Novels by N_et

♡✯HYLARA✯♡My spine straightened instinctively and I became painfully aware of my outfit, the way I wore my hair, and my posture.Was Kristen right about my appearance?My fingers on the table twitched and I resisted the urge to pull the band holding my blonde curls in a messy bun and let them fall.I hadn't seen him since the day he dumped my ass on ice. And now, I wanted more than anything for him to realize he'd made a terrible mistake and beg for my forgiveness.When Declan came to a stop by my table, my stomach dropped as his arm slipped possessively around Cassandra's slim waist. He didn't once look my way and that hurt more than I should have let it. What was wrong with me? Why the hell was I still reacting to a man who'd made his choice and was already living it?"Declan," Cassandra purred, pulling him in by the nape for a kiss. My stomach churned at the sight of them sucking the life out of each other like there was no one else in the cafeteria.Blinking away the tears that

♡✯HYLARA✯♡"What is this?" As soon as the waitress left, my eyes flickered between the mouth-watering food on the table and Creed Horton who was staring at me blankly from the other side of the table. What was his problem? It wouldn't kill him to show some emotions would it?"Are you asking because you don't know or because you just want to ask?" His voice dropped a bit and he gave me that look he reserved for women he thought were dumb."It's just that when you said breakfast, this isn't what I'd imagine." Shifting uncomfortably, I could feel the tips of my ears burning.My gaze drifted over the breakfast spread before me and for a moment, I forgot to breathe. The waffles were crisp and golden with berries dusted lightly with sugar, and the maple syrup was served in a polished crystal pitcher. Fluffy banana pancakes, buttered toast, and a white centerpiece plate holding finely cut tropical fruits. Two fine porcelain cups of steaming coffee, its rich aroma curling through the room.

♡✯HYLARA✯♡"HYLARA FUCKING HART! Wake up right this instant." I jolted up from the impact of my two roomies jumping into my bed. "What? Can't a girl have her beauty sleep in peace?" I groaned, falling back into bed."No can do my little conniving vixen." Samantha pulled me back up, a huge smile plastered across her round face, her ombre hair pulled into a messy bun. "That's right, you don't get to sleep peacefully after what you did." Valerie gushed, her fingers patting my cheeks to ward off every trace of sleep as if her yellow pajamas weren't bright enough to keep me awake."It's not even six yet, what did I do now?" I moaned, slapping her hands away before gently rubbing my eyes.After last night's incident, I couldn't sleep a wink as images of those men closing in on me kept playing behind closed eyes. A shiver runs down my spine at the thought of what could've happened if Creed hadn't shown up the moment he did. Maybe Creed was right, no matter how mad I was, I shouldn't hav

★★CREED★★I pulled away from Hylara's trembling frame before instinct dragged me back to her. My mate. A human?The words tasted like poison.The moon Goddess had either lost her mind or had cursed me. There was no other explanation. Out of every she-wolf born beneath her moon, she decided to bind me —the Alpha of Silverpine— to the weakest creature with no wolf, no rank, and no place in my world, and somehow expected me to accept her?Hell no.This wasn't fate but a sick joke that was slowly starting to make sense. The magnetic pull I felt whenever she was close, the murderous rage that consumed me when Declan Bishop —soon to be Alpha of a rival pack— claimed her as his girlfriend, the animal clawing beneath my skin demanding I protect her on the rink.Nothing was a coincidence. Every damned instinct had been screaming the truth. My wolf had recognized his mate long ago."Is everything ok?"My ears almost bled from the panic dripping from her voice, her legs still clasp against my

★★HYLARA★★"You're late!" Creed stood by his locker in the empty locker room, his broad back turned to me, a thick heavy towel loosely wrapped around his waist. Water from his shower beaded on his spine, trailing down the ridges of his toned muscles.His dark brown hair was wet and spiky, and the delicious essence of his soap lingered on him making me want to dab his skin with my tongue. "With the way you eye-fucking me, I'd think you've never seen a naked guy." He snapped without glancing my way, his deep voice carrying an edge to it.I gulped, heat pricking my skin at having been caught ogling."Maybe if you weren't living in your head, you'd realize I was waiting for you to wrap up whatever you're doing." I defended. There was something about him that made me act rashly with him.Slamming his locker shut, he turned towards me, a pair of black Tom Ford boxer briefs in his hand, his arrogant smirk not missing. My lips turned dry as the sharp V at his lower abdomen disappeared be

★★HYLARA★★I turned to see Creed Horton already storming forward, his dark eyes focused on Declan like a predator closing in on its prey. Before I could blink, Creed lunged forward, his fist colliding with Declan's jaw with a sickening crunch. The force made him stumble several steps backward before crashing hard on the ice, his helmet spinning away.But Creed didn't stop.He dragged Declan up by the front of his jersey, the fabric bunched in his fists as he pummeled his face, each punch fueled by a rage I'd never seen. Declan managed to throw one wild swing which Creed effortlessly caught before twisting his wrist until Declan snarled in agony. With a vicious hook, Declan glided across the ice just as their teammates and referees got over their shock. I gawked as the crowd went wild, my heart hammering hard against my chest. No wonder Creed Horton never loses control. He was a beast when he did."Hylara Hart." I jumped at the voice barking my name.Mandy, my boss's secretary stor

