Novels by Author Hykmarht

The long-sleeved dress was beautiful, and I felt comfortable looking at myself in the mirror.The ivory gown hugged my waist perfectly, with delicate lace covering my arms and a flowing skirt that reached my ankles. It wasn't the most extravagant dress in the boutique, but I loved it, especially because it covered my scars without making me feel as though I was hiding beneath layers of fabric.Unfortunately, Susan and Claire didn't share my enthusiasm."The sleeves are rather heavy," Susan remarked, examining me through the mirror. "And I think the neckline could be more flattering."Claire circled me slowly, pretending to study the dress. "I agree. It's pretty, but it looks a little too conservative. Something with sheer sleeves would be more elegant."I smiled politely. "Those are interesting opinions."Claire raised an eyebrow, probably expecting me to argue."I simply think you could choose something better," she added sweetly."Perhaps, but I like this one."Susan sighed. "Rebel

If I had known that waking up meant facing Claire's smug face again, I would have happily stayed in bed until the wedding was over.Unfortunately, Susan Kane did not believe in allowing people to enjoy their misery in peace.By the time I walked into the dining room the following morning, Claire was already seated beside her, looking as fresh and beautiful as if she had spent the previous night sleeping on a cloud instead of deliberately ruining mine. Her blonde hair fell in soft waves around her shoulders, and she wore a cream-coloured dress that made her look like the sort of woman who had never raised her voice, broken a nail, or done anything as disgraceful as punching someone in the face.I hated her.I hated her because she knew exactly what she had done to me, yet she had somehow managed to turn herself into the victim while everyone else looked at me as though I were the worst person to have ever entered the Kane mansion."Good morning," Susan said without looking up from her

I didn't wait for anyone to say anything else.The moment Chris loosened his arms around me, I stepped away."I'm going to my room."Nobody stopped me.I didn't look at Sean.I didn't look at Claire.I didn't look at Susan or Dad either.I simply turned and walked away.I kept my head up until I reached the staircase, forcing myself not to run because I refused to give anyone the satisfaction of seeing how badly they had gotten to me.The moment I reached the hallway upstairs, I hurried.I pushed my bedroom door open, stepped inside and locked it behind me.Then I broke.I pressed my back against the door and covered my mouth as a sob escaped.I hated myself for crying.I hated Claire for making me cry.I hated Susan and David for blaming me without even asking what happened.But most of all, I hated Sean.I hated the way he had looked at Claire.I hated the way he had protected her.I hated the way she had clung to him while he stood there like she was the only person in the room wort

"Then you won't mind what I'm about to tell you."I stared at Claire."What?"Her smile widened slightly."I noticed something tonight."I folded my arms."I really don't care what you've noticed.""I think you do.""Claire."She tilted her head, studying me with an expression that made my skin crawl."You have a little crush on Sean."My heart stopped.For one horrible second, I couldn't breathe.Then I scoffed."You've lost your mind.""Have I?""Yes."She smiled."And you're embarrassed.""I'm not embarrassed.""You barely looked at him during dinner.""Because I didn't want to.""And yet you couldn't stop watching me whenever I spoke to him."My jaw tightened. Claire stepped closer, lowering her voice."I've seen girls like you before."Girls like me?My fingers curled against my palms."You don't know anything about me.""I know enough.""No, you don't."She gave me a pitying smile."You like him."I said nothing."You probably think he likes you too.""I never said that.""You d

I followed Chris upstairs laughing under my breath.I couldn't believe we had actually gotten away with it.For the first few minutes, Chris didn't even tell me where we were going.He just kept walking."Where are we going?" I finally asked."Somewhere fun."He glanced over his shoulder."You'll see."We passed the main staircase and continued down a quieter hallway I had barely noticed before.Chris stopped in front of a set of double doors and pushed them open.I stared in curiosity. It was a private game room.There was a pool table in the middle, a dartboard against one wall, several arcade machines along another, a large television, comfortable couches and even an old-fashioned jukebox in the corner.I slowly turned toward him."This place has a game room?"He shrugged."It has a lot of rooms."I laughed. "Apparently."He walked toward the pool table and picked up a cue."Come on."I followed him."You know how to play?"He gave me an offended look."Of course.""I've never seen

I tried to focus on my food.I really did.Unfortunately, it was difficult when Claire was sitting beside Sean, looking perfectly comfortable as she talked to Susan as though they had known each other forever.Apparently, Susan loved her.That became painfully obvious within the first ten minutes."So you think the outdoor reception should have more greenery?" Susan asked.Claire nodded immediately."Definitely. The venue is already so beautiful, so I wouldn't cover it with too many flowers. I think we should let the garden do most of the work."Susan smiled. "Exactly what I was thinking."I slowly lowered my fork."The tables should be kept simple too," Claire continued. "Elegant, but not overcrowded."Susan nodded, "Yes. I don't want anything that looks too excessive."Excessive?We were sitting in a private dining room in a billionaire's estate with a7 chandelier that probably cost more than my entire education.I took a sip of water as Claire continued talking."And for the recepti

