Novels by MARLION

RAVEN'S POV.I watched from my glass window as she got out of the car elegantly and gracefully. She was putting on a black, tight-fitting dress with a blazer over it. Her bag was held in one hand and her phone in another.She looked nervous and like she was struggling to breathe. He came down too, went over to her, and wrapped his arm around her waist. My hold on my chair tightened.My body went from relaxed to tensed. I just wanted to fly out of this chair, jump down there, and rip his hand away from her, from my wife, and from my property.But that would be too abstract, so I just controlled myself and pinched the inside of my palm to keep myself calm. I also noticed something; she jolted as he wrapped his hand around her, like she was burned.' Could it be that she was uncomfortable with him?' I pondered, a smug finding its way to my face, but then my subconscious decided to ruin everything.' or it just showed how much she is affected by his touch'. My mind was instantly drafted t

AYSEL'S POV CONTINUES.After dropping off RJ at his new school and going through all the formalities, Adrian and I were driven to Raymond's Corporation. As soon as I saw the building, I took a deep breath.Seeing this place and being here once again brought back so many unwanted memories. Like when he proposed to me, he did that at the entrance of the building with the press in attendance. I could remember my eyes sparkling like diamonds as my face glowed with excitement. My heart raced, but I didn't care, as I just screamed the answer he wanted." Yes". I closed my eyes to set back my emotions for a bit, reopened them, and proceeded to get out of the car. Adrian got out, too, and slid his arm around my waist, bringing me closer to him.His hand on my waist felt itchy like little ants were biting me on the flesh, but I just endured because we needed this and tried not to look uncomfortable with a fake smile plastered on my face.We entered the building, and all eyes immediately drift

It's been five years.AYSEL'S POV."He accepted our invitation," Adrian informed me as he popped himself down on the couch beside me. My heart surprisingly did a double flip at his words, as I realised I was finally going to be seeing my ex-husband tomorrow, after five good years."Do you think he knows yet?" I enquired from Adrian, turning to look at him with curiosity obvious in my orbs, but Adrian just shrugged, his attention fully on his laptop."I have absolutely no idea, but what I do know is that tomorrow's meeting won't be pleasant," Adrian replied, and I nudged closer to him."How do you know that? He might not even look at me twice once we arrive or be interested in me at all. Remember, he was the one who requested a divorce, and the love of his life still seems to be around," I reminded Adrian, whose side of lips curved up instantly into a dreadful grin."So you don't know," he murmured, more like saying than asking me. My brows rose up, arching at him."Know what?" I quest

RAVEN'S POV."Ugh!" I let out an exhausted groan while relaxing fully on my swivel chair, my palm resting on my forehead. It was already half past 11 p.m., but I made no move about getting up to go home or even having the interest to.' Margaret would be so worried.' My subconscious whispered to me, but I couldn't care less, because these past four years, all I have been thinking of was her."My wife," I murmured to myself, loving how it sounded so right and perfect coming out of my lips, but then I remembered she wasn't my wife any longer, but my ex-wife.Five years ago, I made a very great mistake, if not the biggest in my life. I pushed away the only woman who ever loved me for me and gave up everything in her life just to be with me for a gold digger who had deceived me for years.I was pretty sure Felicity never expected that I would find out the truth. I would get curious at some point about some of her odd behaviors and investigate.Not only was I shocked to discover I was bein

AYSEL'S POV CONTINUES."Good choice. Now here is the thing: You will have to sign a contract, and we will have to be married," he stated, and I accepted it without thinking it through." Okay"." Okay?" He asked, his jaw dropping in disbelief, and I nodded. That was how desperate I was. I didn't care if there were going to be any bad consequences or whatever. I just wanted to have my revenge and make them all pay, especially Raven, and my prayers just got accepted.I proceeded to stare down at my still, flat tummy. I still couldn't believe I was pregnant. My hands moved on their own accord to it and started rubbing it. I was hoping to feel at least a bump or kick. I had something growing in my tummy, but I realized how silly I was and chuckled.I was just two weeks away. "Don't worry, I will help take responsibility for your child as well once it is delivered." Adrien assured me, and in that moment, I saw him as a Godsent, as a solution to all my problems, as my savior.Neither did I

AYSEL'S POV "Your ex-husband needs to pay for what he did, I can help you get revenge, but on one condition," he said, studying my face carefully. I tried to keep my expression neutral, though my heart was racing. I knew nothing about him and he has said everything about me, and what I am currently going through, if he was that powerful or wanted to assist me, he wouldn't have let that happen to me. I rolled my eyes and stared away from his cold gaze that was boring holes into my skin. I wasn't comfortable with his presence but I don't think I have a choice then I asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to help me? What will you be getting and what are your conditions?" No one appears out of nowhere offering revenge without an agenda. Everything about this man screamed ulterior motives. He chuckled, a sound that held no warmth. "Is that really the most important question right now?" I nodded firmly. "I don't make deals with strangers, no matter how desperate I am. Who are you?."

