Chapter: Chapter 4: What My Father KnewSelena"Lower your weapons."Kael didn't turn around. Didn't raise his voice. He was still looking at me when he said it, like the three crossbows aimed at my chest were a minor administrative inconvenience.None of the hunters moved."High Alpha's order." The kneeling one. Steady voice, steady hands — a man who didn't frighten easily and knew it. "The hybrid is to be contained and transported to the High Council chambers for—""I know what the order says."Kael turned then. And I watched what happened to the hunters when he faced them directly — a collective tightening, a micro-adjustment in their stances. The particular recalibration of men who have just remembered something important about who they're speaking to."I am telling you to lower your weapons."A beat.The kneeling hunter lowered his crossbow.The two standing ones exchanged a look — fast, professional — and then lowered theirs.I had exactly the length of that exchange to make a decision. My father was still at the edge
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Chapter: Chapter 3: Every Candle in the Temple Went DarkSelenaThe five days between the corridor and the ceremony passed in a particular pressurised stillness. Like air before a storm where everything is technically normal and nothing is.I trained. I ate. I slept badly and didn't make note of it.Petra made note of it."You haven't slept," she said on the third morning, setting down my breakfast with the particular firmness she reserves for things she considers non-negotiable."I slept.""You were at the window at two bells. And again at four."I looked up at her. "Are you watching me sleep now?""I'm watching you not sleep." She sat down across from me, which she almost never does. "Selena. Talk to me.""There's nothing to talk about.""There's everything to talk about and you know it." She folded her hands on the table. "Three days. What's the plan?"I was quiet for a moment."Go," I said finally. "Stand in the circle. Hold the fire down. Let whatever happens happen.""And if he's there?"I looked at her. "Who?""Don't." Her voice was
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Chapter: Chapter 2: What The Wolves Don’t Know About FireSelenaI stripped the sheet before dawn.Petra would have noticed it eventually — she notices everything — so I folded the burns inward, pushed the whole thing to the bottom of the linen chest under the window, and made the bed myself with clean linen before the household stirred. By the time the first grey light came over the mountains I was sitting at my writing table with cold water, composing my face into the arrangement that serves me best in this house.Attentive. Contained. Giving nothing away.Six days until the Moon Claiming Ceremony.Morning training runs from first light until the sun clears the eastern ridge. It has not been optional for me since I was fifteen, when my father made it clear — through a messenger, naturally — that whatever else I was or wasn't, I would at minimum be present and demonstrate effort.Presence and effort. The two things the Valez name requires of me. Everything else is apparently negotiable.There were eleven others in the yard when I arrived. C
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Chapter: Chapter 1: The Night They Called Me CursedSelenaI was six years old the first time someone called me cursed to my face.One of the older kitchen maids, Ressa, pulled me aside near the pantry. She bent down like she was about to tell me a secret meant to comfort me.“You know your mother didn’t have to die,” she whispered. “The priests said the moon took her instead of you.”I frowned at her. “Why would the moon want her?”“It didn’t.” She smoothed her apron with nervous hands. “It wanted you. She was just in the way.”I remember staring at her for a long moment before walking back to the east wing. I sat on the floor beside my bed and thought about her words for three days straight.Then I decided I didn’t believe them.That was the first decision I ever truly made for myself.I still stand by it.The Valez mansion never needed to prove its power. It sat high on the northern ridge of Moonscar territory, all dark stone and cold windows, watching the mountains like it owned them.Maybe it did.I grew up in the east wing, far f
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He Came Back Begging: Dear Ex- Wife, You Are My Life.
When betrayal hits home, Brenda's world crumbles. Chased out by those she trusted, she's left with nothing but shattered dreams and a heart full of tears. But fate has a surprise in store for her. A long-lost father, presumed dead, reveals a shocking truth - she's the sole heir to his vast fortune, making her the richest heiress in the country. With her newfound power, Brenda returns home, ready to reclaim her rightful place.
