Novels by Ms. Asmo

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

ErsaI kept pacing back and forth, just a few anxious steps away from the Alpha’s study. I had decided to visit him the moment I felt recovered enough to walk; I had to talk to him.Where should I begin? Thanking him, of course, but then how was I supposed to open the subject of my elimination? I rehearsed the words in my head.I couldn't stay idle for long. With a deep breath, I took one last step toward the door when it suddenly burst open. A slightly furious-looking Alpha came barreling out.He immediately began massaging his temples, radiating palpable frustration. He glared at the precise spot where I was standing. “Just knock, Soltharic.”“Pardon?” I stammered, completely startled."How do you expect me to work when your frantic, nervous scent has been assaulting my study for two hours straight?"I froze. I couldn't speak for a moment. I had never felt so utterly embarrassed and stupid at the same time. Right. The scent.“R-right. I wanted to speak with you,” I managed, still re

ErsaMy vision started blurry at first, until my surroundings finally swam into focus. I was in my own room.“You’re awake.” The voice came from beside me—the Alpha.“I have to admit, I can't say you're predictable, Soltharic.” He gave me a faint, almost weak smile."I didn't realize how desperately you wanted out. I respect your courage. For that bravery, I won't hesitate. I will grant your elimination." He offered the words with a slow smile.But why did he sound so melancholic? Why was he looking at me as if he didn't want to let me go? How was I supposed to react to that deep conflict in his gaze?Say yes. Just say yes, and it would end, Ersa.“I—”“Alpha.” It was the Beta who entered, his presence cutting sharply through the tension. “Alpha Ynovar has arrived.”"Right." He stood, already moving toward the door. "You need rest. I've disturbed you enough. I expect to discuss your elimination once you've regained your strength."Both men left the room, and I was left staring at the

ErsaI admit to myself that I was often a pushover, easily swayed, but never to this shocking extent. Yet, standing here, I couldn't abandon this opportunity for immediate freedom.“I never thought Ersa wanted to be the Luna that badly,” I heard Everine comment from the sideline.“Eh? Isn’t it more like she wants to get eliminated?” Seraph clarified, her laughter carrying a tone that suggested she understood the true, cynical reason behind my acceptance.Now, standing in front of what Madame Koraline had called the Vertical Ascent, I desperately wanted to wave my white flag. But I didn't. I forced myself to stand my ground as one of the Alpha’s soldiers signaled, “Go!”“You should withdraw, Soltharic,” he said, his voice dropping just low enough that it sounded genuinely worried to my ears. Why was he acting all casual now? For the past few days, it was as if I didn't even exist. No, I'm not feeling bitter.“I won’t, but you better keep your word,” I shot back.I quickly took a deep b

ErsaFive days later, Madame Koraline met us, instructing us in advance to wear clothing suitable for rigorous physical activities.“Today, we test control and endurance,” she announced with the same effortless, unreadable ease she had when she first introduced herself. “Catch.”In a blur, she simultaneously threw an object at each of the four of us. Instinctively, my hands shot up and closed over the soft, fragile surface.“An egg?” Seraph commented, inspecting the item we all held. “Shit.” She added, and I saw a small crack form on the shell in her hand, though it was tiny enough not to let the contents leak out.“It’s raw,” Madame Koraline informed us, a slight lift to one eyebrow.“Just how I like it,” Seraph replied with a confident wink. I couldn't help but shake my head, smiling slightly at her typical flippancy.Our Prefect didn't even bother wasting her breath scolding Seraph. She simply continued with her explanation.“Your mandate is deceptively simple: Do not let the egg c

Ersa“Ersa! Warming up already?” Seraph said from behind me. When I turned to look, she was wearing some kind of peculiar cloth.“Yes. That’s… new,” I replied, commenting on her outfit.“Oh, you noticed? I bought it from the human world last year. It’s called a hoodie.” She stood beside me and fell into a loose, energetic stretch. "Did you know even bikinis came from them? They’re absolute geniuses. Honestly, their creativity is phenomenal—if only they weren't our prey.”“Ugh, speaking of the human world, I really wanted to go this year. Unfortunately, no one has a say in Alpha Ynovar’s decision,”I started jogging, circling the mansion, and Seraph fell easily into step beside me. “Alpha Ynovar?” I asked. That name is exactly like our Alpha’s.“Yeah. The strongest known living Alpha. He’s like a century old! I heard his mate is one of them—a Vampire. The Princess, even!” Seraph informed me, her eyes bright with the excitement of pure gossip.“The Vampire Princess?” I admitted, the inf

ErsaYesterday was a shock for everyone; it was certainly the first I'd ever heard of the Fading.Fortunately, the morning brought better news: Lyanna had recovered. It seemed her affliction occurred only just before the full moon. Still, she wasn't accepting any visitors yet.As I headed toward the open field for a run, I unexpectedly collided with the Alpha. In a mansion this vast, the odds of running into him were astronomical—yet here he was. I didn't know how to face him yet.“I—” I stammered, but he cut me off.“Good day to you, Ms. Soltharic.” He gave me a single, flat glance and walked straight past me.What was up with him? I thought, instantly pouting.But what did I expect? I quickly corrected myself. He was just a male driven by primal instincts. If it had been any other woman in my position, he would have done the exact same thing, wouldn't he? I was just a convenient vessel for a momentary impulse.I shook my head, frustrated by the truth. I was thinking ill of the Alpha