out a simple message.Lexi: another lesson today? I hit send and waited.And waited.Nothing. An hour passed and there was still nothing. No reply.Was it possible that he had training this morning? Couldn't be. Whenever he had training, my brothers usually joined him. As far as I knew, they were all still home. Maybe
Last Updated: 2026-07-03
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