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Ciara Wonder
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Owned by the Ruthless Alpha

Owned by the Ruthless Alpha

Aria is an ordinary young woman struggling to survive a harsh life. Her world is turned upside down when her father fails to repay a dangerous debt to Alaric Thorn, a powerful and feared leader of a werewolf pack known as Blood Moon. Unable to pay, her father offers Aria in his place. Taken against her will, and brought to Alaric’s estate, Aria finds herself in an unfamiliar environment. Surrounded by people who speak of packs as if it were normal, she is forced to confront the terrifying truth. Alaric is cold, dominant, and emotionally detached. He makes it clear that Aria now belongs to him, and in his territory, she has no power, no rights, and no escape. As Aria struggles with fear, confusion, and the trauma of being taken from her former life, she must learn how to survive under his control. Within the Blood Moon pack, Aria encounters individuals like Mira and Selene, who offer limited guidance but remain bound by the Alpha’s authority. Despite being treated with an unexpected level of care and comfort, Aria cannot understand her place in this world or why she is being kept. As time passes, Aria is forced to adapt to the rules of the pack while battling her fear of Alaric, the same man who terrifies her, yet seems to watch her more closely than necessary. Unknown to her, her presence in the pack is not as simple as repayment for a debt. Hidden truths threaten to pull Aria deeper into a world she never asked to be part of. And as the line between fear and something far more dangerous begins to blur, Aria may discover that her fate was sealed long before she was ever brought to the Alpha’s door.
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Chapter: 6
ARIA I stirred, then my eyes snapped open. I tried to sit up too fast, and pain exploded through my head. A sharp, blinding ache made me gasp as the world tilted violently. I let out a broken sound before collapsing back against the bed, clutching my head. “Easy... easy, my lady. ” The voice was soft and close. I froze, my eyes snapping open again, wider this time, my breath catching as I turned my head. A woman stood beside me, calm, composed, smiling. She was pale with wavy hair and the most beautiful eyes. “My lady?” I repeated weakly, my voice barely a whisper. My brows furrowed in confusion. “…Is this a dream?” She laughed lightly. “Oh no. This is very real.” I forced myself up again, ignoring the way my head throbbed. She reached out to steady me, and I slapped her hand away. “Don’t touch me!” I snapped, panic rising fast. “What is going on? What’s happening?!” My chest heaved as my eyes darted around the room. That’s when I noticed everything was wrong. The
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: 5
ALARIC The first one died too quickly. My jaws snapped shut around his throat, bone and flesh giving way beneath the force as a satisfying crunch echoed through the night. His body went limp almost instantly, collapsing beneath me like he had never mattered at all. I dropped him without a second glance, turning just as another lunged. This one didn’t shift. He came at me in human form, a blade flashing in his hand, his movements faster than any normal human.But not fast enough. I moved before he could strike. My claws tore through him like he was nothing more than paper, his scream cut short as I slammed him into the ground. Blood filled the air, the smell was warm and familiar. Around me, my men fought as well, some in wolf form, massive and deadly, others still human, choosing speed and control over brute force. A snarl ripped from my throat as another wolf charged me, its fangs bared, its eyes wild with desperation. Fool.It leapt, and I met it mid-air. The impact shook the g
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: 4
ARIAMy breathing picked up as I sat up suddenly, my fear finally spilling over. “Where are you taking me?” My voice shook despite my effort to steady it. “Where are we going? Why are we so far from the city?” No answer. The car kept moving. “Why are we in the middle of nowhere?” I pressed, my voice rising. “You can’t just take me like this, I told you, I’ll help pay the money back, just give me time, I’ll…” “You make a lot of noise.” His interrupted mine. “Be quiet.”Something in his tone made me keep quiet, my instincts made my body obey before I could argue. My lips parted slightly, then closed. Silence swallowed me and I turned away, shrinking into myself again, my heart pounded violently as fear went through me. The car finally slowed down and gravel crunched beneath the tires. A tall and imposing iron gate loomed ahead like something out of a nightmare. It creaked open slowly, it sounded as if it had been expecting us. We drove in, and my eyes widened slightly as I looke
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: 3
ALARIC The door shut behind me with a dull click. The air was stale, thick with age, cheap alcohol, and something weaker beneath it. Fear clung to the walls. My gaze drifted over the building as I walked, cracked paint, broken railings, a staircase that groaned under the slightest pressure. Everything about this place was falling apart. A man who lived like this had no business borrowing money from me. And yet, Magnus had. The first time he came, I had already known. I remembered the way he stood in front of me, nervous and sweating, trying too hard to appear confident. The smell of desperation had given him away long before his words did. I had taken one look at him and known he wouldn’t be able to pay it back. Still, I gave him half of what he asked for. Not out of kindness, but out of curiosity. The second time he returned, asking for more, I almost laughed. A man who couldn’t repay his first debt was asking for another. My wolf had stirred then, amused, circling beneath my
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: 2
He started walking slowly toward me like he had all the time in the world. My breathing grew shallow as he got closer, my body pressed back against the men holding me. I tried to get away but failed. He stopped right in front of me. Too close. I could feel his presence, his heat, the sheer weight of him. It pressed down on me, suffocating and making it hard to think. His eyes moved over me slowly, like he was measuring me. My fingers curled into fists as I trembled and my gaze dropped because I couldn’t hold his. It felt like he would see every fear and weakness if I kept looking. I hated how small I felt. I hated how scared I was. Then he stepped back. And just like that, the pressure eased, and air rushed into my lungs. “What are you talking about?!” My voice came out shaky, breaking as panic finally took over. “What debt? What… what is he saying?!” I struggled harder now, shaking my head wildly. “Let me go! I didn’t do anything! You can’t just take me…!” “Wait!” My fathe
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
Chapter: 1
ARIA The music was too loud, the kind that sank into your bones and refused to let you think. Glasses clinked, men laughed too hard, and the smell of alcohol clung to everything like it belonged there, and so did I. I balanced a tray of drinks carefully. Nights like this were always the same, too many hands brushing where they shouldn’t, too many eyes lingering too long. But I smiled anyway, tips depended on it. “Table six,” my manager barked from behind the counter, not even looking at me. “I’m on it,” I muttered, already moving. This was my life. Late nights. Cheap pay. Endless exhaustion. But it was honest work, more honest than anything my father had ever done. I pushed that thought away quickly. Thinking about him never ended well. By the time my shift ended, my feet ached and my patience had run out hours ago. The cool night air hit my skin as I stepped outside, and for a moment, I just stood there, breathing. The streetlights flickered like they were too tired to stay a
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
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