Dr. Carter adjusted his expensive suit before taking a seat inside the lawyer's office. The lawyer closed the file on his desk and removed his glasses."What can I do for you, Doctor?"Dr. Carter smiled politely. "I've come about Ashley's inheritance."The lawyer frowned. "What about it?""I'd like to speed up the transfer.""The law doesn't work that way."Dr. Carter leaned forward. "Ashley has been missing for weeks. And everyone believes she's dead. In the next two weeks I'll be announcing her dead to the media. "That is different from being legally declared dead."Dr. Carter slid a thick envelope across the polished desk.The lawyer glanced at it but didn't touch it."I believe this should compensate you for the inconvenience."The lawyer looked back at him, "Are you attempting to bribe me?"Dr. Carter chuckled. "I'm simply asking for your cooperation. There must be something you can do.""There isn't. The company, estates, everything belongs to Ashley unless the court rules othe

The first thing Ashley heard was a woman's voice. "...her pulse is much stronger than yesterday."She tried to open her eyes, but her eyelids felt as heavy as stone. A dull ache pounded relentlessly inside her skull, making every attempt feel impossible."She's finally stabilizing," the woman continued. "I'm more concerned about the pregnancy now. The amount of stress her body has endured isn't ideal."A man's voice answered, deep enough to command attention without ever needing to rise. "How far along?""Approximately two to three weeks."Ashley couldn't move, but she could almost feel the weight of that silence pressing against the room.Then the man spoke again. "If I slept with her two weeks ago..."The doctor sighed. "You're asking whether it's possible that you're the father?.""Is it possible?." His voice was calm, yet every word carried an unmistakable authority."The timing is complicated," the doctor replied carefully. "Without further testing, I can't tell you who the father

TWO WEEKS LATER The glass doors of Carter Group slid open.The conversations inside the lobby died almost instantly.Anna Carter walked in first, black stiletto heels clicking confidently against the polished marble floor. She wore a cream designer suit that hugged her slightly rounded belly, diamond earrings glittered beneath the lobby lights, a tiny cream luxury handbag on her wrist. Vivian walked beside her in a fitted red dress and matching heels, her own designer bag hanging from her shoulder.The employee they passed lowered their heads in greeting."Good morning, Miss Anna.""Morning, Miss Vivian."Anna barely acknowledged them. Vivian didn't bother at all.A secretary accidentally stepped into their path while carrying a stack of files. "Oh! I'm sorry..."Before she could finish, Anna frowned. "Watch where you're going."The young woman immediately apologized again.Vivian looked her up and down with obvious disgust. "If you can't even walk properly, maybe you shouldn't be

The atmosphere inside Carter Manor was nothing like a grieving household.Blueprints of wealth covered the dining table, property files, share certificates, trust documents.Ashley wasn't even buried. Yet everyone was already discussing what she had left behind.Gaby sat beside the family lawyer with a calculator in her hand."If Ashley is legally declared deceased, these shares should automatically transfer through the family estate."The lawyer adjusted his glasses. "Not necessarily."Anna leaned forward. "What do you mean, not necessarily?""The late Mr. Carter structured his granddaughter's inheritance differently."Anna frowned. "So who gets what?""That depends on several legal conditions."Travis suddenly walked in beside his mother, Charlotte Blackwood.Charlotte didn't bother sitting. "If we're discussing Ashley's inheritance, my son deserves his portion."The lawyer looked confused. "On what grounds?"Charlotte folded her arms. "He was her fiancé."Gaby's eyes narrowed. "The

HUNTER WESTERN “My dress is uncomfortable, it's so itchy,” Ashley grunts into Hunter's ears. “Take it off. Take it off. Take it off,” she tugs at his collar, urging him to undress her. “I can't,” Hunter said but the alcohol kicked in too hard and he found himself losing control. “Take off my dress,” Ashley snapped. “Okay! Okay!.” Hunter carefully turned her back to him, placing her on her stomach, then he loosen the ropes holding her dress. Light olive skin exposed to his view, making his blood hot. Ashley tugged the rest of the dress over her head leaving her only in a lacy silver thong with no bra. Hunter's brain went blank as he stared at her full chest and gorgeous body. He tried to get a grip of himself but the alcohol was kicking in and when Ashley hugged him closely, he knew there was no stopping what was coming. ****Morning sunlight spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse. He sat in the armchair beside the bed, his eyes fixed on the woman lying

HUNTER WESTERN "Youngest CEO Travis Blackwood engages Carter heiress."Hunter Western watched the live stream on his tablet with gritted teeth in his limousine.Every headline on every entertainment channel said the same thing.“Youngest CEO in the Country Gets Engaged” Hunter let out an enraged grunt, he came back for Ashley after nine years but she was getting engaged the night he dropped from the airport. Across from him, his best friend and assistant, Mason, was watching the news too. "They're calling him the youngest CEO because nobody knows you're back.""They'll find out soon enough" Hunter’s jaw clicked from gritting his teeth too hard. At eighteen, Hunter had taken over Western Global after his father suffered a stroke.Most people thought he had disappeared but he had spent the last nine years overseas rebuilding an empire that had nearly collapsed.Western Global has now become one of the most valuable corporations in the world.And tonight… He had returned home for As