Epilogue~Author's Pov~Two weeks had passed and Lucy's heart had softened. She no longer felt like leaving, especially when he showered her with affection despite her being rude to him. Hazel and Elara with the kids always came to visit her and play with her. She was tired of pretending and acting like she didn't know them.It hurt her feelings to act like that, making her feel guilty. There were times where she would want to talk freely with Jeanie, but she couldn't because he thought she had feelings for him and he didn't want Dominic to be angry.Dominic had confessed his feelings to her when he thought she was asleep, and he also felt so bad about the way he had treated her.Today, Lucy was going back to the city. Dominic helped with packing her clothes and other things she needed. Silently, she stepped into the car. Jeanie was in the driver's seat while Dominic sat beside her.She glanced at him and he sent her a fake smile. She hurriedly averted her gaze to the window.Just as

EpilogueAuthor's PovTwo weeks had passed, and Lucy's heart had softened. She no longer felt like leaving, especially when he showered her with affection despite her being rude to him. Hazel and Elara with the kids always came to visit her and play with her. She was tired of pretending and acting like she didn't know them.It hurt her feelings to act like that, making her feel guilty. There were times when she would want to talk freely with Jeanie, but she couldn't because he thought she had feelings for him and he didn't want Dominic to be angry.Dominic had confessed his feelings to her when he thought she was asleep, and he also felt so bad about the way he treated her.Today, Lucy was going back to the city. Dominic helped with packing her clothes and other things she needed. Silently, she stepped into the car. Jeanie was at the driver's seat while Dominic sat beside her.She glanced at him, and he sent her a fake smile. She hurriedly averted her gaze to the window.Just as Jeani

DOMINIC'S POV The room smelled faintly of antiseptic and lavender, the scent they used to calm wolves when their emotions ran too high. But nothing could calm me. Not when she still hadn't opened her eyes.Three days.Seventy-two hours.Four thousand, three hundred and twenty minutes.I counted every one of them.I sat by her bedside, my elbows resting on my knees, fingers laced together so tightly that they ached. The moonlight from the wide window spilled across her face, pale and still. She looked fragile—too fragile for someone who once stood before haters with fire in her eyes.I reached out and brushed a strand of hair from her cheek. Her skin was warm, the steady rhythm of her pulse whispering against my touch. Still alive. That was the only thing keeping me from losing my mind.I'd barely left the room since the transfusion. Not to eat. Not to sleep. Not to think. My wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin, snarling at the silence, restless for her scent, her voice, anything."

TATE'S POV When I got kidnapped by Alessandra, my whole mind started spiraling and I started to think of Peculiar more. I felt so crazy and annoyed, and the guilt that had been eating me up decided to come with full force. I felt so miserable never having told her everything that was on my mind.I had urges to go to the city where she was and pour out my mind, especially to tell her the side effects of the bond and how I really wanted to be with her if she'd give me the chance.I was ready to forsake having children, because her presence was all I wanted.Right now, I was meeting with Hazel. She was the only person who could tell me where my mate was.I hastened my steps as I got closer to their house. A nervous smile glistened on my face when I saw her with Elara.She waved at me. "Tate," she called."Hi," I greeted curtly."I see you've come here. Is it to see Liam? He went out with the kids," she stated, and I shook my head hurriedly."No... no," I demonstrated with my hands."I a

HAZEL'S POV Other Alphas were already at the pack. My mate had sent a letter to them. Slasher's rotten head was set at the border while Alessandra was in the middle where everyone gathered.Liam got down from his seat, his eyes blazing with anger as he walked toward Alessandra. He'd been waiting for this moment. My kids kept having nightmares because of her.She'd threatened them and made them see things they weren't meant to see. The violence in the room had affected their mental health. They couldn't sleep without having me or their father by their side.I was worried. I was also annoyed.Sara's punishment was upheld yesterday, which I was grateful for, and Alessandra didn't look remorseful."Today is one of those days where I get to show you all who the Alpha is. This is more than just a warning. Slasher has been killed because of his greediness by the one person he thought he could trust. Alessandra has haunted me and my family for years, and today we are going to finish what she

LIAM'S POV Alessandra screamed, a raw animal sound, clawing at my face. She managed to grab a shard of glass from the broken monitor and slashed at my arm, but Tate was there before she could strike again. He caught her wrist mid-swing, twisted, and slammed her against the metal table with brutal precision."Don't," I warned through clenched teeth. "Move."She spat blood at me. "You think you've won?"I wiped the blood from my cheek, glaring down at her. "Winning isn't what I came for."I punched her once—clean, controlled, enough to knock her out cold. Her body went limp, sliding to the floor."Chain her," I ordered hoarsely.Charlie pulled zip cuffs from his belt and fastened them around her wrists and ankles, then used one of the iron suppression chains nearby—the ones she'd designed to hold wolves during transformations—locking it around her throat with a click. "That should keep her quiet."Her remaining men were already subdued. Riley had one pinned under his knee; Hazel had re

