Novels by Eliza Vasquez

The aftermath was brutal.Alec didn't stop until every Lycan was taken care of. The people who had terrorized our pack and killed his best friend had finally met justice.I, on the other hand, was just relieved this whole nightmare was over.That finally, after everything, I could just sit and breathe.Nicholas was sitting beside me on a large rock in the middle of the forest while pack members carried the bodies away.“So,” I said slowly, “you think we'll finally catch a break?”Nicholas smiled, shaking his head as he looked down.“Honestly, I have no idea.”“Well, I'm praying we do, because I can't take another adventure. I'm all out of one-liners and dark humor.”Nicholas laughed softly before turning toward me.“You know, the more I think about it, the more I realize there's so much about you I don't know. But I want to find out everything.”I smirked.“That's a bit ambitious.”He winked.“Yeah, but it's a challenge I'm willing to take.”I laughed softly before resting my head on

Michelle POVI don't know what came over Nicholas.All I know is that I'm happy.The man I love so much had finally given me his all, breaking the chains of his past and choosing me.And for that, I was grateful.I felt my wolf rise beneath my skin.Strangely, she seemed calmer now.More centered.Even though a pack of Lycans was seconds away from descending on us, she stood firm, almost as if she already knew we would survive.The moment Lucas ordered his pack to attack, Nathaniel, William, and Chanelle, who had been watching from the sidelines, jumped beside us, surrounding us as the incoming wolves charged.Well, if I was going to die, I would die alongside my friends.Cue the Fairy Tail theme song.“Damn. I didn't know I was going to die this young,” Chanelle said, dropping into a low stance.“At least we die young and sexy,” William said with a grin.Nathaniel shook his head.“Vain until the very end.”Despite the situation, I let out a breathless laugh.“You guys are the best.”

Nicholas POVI know it. I'm being unreasonable. I know it deep down.I'm asking too much of her.Michelle Meyers isn't a simple woman.The first time I saw her, I knew that.The way she challenged me despite being an Omega told me everything I needed to know. From that moment, I knew she would be impossible to tame.And that's why I struggle now.I can't stop protecting her.I have to keep her safe, no matter the cost, because if I lose her...I'm as good as dead.But I know she wants more from me.And yet, I don't know if I can give her this much.Lucas watches me with those irritatingly intelligent eyes.“You will die today. I hope you know that.”I swallow down my thoughts and refocus, placing a mask of steel over my face.“Are you going to talk all day, or are we having this final battle?”Lucas narrows his eyes.“As you wish.”He turns toward the crowd.“The final match starts now. The rules are simple.”He smirks.“The last one standing is the winner.”The crowd erupts into appl

The next morning, to my surprise, I found Zahori watching me sleep again.“Not creepy at all...” I muttered.Zahori smirked. “Did you know you snore like a walrus?”My head snapped up, and I glared at her. “Not true, and you know it.”“Yeah, but it sure woke you up quickly.” She paused. “Now hurry and get dressed. Today is the big day.”She turned around, then stopped.“Oh. And Lucas left these for you.”She pointed toward the nightstand beside my bed.I turned to look, only to immediately wish I hadn't.A bouquet of purple tulips sat there.My favorite color.I grimaced.They were beautiful, yes, but I couldn't stop the guilt from rising in my chest.Guilt for what?This man had forced his way into my life. I should feel nothing but hatred toward him.I should.I really should.“Are you getting ready or not?” Zahori asked, rolling her eyes.I climbed out of bed and started what seemed to have become my daily routine.~~~This time, when I stepped outside the room, there was no Willia

To my dismay, I didn't find Nicholas because as soon as the match ended, Lucas escorted me back to his car.We sped home without either of us saying a word. The silence sat heavy between us, thick enough that I could hear my own pulse in my ears. I stared out the window, watching the forest blur into darkness, and wondered if he could hear my heart beat from where he sat.Before I knew it, I was back in the dusty palace, waiting to be saved like some helpless damsel.I dropped onto the bed and watched the ceiling, feeling the seconds tick by and drag out like a snail crossing the pavement. Every creak of the old building made my chest tighten. I kept replaying the match in my head, the roar of the crowd, the look on Lucas's face when it ended, anything to keep my mind off how alone I felt.I was drifting into sleep when there was a low knock on my door.I expected Naomi. Instead I found Alec on the other side, and for a second my brain refused to catch up with what my eyes were seeing

My breaths came out ragged as my heart began to pound slower and slower, my rage cooling into a slow simmer until it finally faded into nothing.Honestly, I couldn't believe I'd just gone on a full rampage, tearing through those Lycans like they were a piñata at some little girl's fifth birthday.Well, I guess it had been someone's birthday.My birthday.At least metaphorically.I deserved a damn break from all the bullshit life had been throwing at me lately, and these poor little piggies had practically offered themselves on a platter to a starving wolf. One that had shown them absolutely no mercy.And honestly, as I lifted my gaze to the beaten Lycans sprawled across the ground, I couldn't find it in myself to feel bad for them. Not even when Lucas looked completely furious, and probably rightfully so, considering I'd just turned his precious little pack into punching bags.I fixed my gaze on him, fully prepared for the lecture that was undoubtedly coming. I expected him to berate

