Chapter: Calm After The StormCara's POV"So we do not just live for today..." Adonis said, rounding up his speech, "We live for tomorrow, too. People say do not be stuck in the past; we're not. We're just bringing a part of it that we never want to forget." He placed his hand against his heart, the raw pain in his eyes betraying his composed self. "My brother would forever be remembered for his tenacity and courage in the face of trouble. He made this happen." He gestured all around, referring to our family. "And that's why I'll step down with one last word." Adonis's eyes met mine, and I gave him a smile of encouragement. This was the moment—the highlight of his speech. The words we'd been practising for days. He was going to say them..."I love you, Luca Romano. Rest on."The atmosphere was sober, not tearful as I expected, but at the same time, we've all shed a handful of tears during the last few weeks; I didn't think anyone had more in stock.Weeks had passed since the raid, and now, under the Italian sun,
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Chapter: The Final Battle VAs soon as they filed out of the study, the guard waited till he heard the elevator ding close before slipping out. He immediately dialled Luca's line."Hello? Are you here already? Hold up, I'll meet you at the reception.""No! The mansion is being raided. Diavolo..."Luca, who was already walking out of the waiting room, halted. Oh shit... what perfect timing!"What's going on there?"The guard proceeded to fill him in on everything he had heard, and Luca patiently took them in, some familiar, some new."What did they mean by transfer of ownership?""I do not know. But I think whatever it is, it has to do with Sarah, and they're going to kill her. He already instructed that all the men in the house be killed. What do we do, boss?"That was a question Luca wanted to ask himself. He never noticed any transfer. They were cornered, and walking into that house without a plan was suicide.He glanced back at Miguel, who was whispering harshly over the phone. He had been doing that for a w
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Chapter: The Final Battle IVCara's POV As soon as the words left my mouth, all necessary documents were brought to me, and Adonis was wheeled off.Standing in the waiting room while I nearly ran out of my mind felt like a luxury with everything that was going on, and I was somewhat grateful for that.I needed to get to my father, but my phone was broken. Reaching into the bag on the sofa, I pulled out Adonis's phone, which I had intentionally hidden and lied that we left at home, immediately dialling his number.First ring. Second ring. Third ring.The call didn't connect. Who then sent the text that Adonis saw? Perhaps...My finger pressed on his contacts, scrolling through until I settled on the one I had an inkling about. The first ring didn't even complete as the receiver picked up the call."Freddie. What the f*ck is going on? What did you say about Luca?""Cara? Dio, siamo fottuti (god, we're screwed). I don't know what to do." He cried, sending a pang through my heart, but I cleared my throat."What do
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Chapter: The Final Battle III Cara's POV"Any news?"Frustrated, I clenched the fabric of my gown to control myself from snapping at my stressor of a husband, gritting out between clenched teeth."No." He stared at me for a second more before turning his face the other way.I began a mental countdown.Three, two, one—"Shouldn't they have reached out by now?""No. No, they shouldn't have." I replied with a tight smile. "It's been barely an hour since they left." "Just an hour?" Adonis breathed heavily, showing how weaker he was getting by the minute. "It feels longer." Yeah. Definitely weaker. The normal Adonis wasn't this talkative."It wouldn't feel that way if you stopped asking. You've asked five times since they left. The phone is on the table." I gestured to my device, which I had placed on a desk I had dragged between the sofa and the bed to prove to him that I wasn't hiding anything when he asked the second time."Look at it. The moment it beeps, you'd know." "Yeah, I would." He murmured. "I just feel
