Novels by Ms. Asmo

ErsaAlpha Sano’s lips crashed back against mine, the hunger in his kiss stealing my breath completely. His tongue delved deeper, tangling with mine in a fierce, urgent dance that demanded surrender.The steaming hot spring water lapped at our skin, but its heat was insignificant compared to the fire igniting between us.His strong hands gripped my buttocks firmly, lifting me with effortless power until I was straddling his lap, my thighs instinctively parting to settle over his rigid frame.He was completely bare beneath the swirling water, and the demanding length of his arousal pressed insistently against my core. The thin, soaked fabric of my underwear was the only, ridiculously inadequate barrier preventing him from sliding deep inside me.A sharp gasp escaped my lips at the profound sensation, muffled against his mouth, and I felt the curve of his grin widen against my own as he deepened the kiss, refusing to break contact.One of his hands remained firm on my ass, kneading the

ErsaEve had been the first to stalk away, leaving me to follow moments later. I was mostly dry now, but despite the scorching ambient temperature, a deep, bone-aching cold had settled within me.“Ersa.” Alpha Sano greeted me in the hallway, his voice brimming with unsettling enthusiasm.I couldn’t seem to return it. “Alpha…”“The Elder brought you to the falls. You are still somewhat damp, I observe.”The recent conversation about his alleged preferences weighed heavily. Hearing his casual tone now, after Eve’s cutting remarks, made my energy drain even further.“Yes, I must head inside immediately to change. If you would excuse my haste.”“Of course, of course.”I offered him a brief, formal bow and walked past him. I slid open my door and stepped inside, but before I could close the barrier, the Alpha followed, stepping into the room with an undeniable claim on the space.“Alpha!” I exclaimed, the sound half-panic, half-anger at the intrusion.He merely chuckled, completely at ease

ErsaThe day of our travel to the Ashfall Pack had arrived, a solemn journey undertaken by the Alpha, Elder Lumos, Eve, myself, and a small retinue of male packmates for security.Although the Ashfall territory was designated as neutral ground, its valuable volcanic resources being shared among packs, Alpha Sano was taking no chances. As he stated, "We never know what ill intent might arise."As the carriage pressed on, the air inside grew oppressively hotter, and the daylight outside waned, the sky darkening unnaturally, as if we were entering a land permanently deprived of the sun.Then, the evidence appeared. I looked out the window and saw volcanic ash sifting down—proof of the live, terrifying peaks surrounding us.“I confess, I never expected the very climate to be so intensely hot,” I murmured to myself, but the Elder's ears were keen.“This region is intrinsically warm, child, though the heat is less from the volcanoes themselves than from the deep-seated core energies of this

ErsaA few days of desperately needed peace had settled over the mansion, a fragile silence after the Second Trial. That silence was shattered when the Alpha called us in for a formal announcement.“Have you had a proper rest?” Alpha Sano asked, his tone surprisingly gentle, and both Eve and I managed a quick, synchronized nod. “I would like to personally congratulate the two of you for successfully reaching the Final Trial.”“Thank you, Alpha,” Eve replied smoothly, offering a precise, practiced bow.“I would also like to introduce one of the two Prefects for the Wolf’s Heart—Elder Lumos Valenhart.” He glanced around the living room, noting the elder's absence.Then, the door was thrown open with a startling force. The blind-looking man, the same one I’d seen merely observing, and not questioning during the Wolf’s Eye, strode in.“Greetings, ladies,” he announced in a slow, deliberate tone that seemed to draw all the air from the room. “As you have been apprised, I am Lumos Valenhart

Ersa“To what do I owe this honor?” Orpheus asked, aiming a mocking smile at me as he paused securing the last of his luggage.I glared at him. “You lied to me. You claimed you didn't know him.”Rose had just confirmed the Rogue leader's name was Gaven. The idea was almost comical: the well-known Beta Gaven, a figure of high standing, has the same name with the Phantom Alpha.“I’m a well-known liar, Ersa. The baffling part is that you still chose to believe me when my deception suited your survival.” He dismissed my genuine concern with a shrug.I clenched my fists, shaking with frustration. Why were they all playing these cruel, dangerous games with me? Him, Rose, and most infuriatingly, the unseen Phantom Alpha."Who is he, really?" I pressed.“If Rose hasn’t been privileged with that sensitive information, I certainly haven’t,” he drawled, glancing at his wrist. “Anyway, I wish you luck and a fond farewell. Or perhaps, merely a brief intermission?”“Why would you get involved with

Orpheus“Would you like to have the power you long for?”The question was delivered by a woman, a nobody, who cornered me moments after Ser Gregory had confirmed my temporary, utterly demeaning assignment as substitute Prefect for the Second Calling. A truly idiotic tradition, making a scholar referee glorified dating games.My first instinct was to offer her the sharp, mocking look she deserved, but I am, after all, a distinguished scholar and master of appearances. I settled for a controlled, small smile.“I’m afraid I haven’t the faintest clue what delightful madness you’re hinting at, miss…” I let the name trail off, forcing her to supply it.“Rose,” she returned the smile, though hers was edged with urgency. She gestured toward the open doors. “We should discuss this somewhere discreet.”“Ah, discretion. A virtue I often lack, particularly when I'm busy. I shall reluctantly excuse myself,” I replied, offering a stiff, dismissal-worthy bow and turning to leave.“You still yearn to

