Novels by Noviana Lancaster

Minerva's eyelids suddenly felt so heavy. Her consciousness gradually eroded away, until she finally drifted off into a profound sleep amidst the crushing physical and emotional exhaustion weighing her down.The next morning, Minerva woke up as sunlight crept in through the cracks of the bedroom curtains. She found herself lying completely bare, though a thick blanket was now neatly draped over her body. Minerva scanned her surroundings, realizing the side of the bed next to her was empty and vacant—Killian was no longer there.Minerva slowly shifted to a sitting position, pulling the blanket tighter up against her chest. As memories of last night flashed back into her mind, she squeezed her eyes shut tightly while cursing herself inwardly.“What on earth have I done with him?” she thought, feeling utterly devastated.Truthfully, deep down in her innermost heart, she felt a profound regret over what had happened with Killian. Back then, in the past, she had been a foolish woman who so

Minerva mustered all her strength to roughly push Killian's chest until the forced kiss finally broke apart. However, the man didn't budge at all; Killian's body instead remained tightly hovering over her, locking down every movement she made.“What are you doing?! Get away from me!” Minerva growled in full fury.“What am I doing?” Killian repeated softly, his voice sounding raspy, characteristic of someone overcome by alcohol. “I am only doing what I should have done to you a long time ago.”The man curled a subtle smirk, his gaze darkening with anger and bitter resentment. “You must have told that foolish Lycan everything, haven't you? You told him I’ve never touched you all this time?” he pressed sharply. “If that's the case, I will show him who I truly am by your side!”Killian lunged forward instantly and gripped both of Minerva's wrists above the bed, pinning the woman's movements entirely.Minerva opened her mouth intending to protest and hurl curses, but Killian moved faster.

Upon reaching the main hall, Minerva’s steps instantly halted. She gasped at the chaos unfolding before her.In the middle of the room, in front of dozens of Blackmoon pack members who had gathered, Khaisar and Killian were seen attacking each other. It was not merely a war of words; the two men were shoving each other and throwing punches with ragged breaths. The atmosphere, which had previously been filled with preparations for a feast to commemorate the death anniversary of their late former Alpha and Luna, had now turned tense and chaotic.The pack members exchanged whispered murmurs, talking about how these two noble-blooded men were beating each other senseless without a care for their surroundings.Minerva did not know the exact trigger that had caused the two men to fight this badly. Annoyance and humiliation thundered fiercely in her chest. Without a second thought, she stepped forward swiftly, parting the crowd with a fierce, glaring gaze.“Stop! What on earth are you two do

Minerva stood at the edge of the castle balcony railing, staring straight at the blood moon hanging high in the night sky.Clear liquid swirled in both of her pupils once more, blurring the dark view before her. She gripped the cold stone edge in front of her tightly, overwhelmed by an uncertainty that weighed heavily on her chest.She did not know what fate was actually planning, or what reason caused the Moon Goddess to give her this second chance. Even though she had tried with all her might to change the path of her life and break free from the shadows of the past, that doubt kept haunting her—was she truly capable of living this life that was already a mess with what little strength she had left?She felt as if she had completely lost all remaining spirit to simply go on living.Footsteps were heard approaching. Elliot joined Minerva on the balcony and stood right by her side. Aware of her brother's presence, Minerva hurriedly wiped the wet corners of her eyes.“You're not asleep

“Let me go, Khaisar!” Minerva snapped in a muffled voice, still struggling to break free.“Say that you regret it!” Khaisar demanded in a low, pressing voice.“I never regret it!” Minerva snarled. “I never regret rejecting you as my destined mate!” she shouted, her eyes red and pooling with tears.“Even after being treated so unfairly by your two Alphas? You think I don't know they are cheating behind your back?!” Khaisar accused sharply. “They are only using you!”“Just like you, who also want to use me!” Minerva fired back fiercely, tears finally spilling over her eyelids. She directly shoved Khaisar’s broad chest roughly until his grip on her hands released.“I am not using you! I truly love you!”“By means of a bet?” Minerva whispered, while clear liquid swirled in both of her pupils.Khaisar fell utterly silent. That silence was answer enough, thoroughly confirming the words of the woman before him.“Never show your face in front of me again!” Minerva cried out, then spun around

Killian’s eyes immediately locked onto Minerva, observing the woman's reaction upon seeing the arrival of the man she was laying eyes on for the very first time.Minerva and Khaisar stared into each other's eyes for quite a long and deep moment. That gaze was so intense, as if in that vast room only the two of them existed, and Killian clearly witnessed the entire scene.Killian had never seen Minerva look at anyone to that extent. The woman's gaze was hard to read, but there were lingering traces of regret and deep-seated longing buried within her silver pupils.However, Killian found that look strangely familiar. He had seen that exact same look from Minerva before—namely when they first met again after years of separation.“Long time no see, Minerva,” Khaisar greeted the moment he arrived and stood right before the woman.Khaisar cast a brief sideways glance at Killian, then deliberately threw his gaze back to Minerva. “Looks like you still remember your way home?” Khaisar taunted