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Chapter: The Final Battle II Cara's POVAdonis and I paused, staring at their wide eyes—well, Luca's. The atmosphere immediately switched into one of urgency. "For heaven's sake! Why did he choose to attack now?" I cried out."Because we're occupied at the moment? What better time to strike the sheep than when the shepherd is away?" "What did the men say?""He has over two hundred men with him, and they're heavily armed. I believe it's a takeover. About fifty were ours.""The takeover we've been expecting." My father clarified and I gave him a pointed stare."But everything is set right?""Everything but Adrian's sample.""That shouldn't be a problem, I'll find a way to get close to him and snip one." Luca offered."That isn't necessary. I already did."We all paused, staring at Adonis in surprise. "You... did? When?""Just before I collapsed, remember I fell on him?""Dude... you're crazy," His second-in-command commented. "Hmm... you're very competent." My father supported. "That's settled then. We should le
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Chapter: The Final Battle Cara's POV"Cara." I jerked awake at the sound of my name, blinking away the sleep in my eyes. "You can see him now." Doctor Bruno said. Exhaustion displayed across his face, showing how draining the last few hours had been."He's awake?" I rasped, stifling a yawn. My entire body felt sore from sleeping on the chair.How many hours had it been?Eyeing the big clock on the wall—5am. Thirty-one hours. Sun rays were beginning to stream in from outside lighting up the hallway. This was the second sunrise since Adonis had his...I sighed, pulling myself up when I noticed something odd. Before sleep finally claimed me last night, I was sure there were two men passed out on the chair opposite me. Now I could see just one.My brows knitted in a frown, "Where's my father?""He left to get a cup of coffee. He woke up a while ago." Doctor Bruno replied. My eyes darted to Luca, who still had his head bent, eyes closed, and arms folded over his chest. From the weird position he was in and the
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Chapter: Tobias's GameShe's a daughter of the Parks.That was the first thought Tobias had when he met Rebecca's family for the first time.It was the second thing that drew him to her... the deal sealer and the main reason he agreed to the marriage proposal. Apart from the fact that she brought out emotions he didn't know he was capable of displaying anymore, it was the other reason for his fascination with her. When his father's mistress suggested a marriage alliance with the mayor's daughter, he knew it was another scheme of hers. She was always meticulous in her actions and never gave a reason for suspicion yet he couldn't get rid of the discomfort he felt around her.Notwithstanding, he went along with it because it was for the company. With his father in an unconscious state, that was all he cared about. Whatever her plans were, it didn't change the fact that the marriage would indeed be advantageous to them. Who knew he'd get a better opportunity?Placing the empty whisky glass on the table beside
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Chapter: Unspoken RulesRebecca. Adeline frowned at the both of us. "I'm sorry, am I missing something? You're married, right?""Yes. We are, but—"Pardon me, ma'am, but I believe I mentioned earlier that Mr Maynard's room had been adjusted to suit the new situation." She explained. "Don't you want to stay in the same room as your husband?""That is for me to decide." Tobias interrupted. "But, sir—"Enough, Adeline. I won't speak on this matter, anymore. Have the maids clear out her things into the second suite this instant." He turned away, leaving no room for negotiation. If I were to go by the crestfallen look on Adeline's face, I would've given in to her request. But Tobias didn't want me in his room either. I wasn't ready to be imposing.The way they spoke to one another showed that their relationship wasn't all employee and employer like I thought. Although Tobias still didn't let go completely, I could tell that he wasn't as strict with her, as he was with the others."While you're at it, clear awa
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Chapter: The Butler And The BrideRebecca.Half the glory of the mansion loomed before me as the car screeched to a stop. Owning an apartment in this area was a known luxury, but compared to this, the memory of the three-bedroom apartment that had caused me joy in my heart now seemed laughable.I stared out the window at the medium-sized, perfectly pruned shrub that was sculpted out to form the words—Star Mansion.My gaze flickered nervously around the grand foyer as I registered the weight and significance of the name."Ma'am?" The driver snapped me out of my thoughts, extending his arm.Honestly, when I approached Tobias, a tiny part of me—the logical one—was prepared to be disappointed.No one knew who he was claiming to be. The only hope I held onto was the ambience in which he carried himself. One thing I was sure of was that an ordinary person would never exude that amount of grace—not to talk less of a disabled person. Prepared, I expected a simple rich man. Whichever family he came from wasn't my top priorit
