Novels by Peniel C. C

PetalThe weight of Fraye’s threat still hung in the air, but the moment Ansel stepped into the clearing with Hansel by his side, a spark of hope ignited in my chest.I controlled shouting my lungs out.Their resemblance is however.... striking.My son. My beautiful boy was safe, though his wide, frightened eyes told me he had endured more than any child should. I rushed to Hansel, dropping to my knees as I pulled him into my arms. He clung to me tightly, his small body trembling against mine. “Mama,” he whispered, his voice cracking. I kissed the top of his head, silent tears streaming down my face. “Shh, it’s okay now,” I murmured, though I wasn’t entirely sure it was true. My heart ached, knowing he’d been used as a pawn in this vicious game. But I couldn’t let my emotions rule me. Not yet. Not when there was still so much at stake. I looked up at Ansel, his expression a mix of relief and fury. “Thank you,” I said softly. He nodded, but his jaw remained tight. “This isn’t o

FreyaI had always been good at reading people. It was a skill I prided myself on, one that had served me well over the years. But lately, it was impossible to ignore the way Ansel’s eyes lingered on Petal. The subtle shift in his tone when he spoke to her. The way he seemed to gravitate toward her without even realizing it. It made my stomach churn. He was my mate. My *second chance mate*. The one person who was supposed to be mine and mine alone. But instead of the love and devotion I deserved, he was giving it to *her*. Petal Brooks. The name itself was like poison on my tongue. She was a thorn in my side, a threat to everything I had fought so hard to secure. And now, as if her presence wasn’t already unbearable, I could see the cracks forming in Ansel’s loyalty to me. ---One evening, I found myself pacing in my tent, the fabric walls doing little to muffle the rising storm in my chest. The memories of the past few days played on repeat in my mind—Ansel laughing with Pe

PetalThe moment Ansel hit the ground, a sickening thud echoed through the battlefield. My breath hitched as I froze, my eyes locked on his crumpled form lying several feet away. For a second, everything around me—the snarls, the growls, the clash of claws—fade into silence. Then, the monstrous creature roared again, snapping me back to reality. Its blood-red eyes locked onto me, and it charged, its massive body barreling through everything in its path. “Petal, move!” Logan’s voice sliced through the chaos. Instinct took over. I dove to the side, the creature’s claws slicing through the air where I’d been just seconds before. My heart pounded as I scrambled to my feet, adrenaline coursing through me. ---I glanced toward Ansel. Melissa was already at his side, checking his pulse. “He’s alive!” she shouted, relief clear in her voice. “But barely!” That was enough for me. He wasn’t dead—yet. “Get him out of here!” I commanded. “Logan, cover them!” Logan nodded, rushing t

PetalThe forest was alive with tension. Every sound—the crunch of a leaf, the faint rustle of branches—felt louder, sharper, as if the night itself was holding its breath. We moved silently through the dense trees, the cool air wrapping around us like a cloak. I kept my warriors close, my senses heightened. Beside me, Ansel walked with a quiet confidence, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. For a moment, I glanced at him, watching the way his jaw tightened as we approached the clearing. He was focused, determined, and ready for the fight ahead. “Are your warriors in position?” I asked him in a hushed tone. “They’re ready,” he replied, his voice steady. “What about yours?” I turned my head slightly, meeting Melissa’s gaze. She gave me a firm nod, her hand resting on the hilt of her blade. “We’re always ready.” As we reached the edge of the clearing, I signaled for everyone to halt. We crouched low, the shadows of the trees blending with our figures. Across the clearin

Alpha AnselYes, we just experienced firsthand fight and it was nothing. We warded them off easily.I couldn’t stop staring at her as we walked back toward the camp. Petal—no, Alpha Rieka, as she now called herself—wasn’t the same person I remembered. The girl I once knew was quiet, timid, and unsure of herself. But the woman walking beside me now… she was fire and steel. Her steps were confident, her head held high. She barely spared me a glance, her sharp gaze scanning the woods around us. She didn’t trust me—of that I was certain. But then again, I wasn’t sure I trusted her either. “Why did you agree to help us?” I asked finally, breaking the silence. She didn’t slow down, didn’t even look at me. “An alliance benefits both our packs,” she said simply. “That’s the official reason,” I replied. “But what’s the real one?” This time, she stopped and turned to face me. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting silvery glow on her face. Her expression was unreadable, but

PetalAs Ansel walked up to me, every one of my warriors stood on alert. I didn’t need to say a word—they could sense the tension crackling in the air like a coming storm. Ansel stopped a few feet in front of me, his eyes searching mine. “Can we talk alone for a moment?” he asked. His voice was deep but laced with something softer—something that made me uneasy. I narrowed my eyes at him. Alone? Was he serious? Every instinct screamed at me not to trust him. My warriors shifted on their feet, ready to jump in at the slightest signal. Melissa stepped up beside me, her hand casually brushing against the dagger strapped to her belt. “You don’t have to go anywhere with him,” she muttered under her breath. “We can talk right here.” “I’ll be fine,” I said, though I wasn’t entirely sure I believed it myself. I turned back to Ansel. “Lead the way. But just so you know, if this is a trick, my warriors will turn your camp into dust before you can blink.” He didn’t respond to my thre