CARLY WOODS POV "How did you three meet?"Everyone's attention shifted from Stephanie to Allison, Kyle, and me. A smug smirk stretched my lips at his words as the memories which were now amusing as I thought of that day."She spat into my hot chocolate." Jace growled and threw a fake glare at a smiling Alli on the opposite side of the table. Everyone except Ian looked horrified at my words which made Allison pout. Ian pulled her close to his side and whispered something into her ear making her blush.A month and two weeks had gone by after Nate was murdered and Addison was thrown behind silver bars.Mrs. Baldwin had planned a small barbecue party in the back of her house. I wasn't surprised she invited my friends and me because the woman had outdone herself in trying to get on my good side.Mrs. Baldwin who was in an elegant blank evening dress sat at the head of the table, Jace took the seat by her right and Ian her left. Mia and Julian sat beside me while Stephanie and Kyle sat

JACE BALDWIN'S POV Nate's lifeless body sprawled awkwardly on the floor, the brown T-shirt he had on soaked with the red fluid of his blood. People got busy snapping away at the body, and murmurs slowly erupted from the people. "What are we dealing with?" Ian had his usual blank look as he and two pack detectives stopped before me. "Murder." A red-haired female detective with upturned eyes responded while shoving a notepad into her pants pocket. "I'm Detective Miller." "Murder?" I looked up at the balcony and back at the body, his back was against the ground. It could've been an accident, or suicide. I couldn't believe the woman I'd once loved was capable of taking another's life. "Mr. Moore was seen pushed over the balcony rail by the house resident Miss Addison Cobbler at an estimated time of 4:22 PM. According to one of the witnesses from the other building, and the evidence gathered, the two were arguing over something when Miss Cobbler knocked him 60 feet down." A

JACE BALDWIN'S POV I was a lucky bastard to have been accepted by Carly after everything I put her through.Everything was falling into place for us. I had a woman whom I loved with everything and I knew she loved me and would do anything for me. I had a son as a successor.Even though my mother and Carly were yet to see eye to eye, I knew they would come to a mutual ground one day.Things between Ian and Allison had already kicked off. A side of him I never knew existed is finally on display. He was still the brooding man everyone knew but when Alli was around, he was all soft and grinning like an idiot.I was happy for him. He deserves his happily ever after."Why?" "You brought it on yourself.""It's my fault my best friend betrayed me?"Nate was awaiting trial in the holding cell. I wanted to know his reasons for committing treason."Best friend? Everyone knows who filled that position in your life. It should have been me." I had a feeling this had nothing to do with who he th

CARLY WOODS POV "I have something I want to show you."Jace was behind me, his hands snaked around my waist as he whispered, his breath tingled my ear and his morning voice did things to my southern region. My lips curled up coyly, leaning into his hard frame."I wonder what that could be.""You'll have to find out for yourself my little omega.""You know Selva can take down an entire pack." "I know, but you'll always be my little omega plus I know you love it.""You caught me but it's only fair I have you mine." I tapped my chin with a fake pondering face. "How about cutie?" I had my best cute face on as I turned in his arms."Don't even think about it. There's nothing cute about all these." I pouted as he gestured to himself."I don't like it either, how about snuggles? I love the sound of that already.""Whatever makes you happy love." He dipped his head and connected our lips in a toe-curling kiss.It's been six days since the Gaia Ritual, six days after the Outlanders' attack.

JACE BALDWIN'S POV Darkness consumed Ian's eyes, veins popped on his forehead as he tackled a smirking Nate to the ground from behind.The two men contended against each other on the dirt ground. Ian was consumed by his anger which made his moves sloppy making Nate prevail.The pain of betrayal cut deep as I stood paralyzed on my feet watching them throw punches at each other.In my moment of distraction, Darren took the time to choke me with his elbow from behind.The sand under our feet and the trees seem to be fighting for us, as Darren's men would trip out of nowhere, their feet became clumsy and whenever they got tossed against the tree, they found it hard to get out of the small bush at the foot of the tree trunk.I jammed my elbow hard into his upper abdomen and chest, but he never let go instead, his grip tightened considerably.Extending my claws, I slashed his left eye, his hands instantly came off as he howled in pain doubling over.I rammed my elbow into his back which wa

JACE BALDWIN'S POV In the darkness of the night, the ripping sound of flesh tearing, the wrenching sound of bones cracking and breaking, tangled with the agonizing wails and howls of men and wolves.Our warriors were fierce, their moves unrelenting as they fought against the intruders, fought to reduce the number of the fallen.The unsaid rule of war was clear; kill or be killed.Bodies were shredded, heads were twisted 360 degrees before being ripped off, throats were ripped off... whatever sharp moves the warriors remembered were employed to take down our enemies.My moves were swift and my attacks were with precision as I killed to defend the territory I swore by blood to protect. I had one intention and that was to kill these bastards for trespassing on my territory and antagonizing my people.The ritual worked out on time for the attack.I wondered what would have happened if Carly hadn't stepped in for the ritual. The Outlanders would have spoiled my pack and left it in ruins,