I was just admiring the beauty of my very pretty room, I wasn't originally a fan of pink but I found this room very interesting. The walls were painted a shade of light pink except 2 walls that were a shade a dark pink. The carpets and rugs were cream color and fluffy, there was a big gigantic bed with about 10 pink pillows and cream beddings. There was a walk-in closet beside the door to the balcony just like in North's room. There was also a long full length mirror close to the dresser. My room back at home was painted snf just as furnished as this but not too much, my mom said she doesn't want to spoil me too much with things even though she could totally afford it. I jumped on the bed after sir Frederick left to 'make me settle in'. It was so soft and comfortable!. "Yes! This is comfort" my wolf purred. "Yes!" I agreed with her. The bed at school wasn't their wide and comfortable, I mean it's not bad either but this was just so much better. A knock sounded on my door. I sat

"Jessica, let's leave!" Her older brother said grabbing her arm from the bed and making her get up.My wolf growled at him, he can't drag our mate away. Sir Frederick walked into the room calmly. His brown eyes met mine and he said, "Do something. He won't listen to me" into my mind. "Mason!" Jessica groaned trying to release her hand from his grip. I gave one final stretch at my body and went to stand behind Jessica while facing her brother.."I understand your concern for your sister but you need to understand that if you two leave here without our protection, you're as good as dead!" I said in my firmest voice possible. I felt Jessica jump at the loud tone on my voice."What can you do for us?" He asked sarcastically. "I'm glad you asked. You two can move here with your mother. We can train you two to become warrior wolves every weekend. We'll teach you how to fight, along with the rest of the pack. North will always be with Jessica at school to protect her from any of Red moon

"Frizzy drink or water?" I asked North. "Both" North answered, raising his head above the pile of snacks in a basket in his arms. I grabbed two drink and two bottles of water and dropped them in the basket too, "That should do!." "You know these are snacks, not food" he said. "Same thing. My mom never lets us have this much snacks and now that she's not here, I'm going to eat till I wanna puke" i told him leading the way out of the kitchen. "Well no one ever eats them anyways, except Lynch so it's good. One trash bag reduced." I faked a silly laugh. Since he can't carry me now I was forced to climb up the stairs on my own. Man it was tough but I managed, as we went I started to pry off the bandage on my right arm..It's amazing the way we've bounded in just a couple of minutes, I felt like I've known him for a decade and we were besties, I felt comfortable and not insecure with him, I didn't care that my hair was probably a mess and i was dressed in a sac..He stared at me as i

I was blushing like a tomato when I got up to find something to cover my naked body with. I'm sick a cow why didn't I take off those shorts and T-shirt before I changed into my wolf. How silly of me. I awkwardly fidgeted my way to his bed and grabbed a duvet to wrap around my naked body aware of his blue eyes following my every move. I wrapped myself securely and turned around to stare at him, he was still naked and staring at me intensely, "Dude!" I closed my eyes and turned around again, at this rate I might blush my face out. "Find something to wear" I murmured. "I don't know, I kinda like being without clothes!." I shot him a deadly glare over my shoulder and quickly turned back around again. "As my mate pleases" he said walking away. "And find something for me too. I ripped those clothes" I explained. "Oh I hope Lynch doesn't appear in your nightmare, she loved those clothes" i turned back around seeing his firm manly torso moving stifly as he walked into a closet. Shit,

I was breathing heavily after a long lap, I covered the entire of Cresent valley that from the evening Jessica woke up to night, twice. If she wants to reject me, then she should! I don't give a fuck!. I was going to reject her after all but all thanks to Sir Fredrick. My wolf was angered too, he wouldn't say anything through the entire run and almost crushed rabbits—19 times but let them go. On a normal day he killed and ate big rabbits, but not today, he's not hungry, he wants his mate. As my wolf found it way into the mansion gates, it strode slowly towards the main building but it had barely reached it when it got a huge urge to look up and it did. On the balcony of my room, Jessica was standing close to the edge staring at the moon, a worried look plastered on her face. She looked flawless and gorgeous, with her red hair sweeping gently over her shoulder by the gentle midnight breeze.She must have felt my eyes on her and she glanced down, her red eyes landing directly at me.

"Jess!." I snapped out of my trance at North. I didn't even realize I was staring at him, lost. Has his eyes been that blue?. I mean it probably has but why do they look more blue today and why are they blue?. "Jessica!" Mason's voice got me snapping out of my trance again. "We have to go back home" he said. "I'm afraid that you can't. They already know you've alive, both of you. They have your scent already and they will come after you." Sir Frederick explained. "Our mother will make a wonderful perfume to change our scent, she does it all the time." Mason answered him. Sir Frederick ran his hands through his sandy brown hair, "They already know you two are alive and no matter what they will work hard to find you." "We'll move to Antarctica" Mason said with urgency, still kneeling beside me. And I thought I was stubborn, "Mason just listen to..." "Sir Frederick" Sir Frederick finished for me and I nodded thankfully. "I don't wanna leave Cresent pack" I whispered to him. "T