ArceThis asshole. Just as he was about to open the door, I slammed my hand against it, blocking his way. Bad move—because now I had him cornered. On the damn door.But I didn’t budge.“Allow it, or I won’t let you go,” I said firmly.That made him turn, crouching just enough so our faces aligned. “I wouldn’t mind that,” he whispered, a teasing smile tugging at his lips.I lifted my chin defiantly. “Alright,” I shot back, planting my other hand on the wall beside him, fully caging him in now.That made him straighten abruptly, his back thumping against the door.I arched a brow. Take that, mutt.He only sighed, then suddenly his hands gripped my waist. In one smooth motion, he lifted me off the ground like I weighed nothing—like I was some bratty kid.I yelped, caught off guard, as he carried me to the sofa and set me down with infuriating ease.“As much as I’d like to indulge you,” he smirked, “I have a harvest to oversee.” He said before heading to the door, leaving me on the couch,

ArceI hated these mutts with every fiber of my being, and yet someone thought it amusing to play a prank on me. Fine. I would deal with him myself—Lord Hades. Though I wasn’t sure how just yet.But first, I had an Alpha to pursuade.“There’s no way I’ll cower after what happened last night,” I muttered as I stepped out of my room.“What happened last night?” a woman’s voice cut in from behind me.I turned to see the other dog from dinner, her brows lifted in feigned innocence.“Don’t tell me it was about the meat?” she asked sweetly. “If it upset you, I would like to apologize.”“Who are you to apologize?” I spat, crossing my arms and lifting an eyebrow like a blade.She chuckled, a high little sound that only made my skin prickle. Then she tapped my shoulder as if we were old friends. I stared at the touch for a beat, then shot her a cold look. How dare she.“You should loosen up,” she said, laughing again, the note in her voice tinkling at my last nerve. “I thought vampires were ca

ArceThat damn puppy was starting to bare his fangs. Very well. It was time for me to bite back. I had only been taken aback before, that was all.Father had ordered me to kill the Alpha discreetly, but that was impossible for now. The moment he dropped dead, all eyes would turn to me, the outsider, the foreign threat.So I would wait. I would prove myself first, show them I wanted nothing more than to endure this cursed year.With nothing else to do, I decided to take a walk through the halls, memorizing the house’s structure and every turn it offered. When I returned, the Beta had already interfered with my chambers. The coffin was gone, replaced with something more tolerable, a proper bed soft and warm. At the very least, he had spared me the insult of that ridiculous stage set.And then, at last, came dinner.I furrowed my brows at the sight of a woman I had never met, seated beside the largest dog in this pack, already tearing into her meat.“Finally,” he drawled, not even bother

Arce I froze, eyes snapping toward him, my hands instinctively shooting up to grab both his shoulders. I shook him lightly, abandoning the carefully crafted mask of the untouchable princess for one raw second. “What do you mean required there?”The words clawed at my throat. We both knew what it meant. To be required in a man’s bedroom meant only one thing, and it was something I had no experience in.“Sex, of course, princess. I imagine vampires are more than knowledgeable in that area… even a Bloodling like you.” His tone was casual, mocking, as he gently pried my hands off his shoulders.Damn it. I hadn’t even realized I’d touched a dog on my own.“Whatever do you mean?” I shot back, my voice sharp, though the words tumbled out faster than I’d planned. “You mutts are the ones always in heat. Clearly, you’d know more in that area. Fuck.”The curse slipped past my lips before I could stop it. Again, not the image of the untouchable princess I wanted to uphold.“You are indeed still

ArceThe Alpha strode inside as though nothing had happened, as if that vile act had meant less than air to him. But to me? It was far from nothing. His scent still clung to me, thick and revolting, like a stain I couldn’t scrub off fast enough.And did he just call me little bird?I forced myself to still, to compose, to bury the fire in my chest beneath a calm mask. If he wanted indifference, I would give him indifference, venom dressed as poise. With a lift of my chin, I followed after him, mirroring his ease, acting as if his touch hadn’t irked me.The Alpha house was nothing like the lavish castles or glittering manors of the vampires. It lacked the cold opulence of marble and chandeliers, favoring instead a warmth that almost felt… cozy. Despite its towering exterior and grand arches, the inside was far simpler, humble, even.“As you can see, Princess,” the Beta, whose name I had already dismissed as forgettable, droned beside me, “this will be your home for the year. It would b

Arce“I must apologize for the arrangement,” Orion said, his voice smoother than I expected. “Both the Alpha and Beta were occupied with urgent matters to prepare for your arrival.”“Preparing?” I repeated with a dry laugh. “That is what you call it? How utterly predictable. Breaking every tradition, spitting on every rule, and still, you can’t even welcome me properly. Tell me, is your Alpha always this… unprepared? Or is this incompetence reserved for special occasions?”I tried to restrain myself from laughing, though it was difficult with the way Orion’s anger practically radiated off him. It was almost comical, if I squinted, I could imagine steam curling above his head like a boiling kettle.Werewolves were infamous for their tempers, and he was barely holding himself together. The only reason he hadn’t snapped yet was out of reverence for his Alpha, the same Alpha who had so generously handed the vampires a Bloodmoon Duel victory just to claim me.When he didn’t speak, though h