Novels by Jessica Writes

Zaya stiffened, her heart racing in her ribcage. She instantly shut the curtains, as if doing so would get the image of the dead man out of her mind.Was it Kayden who had been responsible for it? But why… why would he do that?A silent voice resounded in her head, one that whispered that he had done it because of her, to stop the king from bedding her.She crawled underneath the sheets, a feeble attempt to hide from everything.The very next day, she hadn’t caught sight of King Darius, as though he had left the castle. She would have been glad if she weren’t now stuck eating breakfast with his two wives.Lady Elena was King Darius’s first wife, at least that was what the maid had told her. She was the mother of Leon, Kayden’s brother, who was only a few years younger than him.Lady Lydia, the king’s second wife, only had one son, Saint, who was just ten years old.She had asked who Kayden’s mother was, but they had immediately fallen silent, as if speaking about it were no less than

Morning came too quickly, and so did the preparations for the engagement party. She sat in front of the mirror while the maids prepared her. Even though she was physically sitting in the chair, her mind had drifted far away, far to the library, far to Kayden’s words.She had severed the mating bond between them? Was he perhaps… intoxicated? She was sure she had never met Kayden until that night he had saved her from the pack members. She had wanted him to shed more light on what he had been talking about, but he hadn’t. He had simply left her standing there in a daze, and now curiosity and confusion gripped her tighter than the corset squeezing her ribs.“All done, my lady.”Their words brought her mind back to the room. Her eyes took in how beautiful she looked now, but this… wasn’t her.The castle had been decorated beautifully. Powerful lycans from the western packs had come to attend, but strangely, her family wasn’t there.The king’s right-hand man had assured her that the letter

Loud gasps erupted from the room. Zaya stood, rooted in shock. The king’s brown eyes locked with hers, and despite the fact that she had been praying for this moment, for someone to finally choose her and see beyond the cursed girl she had been rumored to be, she wasn’t feeling as delighted as she thought she would when this moment finally presented itself.The words of refusal burned at the back of her throat, but she swallowed it. No one could refuse the king.His finger brushed her palm. His gaze remained fixed on her, and she realized she was expected to look grateful.“Thank you for choosing me, my king.” She bowed, stirring more murmurs while everyone watched in stunned silence.Her eyes found the two women who had glared at her earlier. They now stared as though they wanted to strangle her. Cold sweat slid down her back.King Darius released her hand, and she quickly drew it back to her side.He snapped his fingers. A middle-aged man hurried forward.“Send the official announce

When Zaya had dragged her heartbroken self to bed, she never imagined her morning would feel like her last. Distant screams echoed through the village, but how could she worry about anyone else when her own terror stood before her?“Prince… Prince Kayden…”The words slipped from her lips. In the next instant, he seized her wrist and slammed her against the wall, his broad frame leaving her nowhere to run.Something told her screaming would only make things worse.He stepped closer. Before he could speak, a deafening howl shattered the silence.Kayden turned toward the broken window. Zaya’s heart lurched at the sight of a massive black rogue wolf outside, its crimson eyes fixed on her.Kayden drew two daggers. The rogue lunged at her. She froze.Before its claws could reach her, Kayden caught the beast midair and drove a dagger deep into its chest.Kayden hurled the howling beast through the doorway. Before it could regain its footing, his blue eyes glowed as he struck again. It was de

His words stole Zaya’s next breath.The intensity in his cold blue eyes held hers captive. His clenched jaw and the hatred in his expression made it impossible to believe she had imagined what he’d said.He took a slow step toward her.Her heartbeat thundered. It felt as though death itself was approaching.But why?She had never met Prince Kayden before. At least, she didn’t think she had.A thousand questions raced through her mind, but she dared not ask any of them. She barely breathed as the frightened murmurs of the villagers faded. All she could hear was the frantic beating of her own heart.“Dismissed.”His command shattered the silence.The pack members scattered, disappearing into their homes like frightened prey. Within seconds, the square stood empty.Only the Devil Prince and Zaya remained.He turned his back to her and walked a few steps away. Then he stopped.Her heart lodged in her throat.Without looking back, he spoke. “Don’t make me repeat myself, Zaya.”Her eyes wi

Her heart pounded violently as she stared at the man standing before her. Alexander Blackwood. Her third fated mate. She had lived through this nightmare twice already. Despite desperately wanting things to be different, deep down, she knew how it would end. Still, a small part of her had dared to hope. Perhaps the Moon Goddess had finally decided to show her mercy. Perhaps, after years of being treated like an outcast, Zaya Rutherford would finally experience what it felt like to be loved by her fated mate. Perhaps this time would be different. “No, Zaya.” The single word shattered her fragile hope. She stared up at Alexander, searching his face for the slightest hint of hesitation. There was none. The man who was supposed to complete her soul looked at her as though she were something filthy he had accidentally stepped on. “Alex…” Her voice trembled as she clutched his expensive coat. “Please…” Whispers surrounded them as the pack members of Crescent Moon P