As she walks into the board meeting, all eyes lock onto her, mesmerized by her poise and beauty. But one gaze pierces through the crowd - her ex-husband's.
Their past was complicated, and his presence stirred up a mix of emotions she thought she'd long buried. Later, he approached her with a proposition that made her heart skip a beat: "Brenda, Let's do this again." But this time, it wasn't just about rekindling only their romance - it was about power, control, and unfinished business when they learned the bitter truth about their separation which was caused by none other than the people they trusted the most.
Brenda was torn but and still hasn’t yet healed from everything that happened in the past but would she fall back into the same patterns with her ex-husband, or would she rise above the heartache and forge a new path?
One thing was certain - she wouldn't be held back by her past.
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Chapter: Chapter Four Brenda’s POV."I know nothing about the photos!" I cried, tears streaming down my face. "I swear I'm telling the truth."We were back at the mansion now, and I was kneeling in the sitting room, surrounded by Desmond's furious family–Desmond, his mother, his kid sister Harriet, and Skyline, pleading my innocence.The party had ended in a mess, with the guests furious for being insulted with such amorous graphics, and leaving one by one until the hall was empty. I can't even recall how we got home because I was still reeling from the shock of what happened."Don't lie to us, Brenda. We all saw the photos. You're cheating on me!" Desmond bellowed.His mother scowled. "You are a disgrace to our family. We took you in despite your pauper status, and this is how you repay us?"Harriet looked at me with disgust. "I always knew you were trouble. You're not good enough for my brother."Skyline on other hand just watched, an unreadable expression on her face."Please, you have to believe me..."
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Chapter: Chapter ThreeBrenda’s POV.Slowly, my eyes fluttered open, taking in my surroundings. I blinked repeatedly when the room didn't seem familiar, and I quickly sat up on the bed wondering how I got there. My head felt heavy as I tried to understand what I was doing in a hotel room, instead of my bedroom in my husband's house. On the next attempt, memories of the previous night came rushing back. I recalled the reunion, Hailey leaving, and then... Kenneth. We talked, and then he got us drinks. I remembered feeling dizzy and then... nothing.Panic enveloped me as I tried to recall what happened afterward. I looked around the room, but there was no sign of Kenneth or anyone else. I threw the duvet off me and my dress was still intact, which calmed me down a bit.I scurried off the bed and grabbed my clutch from the table. I took out my phone and was surprised to see it switched off. I don't remember turning it off, but then I shoved the thought aside. I probably did, but don't remember. Turning the
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Chapter: Chapter TwoBrenda’s POV.The dining room was momentarily silent, my mother-in-law's face still contorted in anger at Desmond's words. Then she broke the silence, her voice nonchalant and cold. "Fine, you want her to go? Then she can."Desmond and I exchanged surprised looks. I knew that even though he stood up for me, he was not expecting his mother to give in that easily. I didn't need to be told twice. I murmured my thanks, cast Desmond a look of gratitude and quickly hurried out of the room, lest my mother in-law changed her mind.I got to my room, showered and slipped into a yellow dress that accentuated my curves but was decent. I let my hair down and applied mild makeup. Feeling confident, I wore my black pump heels, grabbed my clutch and hurried out. I arrived at the five star restaurant where the reunion was being held. As I walked in, my heart skipped a beat. Seated on a table at a corner of the room with most of our classmates were Aliyah and Alisha, the two girls who made my school l
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Chapter: Chapter oneBrenda’s POV.The shrill beep of the oven timer pierced the air, signaling that the chickens were done. I quickly dropped the vegetables I was chopping and rushed to turn it off, my body heavy with exhaustion from juggling so many tasks at once. I was preparing dinner for the family in honor of my mother-in-law’s return from her business trip abroad, which also happened to coincide with her birthday. Truthfully, I wasn’t feeling my best today. My body ached, and my head throbbed, but I had to push through the fatigue—there was no escaping my mother-in-law’s wrath if I didn’t. Besides, I had an important school reunion this evening, and I knew she wouldn’t let me go unless I finished cooking and cleaning on time. It is ironic that since I got married to my husband, Desmond, I'm the only one my mother–in–law insists cooks for her, despite the number of chefs and maids in the mansion. But despite my efforts, she always found fault in everything I do. It's like I can never do anyth