Months passed since Dominic's defeat, and the pack flourished under Amelia and Casper's leadership. Peace and prosperity reigned, and the pack's morale soared.The sun rose over the pack house, casting a warm glow over the lush surroundings. Amelia stepped outside, breathing in the crisp morning air filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers. She felt a deep sense of contentment wash over her."Casper, have you seen Sophia and Jasper?" Amelia asked, spotting Casper nearby, his eyes scanning the horizon."Checking on the eastern patrol," Casper replied, his voice low and soothing. "Why?""Sophia's due date is near," Amelia said, a warm smile spreading across her face. "I want to ensure everything's ready for the baby's arrival."Casper nodded, his expression softening. "I'll send someone to fetch them. We'll make sure they're comfortable and safe."As they awaited Sophia and Jasper's return, Amelia reviewed the pack's reconstruction efforts. New homes rose from the ashes, thei

Amelia stood beside Casper, gazing out at the pack's training grounds. Warriors sparred and strategized, preparing for the impending war against Dominic. The hybrid threat loomed, but their pack was ready."Casper, have you received any updates on Dominic's movements?" Amelia asked, her eyes scanning the grounds."Not yet," Casper replied, his jaw clenched. "But we'll be prepared. Our allies are mobilizing, and our defenses are stronger than ever."Sophia approached, Jasper by her side. "Amelia, may I speak with you?" Sophia's voice was laced with determination."Of course," Amelia said, nodding."I've been thinking," Sophia began. "My uncle's involvement with Dominic... I might be able to help. I know his tactics, his weaknesses."Amelia's eyes narrowed. "We'll discuss this with Casper. Your insight could be invaluable."As they conferenced, a warrior approached. "Casper, we've received word from the eastern pack. They're willing to ally with us, but they require a meeting with you a

AmeliaHe was panting heavily, he looked really disheveled as though he had performed a really hard task.“You really need to calm down, I'm not going anywhere. I'm right here, do you think I'm going anywhere, anytime soon?”His panting had gone, he was still looking around the room with wild eyes.“I just… it's okay. Are you done here?” He asked me, he looked defeated, his wild eyes has reduced and looked like he was pleading.He was scared that I was leaving him, I could sense it. I sighed and wrapped my arms around him.“Do you not trust me? Do you not trust me enough to know that I love you?” I asked against his chest."I trust you, even more than I trust myself. I'm not scared of you leaving, I'm scared of me fucking up.” “Something in me constantly tells me that I'm not enough, you're everything anyone wants in a mate and I'm just…” I shut him up with my own lips on him.“I love you, and I'll do so till the end of time. None of us is leaving or better the other. No one is compl

AmeliaMy entire body spasmed and shook, both with pleasure and pain. I felt warm liquid in me, Casper stiffened in me, without moving.My toes curled, my hand fisted his hair and my insides twisted with the ripples of pleasure and emotions that coursed through me.The pain I was feeling on my neck disappeared almost immediately and was replaced with waves of pleasure, even more than the orgasm I just experienced.I felt something really strongly connect Casper and I, it was way stronger than the normal bond between us earlier.Everywhere our bare skin touched together felt like magic because of the intense sparks that appeared there.“Goddess! I love you so much!" Casper said, little pants escaped his parted lips.He came off me, his sweaty body already glistening. But, yuck! How's this my favorite smell in the world?I moved closer and he seemed to like it because he drew me closer to him. I inhaled his scent as greedily as possible.His scent seemed to have gotten stronger, it was

CasperI broke the kiss after so much contemplations, but I know I had to because we needed air.I couldn't resist the urge to kiss her senseless when she started trying to explain herself, each movement of her lips as she talked was every bit of sensual to me.Her lips were swollen and puckered, eyes barely opened.The kiss was so satisfying and deep, so intensifying that I craved for more by merely looking at her already swollen lips.Amelia was also looking deep into my eyes, the passion and tension between us wasn't indecipherable.My hand on her lap provided that sparks and electricity buzz that always occured whenever we touched, she was about to say something when a knock on the window interrupted.I looked to my side of the window to see that it was Jude, he stood at the other side. I rolled down the window a little.Amelia chose that time to look at her own side of the window, as though she doesn't want Jude to see her lips, even though the evidence of what we've been doing w

AmeliaAfter dressing up this morning, I walked out of our chamber. Casper had gone on a visit to a neighbouring pack.He woke me up from sleep early this morning to bade me goodbye, it's safe to say that I did not sleep a wink at all since then.It was as though I can't even close my eyes without craving his touch. Thinking of it now, It's been long since we separated.We've always been together, being far from each other is making the bond really painful. It's like I need him to complete him, which is completely true.“Good morning, Luna." One of the warriors placed at the door greeted me and the others followed in unison.“Morning.” I smiled at them back in reply.I walked towards the field where I'm meant to meet up with Sophia. Jasper had sent a message to me earlier to ask if I could accompany her to get some clothes.She's been wearing his clothes and borrowing mine for some occasions.“Hey." I said when I got to where she was waiting for me.“Hi.” It's how I've gotten so used