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Chapter: The New LifeAll it took was a nod of her head, and the next thing Rebecca knew, three of his subordinates flooded into the interrogation room to escort them out. She had to catch herself to stop her mouth from falling open. Security within the station itself?Each officer they passed by stopped in salutation to the man with the five-star badge, and it wasn't until they got to the office and he introduced himself as the commissioner that she knew the extent of his power.Yet he bowed before her husband. It made her doubt if she truly wanted to know him... a frisson spreading throughout her chest.They didn't stay too long; if anything, the switch of venue seemed to be meant for proper hospitality, as he gave his word to get to the bottom of the case.Tobias sat upright, his confident gaze unwavering all through as the conversation ended—no, it wasn't one.A conversation involved communication between two or more people, but as usual, he was silent, the occasional tilt of his head being the only e
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Chapter: Whose Crime Is It?In a medium-sized, metallic, blue-tinted room, two couples sat comfortably—one older and one younger. The latter had mugs of coffee in their hands and two extra on the hard wooden desk in front of the other couple, who had themselves in a comforting embrace.Well, the woman, the man, was the one doing the comforting.Opposite the large black desk sat two men in formal police uniforms, the appearance of two stars on each of their badges, a telltale of their respected position, yet each word they spoke to their guests was not far off from grovelling at their feet.The room had two large one-way tinted windows; one protecting the outsiders from looking in and the other allowing specially assigned spectators to see whatever goes on in the room.One of the officers spoke up. "Mrs. Park, I assure you that we will get to the bottom of this. Take heart," he consoled, his words a stark contrast to the what the description of his work should be.Elena sniffed in reply, pulling out of her husban
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Chapter: The Unexpected Ally"A disabled man?" Mr Park's voice tightened. "Haven't you brought enough shame to our family? You're going to tie yourself to..." He struggled to find a good qualifying word. "...him?"His wife's lips twitched, her eyes betraying a cruel amusement. "Oh my world," she walked up to him. "Let's be calm about this, dear. She's clearly hurting from being abandoned, but Rebecca," her mocking gaze met her stepdaughter's, a flicker of disbelief and disgust crossing his face. "...not to the extent of giving yourself off to just anyone. You're still a daughter of the Park family after all." She stifled a smile. "Surely, even you have some sense of pride left."Rebecca rolled her eyes. "I don't care about his physical state. He cares for me more than you all ever will, and that is all that matters.""I refuse to give my blessings to this... to this rubbish!" Her father refused firmly. "Renounce this marriage or you cease to be my child!"She scoffed. His child? Does he think it's a blessing? Al
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A Bond Of Fire And Fang
The plan was to run from him. But no one can outrun destiny.
"I'm mated to the twin alphas of Bloodmoon. Your moon goddess must be wrong to think I'd want a third mate. Nevertheless, a cursed king."
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Avalyn Drakara became a fugitive taboo the moment she was born. Children born from the combination of two shifters never survive. The struggle of dominance from each gene would never allow that, but she did, fulfilling the prophecy of the flame reborn.
Amidst various sacrifices to hide her identity, she finds herself living as a human runt in a cruel hierarchical werewolf pack where she's mated to the twin alphas. Fate is cruel, and decides being a pet to one more alpha is the price she'd pay for the power she was never meant to have.
But he isn't just any alpha. He's Alpha Kael Draven, the cursed lycan of the north and a descendant of the royal family. She isn't his first, but she is the key to breaking his curse. But when you've spent years bound to what you know, leaving it becomes difficult.
Ava has no idea about who she truly is. Kael doesn't care; all he wants is to break free. Yet with a prophecy that ties both together, a gruesome, inevitable love is bound to happen.
It's either them, or their entire world.