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Chapter: Chapter 4“Arghhh…” I let out a hoarse groan, my thighs aching with soreness from the brutal night I had endured with the general.I sat in the cool river, trying to wash away the remnants of him from my body. My nipples stood hard against the cold water, and my skin was marked with red bruises from his lips and hands his claim still on me.Kaida swam towards me , her expression was one of surprise and curiosity. “I must say, I am shocked you survived the night with General Darion. That man is a beasst literally. Most she-wolves can’t handle him, especially given his size and how rough he is in bed.” She smirked, nudging me playfully. “But someone as delicate as you made it through. So, what’s your secret?”“I don’t know,” I muttered, my voice weak. I hesitated, debating whether I should say it aloud. Finally, I whispered, “Maybe... the mate bond?”“Mate bond?” Kaida’s brow shot up in disbelief. “You’re mated to the general? A Venari mated to a Lupari? What’s the Moon Goddess up to?” Her voice
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Chapter: Chapter 3“Mate?” he said, lifting a brow in surprise. “To a Venari? How… interesting.” I didn’t know what to say or how to react. My thoughts swirled in confusion. Being mated was one thing, but to a lupari? That was beyond anything I could comprehend. “What exactly am I supposed to do with a Venari mate?” he muttered, his voice low and grumbling as he walked to a chair in the center of the tent. He sat down, his piercing gaze sweeping over me like I was prey. My anger flared, hot and uncontrollable. Before I could stop myself, the words slipped out. “You might as well reject me. I am not thrilled to be mated to a lupari.” The moment I said it, his expression froze, suddenly making me scared. His eyes sharpened, as if daring me to repeat myself. But beneath the icy stare, there was something else, amusement, maybe even excitement. Was he entertained by my defiance? “Take off your clothes,” he ordered briskly, his tone as cold as his eyes. I stared at him, stunned. The words didn’t
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Chapter: Chapter 2“This one looks healthy, nice, and petite. She will serve me well in bed tonight,” one of the Lupari soldiers sneered, his disgusting voice making my stomach hurt. His eyes roamed hungrily over my bare body, and I fought the urge to spit at him. He stroked his scruffy chin, flashing a set of brown, rotting teeth that only added to his repulsiveness. “Not that one, Arzreal. Commander Kael has his eyes on her,” another soldier said, stepping forward and blocking his path. His voice carried authority, his arms stretched out as if warning Arzreal to back off. “Shame!” Arzreal whined, pouting like a child. “The commander never lets us have the good ones.” With a huff, he turned away, moving on to the other entertainers—women who seemed eager to throw themselves at them. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away with the back of my hand. It had all happened so fast—my father offering me to the Lupari like I was nothing more than livestock. I always knew he hated m
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Chapter: Chapter 1"Someone get the water!” My father’s voice roared nearby. Chaos erupted around me as everyone scrambled to put out the raging fire. I just stood there, frozen, unsure of what to do. “Move out of the way!” My brother Mark shoved past me, buckets of water in both hands. Only someone like him, strong as a mountain wolf could carry so much at once. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t think. I just stared at the flames devouring our farm, our year’s worth of hard work.Ashes rose into the air, and guilt took over me at that very moment. This was my fault. I was on watch duty. If I hadn’t been so tired and fallen asleep, the enemy wouldn’t have slipped past our defenses and set the fire. My father always had problems with the farmer who grew crops across from him. The trouble started when my father poisoned all of the farmer’s crops out of jealousy and a need for more land. The farmer got back at him months later by setting his farm on fire, especially at this sensitive time of year.“Don’t j
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