Seeing Gavin's face first thing in the morning was a sure way to make my stomach churn with disgust.Just looking at him sitting there like he owned the table, which he probably did, made me want to flip it over and watch all the food spill onto his perfect doublet.Then I'd laugh in his face and flip him off.It would be glorious.Alas, I had to settle for imagining it instead as Cain and I approached the table, which was covered with bread, fruit, and an assortment of drinks. Some I recognized. Others I didn't.Gavin's golden eyes followed me as I approached. For a moment, his gaze dropped to my chest, making my skin crawl. I instinctively folded my arms across myself, glaring at him.His eyes returned to my face, his expression as cold and indifferent as ever, as though he hadn't just been caught staring."So, I trust you managed to contact your sisters?""I did."He picked up a piece of bread and tore it in half."Good."Then he glanced at Cain."Leave us."Cain bowed his head bef

The loud squawk of a bird jolted me awake the next morning. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as a sliver of light filtered through the cracks around the door.For a moment, I lay still, hoping against all reason that this was nothing more than a terrible dream. Maybe I'd wake up in my own bed, with my cat curled beside me and my laptop waiting on the nightstand.But as I glanced around the unfamiliar room, that fragile hope crumbled.I wasn't home. I was trapped in a world that wasn't supposed to exist, wearing the body of a witch who'd used me for her own selfish motives.My gaze fell to my hands. The fingers were long and slender, their pale skin still unfamiliar to me.“Catherine Wells,” I whispered, flexing my fingers as if that might somehow make them feel like my own.Then I remembered.The materials.I'd almost forgotten about them, but the memory came rushing back. Catherine had given me everything I needed to cure the Luna.A small wave of relief washed over me.At le

I stood frozen for what felt like an eternity, staring into the violet eyes of the woman before me. I wanted to say something to her, but my mouth simply opened and closed like that pufferfish meme of it being force-fed a carrot.I couldn't freaking believe it.This was her. The woman who had all the answers I'd been desperately searching for, and I couldn't even manage to string a single sentence together.“Oh my,” she cooed. “Cat got your tongue?”Just like that, the fight in me came rushing back.“You!” I shouted, a tidal wave of emotions crashing over me. Confusion, relief, anger, annoyance. They all fought for dominance inside my chest until one finally won.Anger.My blood simmered beneath my skin as I took a step toward her.“What the hell did you do to me? Why am I here? Why can't I go back to my world?”The questions tumbled out of me so quickly that even I was taken aback by the sheer force behind them.The woman before me, or should I say the real Catherine, merely studied

I was back in the prison hellhole, and although Asher hadn't locked the door after he left, courtesy of the little moment we'd shared, which I'd decided to shove as far into the back of my mind as possible, I couldn't exactly go anywhere.The moment I stepped into the hallway, I moved like a stealthy ninja, creeping around the corners like one of those cartoon characters I used to watch as a kid.For a whole three seconds, I actually thought I was getting away with it.Then Mika appeared from the shadows.“And what do you think you’re doing?” he barked, striding toward me like a man on a mission before stopping just a few feet away. “Go back inside.”He gestured toward my room.I bit my lip.Of course escaping wasn't going to be that easy.Why did every spy movie I'd ever seen make sneaking around look so damn easy?“I wasn't planning on it,” I said with a shrug, trying to look completely indifferent, as though I hadn't just been caught red-handed. “I was simply stretching my legs.”M

I followed Asher through the narrow halls for the second time that day, feeling like a lost duckling as we made our way through the grand palace.A few moments later, we stopped outside my room. He turned to face me, and his silver eyes caught my violet ones in a look that nearly stole my breath."This door will remain locked," he said, twisting it open. "A servant will bring you food and whatever else you may need.""How generous of you." I raked a hand through my hair. "Do all your guests get a lock on the outside, or am I special?"Asher paused, clearly caught off guard by the snark. Then the corner of his mouth lifted into a faint, wicked smile."You may not believe it, but you are a guest here. You'll be kept safe, so long as you do your part."It almost sounded reassuring, though I knew exactly what would happen if I failed to save the Luna.I bit my lip, more out of habit than anything else. His gaze dropped to my mouth for half a heartbeat, and my stomach flipped.What was thi

The room was so silent that the only thing I could hear was my own heartbeat, pounding so fast I thought I might have a heart attack.With every passing second they remained silent, my confidence began to waver. Perhaps they didn't believe me. Perhaps they knew I was bluffing. Panic began to bubble in my throat, threatening to choke me, before Asher finally cleared his throat.His silver eyes stared straight into mine, his expression completely unreadable."Because the Luna is in severe condition, we cannot allow you to leave the estate." He paused, his gaze boring into mine. "Though you may contact your sisters through your own means.""My own means?" I echoed.Gavin's glare turned icy. "Don't pretend you can't just cast a spell to communicate with them. We are well aware of your vile magical abilities." His expression hardened. "We won't let you leave the estate and risk having you slip away."I bit my lip.Damn it, that was totally going to be my plan. I'd hoped they'd let me leav