Baca
Chapter: The MoveAVAAs soon as those words were out, two of his men appeared before me.The next few minutes were a blur. I didn't get the chance to wonder where they had come from as they took my arms in a firm grip, pulling me along behind their brooding alpha.If they had watched our interaction or heard us, their stoic expressions said nothing.Honestly, I'd rather they didn't.My stomach twisted, feeling disgusted at what we just did.What I just did. And for the love of everything sensible, what he just said?Mate. Mate?Amidst everything I'd heard all day, this was the most absurd.Still reeling from the shock of the previous conversation, I silently let myself be dragged back to the pack house.My feet had just found the hardwood floor of the hallway when mumbled sounds of heated arguments filled the air."You had such development in your pack yet you decided to keep such information to yourself?"I didn't know whose voice it was, but somehow, I knew who the question was directed at."Her ge
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Chapter: The Third MateMy heart skipped as I spun around."W-who's there?"All I got in reply was the distant echo of my voice, but the disturbing feeling remained.Running back to the pack house wasn't an option, and towards the boundary was just me signing up to be caught if I got there earlier than planned. Mentally choosing the less frightening option, I stood my ground."I—I know...you're there; scaring people isn't funny. Come out... or go away."If not for my stutter, I might've actually fooled myself, or at least my rapid heartbeat.Instantly, the sounds of twigs snapping under the pressure of a foot that wasn't mine filled the air as a huge figure appeared.I knew who he was before I saw him.He approached. Over six feet tall and packed with enough muscles to be deemed fit but not bulky, Alpha Draven advanced with the regality of a lord born in the 1800s who had been somehow reborn as the son of a conglomerate.Compared to the couple of times I'd seen him, I had no obstruction to my full sweep. I wa
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Chapter: ConfusionAVAA low growl was the first thing I heard when I came to, and the first thing I saw was darkness.Pure and undiluted.My eyes refused to open. I couldn't tell where I was, but from the suffocating smell of disinfectant, my guess was the pack clinic. The room felt eerily quiet, yet somehow I knew whoever had growled wasn't the only one here with me.My body ached all over. The intense, terrible pain I'd passed out from had reduced to a dull throb wrapped in the tight pressure of the bandage around my arm. Fighting the fogginess in my head, I inhaled deeply, willing my eyes open when someone spoke."They saw her."Dax?The anger in his tone sent chills down my spine."They saw the mark." He growled. "What do we do? What do we tell them?""I don't know," another voice replied.Damon."You don't know?" Dax snapped. "Am I supposed to tell the Alphas waiting in the hall—the Lycan Kings expecting me in an hour—that? You should've listened to me!""And what? Your plan was more reckless than
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Chapter: ExposedAVAI remember asking a vital question on the third day of training. I'd just fallen for the tenth time as I covered the second mile when I looked up at my trainer."I keep falling... what if, what if I'm caught? What do I do then?"Boredly picking at her nails, she tilted her head in my direction with a tired sigh."If you do, just surrender."Unfortunately, that was one piece of advice that I couldn't put to use.How do you surrender to someone who refuses to let you yield?I shouldn't have talked back. I should've played along. No. I shouldn't have opened my mouth at all. Horrified, I stumbled back as Astrid landed on all fours, baring her fangs at me.Half our audience leapt to their feet, the suspense unbearable. They all wanted to know what triggered the shift since most of our conversation went unheard due to our distance from the benches."Astrid, stand down, or you'll be disqualified." Delta, Raph warned, the veins in his neck protruding in frustration.She ignored him and in
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Chapter: The Second StepAVA"I-I-I don't know what you're talking about."Astrid squinted at me, "Are you playing dumb right now?" She frowned, her gaze questioning if I was acting or just plain stupid. But I couldn't think of anything else to say."You know, I was right about you. You've been unusually bright. I knew something was up. I bet you thought that you could actually win this. Don't tell me you really believe that you outran five of our best wolves?"I swallowed hard.No, I didn't.I knew it was strange. However, though it was just for a fleeting moment, I wanted to think so. Eyeing her jeering form, it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't spotted her all through the chase; I was too occupied to ponder on it."Unlike the rest," Her voice went even lower. "I wasn't after winning this stupid chase. You were mine from the very beginning. I just had to get the rest out of the game."Wait, what?A cold wave of shock washed over me. My head whipped in the direction of the forest opening as a chilling rea
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Chapter: Caught Red-HandedAVAOne advantage, perhaps the only one, that came from my trainer being changed was that despite her loathing, like the rest, she actually trained me."Look," She had spat with disdain during our first session, "We both know all odds are against you. You've never worked out, and you're... human. My only advice to you is to run. And that's all I'll be teaching you how to do."So as soon as the shot went off, I took to my heels. Trying my best to implement each of the notable corrections she made as I encountered them."Don't ever run in a single straight line. You'll be caught."I dashed into the forest, my legs turning away from the clear path. My pulse raced, skyrocketing at the stomping of feet as they closed in on me.I stormed past the wet trees, drops of water from the leaves splashing on my face and clothes... the wetness stuck to my skin, extremely cold yet I continued.Not for a millisecond did I stop to peer at my pursuers. The fact that they still hadn't caught me meant they
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Masuk