- Lael~The pack grounds were bustling with activity as Jared led me through the various sections of his territory. Despite the forced smile plastered on my face, I couldn't shake the lingering fear from his earlier threat. Every step felt heavy, knowing that one wrong move could cost my brother his life."This is the training ground," Jared announced, gesturing toward a large open area where wolves in human form practised combat. The sound of clashing weapons and grunts of exertion filled the air. "My warriors train here daily. Strength is everything in this pack."I watched as the fighters moved with deadly precision, their muscles rippling under the afternoon sun. These weren't just ordinary pack members—they were killing machines, shaped by Jared's ruthless leadership."Impressive, isn't it?" he murmured close to my ear, his breath sending unwanted shivers down my spine. "Each one of them would die for their Alpha without question.""Or kill for him," I whispered back, the words s

~Lael~My eyes fluttered open, and I yawned as I stretched my body. Sitting upright, I expected to see Jared in the room, but the sheet beside me wasn't ruffled, showing that he hadn't slept on the bed with me. I felt quite relieved and got down from the bed, ready to take my bath, when a knock on the door stopped me."Luna, are you awake?" It sounded like a young lady's voice.'Luna!' I still didn't feel comfortable hearing that word. Nevertheless, I told her I was awake, and three ladies walked in with supplements, rose petals in a bowl, and other essentials."We are here to prepare you for your bath," one of the ladies said. From how they were dressed, I could tell they were maids.My eyes narrowed as I repeated their words. "Bathe?""Yes," they said in unison. This felt so weird. I wanted to tell them to leave—I had always prepared my own bath when I was in my former pack, and hearing this made it feel so foreign. Before I could utter any words, they entered the bathroom. After a

~Jared~I watched as her eyes darted everywhere. I knew she was looking for someone—probably her brother. Standing from my seat in the midst of the celebration, I followed her. I saw her drag her brother to a secluded place and hid in the shadows while she spoke to him.My heartbeat dropped when I heard her question, and a pang of guilt crushed me like a raging storm. There was no way I was going to tell Lael that her wolf was dormant because of my curse. She was like this because she was my fated mate, and the only way she could get her wolf back solely depended on her.She needed to fall in love with me without feeling the mating bond.The next minute, I balled my hands into tight fists when her brother said their father was going to rescue them. That bastard knew he couldn't get into my territory and leave unscathed. He knew the moment he came here, I was going to tear his limbs apart and make sure he never saw daylight again."Come out," she muttered, but it was more of an order.

My heart thundered in my chest as I stepped into the great hall. Everyone fell silent, their eyes boring into me—some hostile, others curious, a few unreadable. I forced myself to focus on the Alpha standing at the altar, his back to me. Even from behind, he looked commanding, his broad shoulders and defined silhouette radiating power.I shook my head, reminding myself he was the reason I was here. Taking a steadying breath, I walked forward until I stood before him. His dark eyes raked over me from head to toe, and I couldn't tell what he was thinking. His intense gaze made my breath catch, and against my will, I found myself wondering what was going through his mind. After a long pause, his eyes met mine, neither of us willing to look away first."Today, we gather for a sacred rite in the Black Shadow Pack," announced the elderly woman officiating the ceremony. Her voice carried across the hall with practiced authority. "We celebrate the mating ceremony of our Alpha and his chosen m

Lael's POV My breath caught. This Alpha was both callous and calculating. He knew exactly how much Muriel and I meant to each other. My twin brother was in this condition because of me.During the attack, I'd been overwhelmed—wolves coming in waves while I tried to save whoever I could. I hadn't seen the one sneaking up behind me until Muriel shoved me aside and took the blow meant for me. The wolf was stronger than my brother. It broke his limbs and sank its claws deep into his liver while I was too busy fighting for my own life to help him.When I heard Muriel's scream, my humanity vanished. My wolf took control, and I snapped that attacker's neck with my bare hands. I'd been cradling my wounded brother, about to call for our father's help, when I saw him—running into the woods like a coward. With our pack in chaos, I had no choice but to drag Muriel to safety myself.One glance at Jared told me he wasn't bluffing. I wanted to scream, to claw his face, to fight back. But I wasn't a

Pain was the first thing I felt. My body ached so much that moving any part of it—including my eyes—felt impossible. Still in darkness, I felt the bite of cold iron shackles around my wrists, followed by a dull, throbbing ache in my skull. A whimper escaped my lips as I tried to flutter my eyes open. I blinked against the dim torchlight illuminating the cell. Panic surged within me. "Where is my brother?" The question escaped before I could stop it, though I desperately wanted answers. Memories flooded my head like a raging storm—the attack, my pack's desperate screams, the stench of burning flesh, the metallic scent of blood bitter as ash. My father is running instead of fighting. I remembered dragging my wounded brother toward the woods when black wolves with eyes red as burning coals surrounded us. Then darkness consumed me. Now I was in his dungeon. Footsteps echoed outside the cell, slow and deliberate. Snarling, I forced myself upright, teeth gritted against my stiff limbs