Novels by Rejoice Chiamaka

The eastern wing of the Moon Palace remained as silent as ever. Unlike the grand halls where nobles gathered and servants hurried from one task to another, this part of the palace felt almost untouched by the rest of the kingdom. Thick stone walls muffled every sound from outside, leaving only the occasional crackle of firewood burning inside the enormous fireplace that dominated the Alpha King's private study.Ryker Ashthorn stood before the tall windows with his hands clasped behind his back.Beyond the glass, the palace gardens stretched endlessly beneath the morning sun. Servants moved about their duties, guards changed shifts with practiced precision, and somewhere in the distance, the palace bell announced the beginning of another day.His expression remained unreadable.A knock sounded."Enter." The heavy door opened. A young man with ash-brown hair stepped inside, dressed in the black military uniform of the royal guard. Unlike everyone else in the palace, he walked toward the

A gentle knock sounded against the bedroom door just as the first rays of sunlight crept through the towering windows.Seraphina stirred beneath the soft blankets, her lashes fluttering open as she adjusted to the unfamiliar surroundings. For a brief moment, she simply lay still, staring at the carved ceiling above her while trying to remember where she was. The room was quiet except for the distant murmur of fountains outside and the cheerful songs of birds hidden somewhere within the palace gardens.Then yesterday came rushing back. The selection, Alpha King and the Queen Mother.The contract waiting to be signed.A slow breath escaped her lips as she pushed herself upright. The enormous bed hardly creased beneath her weight, its mattress softer than anything she had ever slept on. She glanced around the room, still unable to believe that all of it had been prepared for someone like her. The elegant furniture, the polished marble floor, the silver curtains dancing gently in the morn

The Queen Mother slowly looked back at Seraphina, her gaze lingering on the faded blue dress she had questioned only moments earlier. Out of every noble daughter, every princess and every Alpha heiress gathered inside the Moon Palace, the one person she had least expected her son to choose was the quiet commoner standing at the very end of the line.Yet she was the only one he had looked at."As you wish," she replied at last.Turning toward the attendants who were still frozen in place, she regained the calm authority expected of the Queen of the Moon Kingdom."Prepare the surrogate contract. Have a chamber arranged for the chosen candidate. The rest may leave the palace.""Yes, Your Majesty." The attendants hurried to obey.Ryker turned without another word. The royal guards immediately fell in behind him. Within moments, the great doors of the hall closed once more.The silence lasted only a heartbeat. Then the room erupted."How is that possible?""He chose a commoner?""There mus

"Stand straight. If I catch anyone slouching again, she'll be escorted out of this hall before the selection even begins."The sharp warning immediately straightened the young woman standing in front of Seraphina. Her shoulders snapped back, her cheeks flushed crimson, and she quickly lowered her head, hoping the royal attendant hadn't noticed her trembling."I'm... I'm sorry.""Sorry?" someone scoffed from behind. "Do you honestly think an apology is going to make the Alpha King choose you?"A ripple of quiet laughter spread through the line."He probably won't even spare her a glance.""He won't look at any of us." That single sentence stole the laughter almost instantly.Several girls turned at once."What do you mean?" A tall blonde noblewoman folded her arms confidently, clearly enjoying the attention."My cousin serves inside the Moon Palace. She's been here long enough to witness every selection.""So?" Five ladies asked in unison."So every time the Queen Mother gathers candid