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Chasing fireflies

Chasing fireflies

Werewolf
last update最後更新 : 2025-12-30
作者:  Jade Banks已完成
語言: English
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Contemporary

Werewolf

Hero/Heroin

Vampire

Reborn

Betrayal

They found her almost dead, thrown to the alligators in the deep bayou, by her own father. Chloe awakens to find herself a pawn in the vampires' cruel game of hearts, their favorite diversion from immortal tedium. When forced to select a companion, she chooses Hunter, another soul plucked from death's threshold. His initial curiosity blossoms into something far more perilous. "Love worth dying for," murmurs Callum, their master. Six couples. Six challenges. Six days. Victory demands genuine affection. The game unravels when wolf-shifters interrupt the proceedings. Their alpha, Liam, a black wolf, declares Chloe is his destined partner. Callum cautions him against violating ancient covenants, and Liam retreats temporarily. During the penultimate challenge, coinciding with her birthday, Chloe's dormant abilities surface. Liam returns, claiming her and abandoning Hunter to Callum's wrath. The vampire lord transforms Hunter and dispatches him to retrieve Chloe. Now married to Liam, Chloe longs for peace, but the game never truly ended. It has spilled into the enchanted bayou where it all began, where love, betrayal, and ancient secrets entwine. Who is Chloe really? And what price will she pay when she uncovers the truth about her bloodline?

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Khaled Dababneh
Khaled Dababneh
Love the story, looking forward for the next chapters. My favorite character, Callum. Chloe’s emotional connections. This is great!
2025-11-11 11:40:30
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A love story to die for
The tall cypress trees emerge from the murky water, their gnarled roots entwined like bony fingers, while moss hangs from the branches like spectral drapes. Frogs maintain a rhythmic croaking, blending with the whispers of the wind and the distant rumble of thunder. This place harbors ghosts and secrets, its beauty intertwined with danger, making everything feel slightly enchanted... or perhaps cursed.He carried her over his shoulder, her head dangling down, as blood dripped from her hand, leaving a faint trail behind."Are you really going to dump her there?" "She's your daughter.""She's nothing like me."You're out of it, man. You don't know what you're saying," the other man replied."Just watch my back and keep quiet," he commanded, his boots sloshing through the mud.He let her fall into the water, or rather, the murky water. He felt nothing, as if she wasn't his own child."Let's get out of here,""The gators will get her,""That's the idea. Her time's up," he laughed, sending
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Don't give up on me
"Why Isabella?" Callum leaned forward. "What draws you to Chloe?"Isabella's gaze swept over her ancient clansmen. A thousand years of immortality had left them desperate for entertainment, and The Games, well, perhaps second only to the annual Bloodlust Gala, provided rare excitement."There's something in her eyes," she replied. "A warrior's spirit."Callum smirked. "She won't survive the first round."All eyes turned to the massive screen displaying the contestants."Brother," Arran interjected, "I've wagered on Jasmine. She's paired with the strongest male."Ariana rolled her eyes. "You're both idiots. Love follows no logic. Remember how I despised Fergus before falling for him?"Laughter rippled through the group."How could we forget?" Callum raised his glass. "Place your bets. Let the games commence."They tapped their phones, digital wagers confirmed.Chloe checked the watch. "We need a strategy.""How?" Hunter frowned. "We don't know what we're facing.""First rule: we stay t
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This isn't real
Chloe leaned back against the pillows, the room thick with tension. Hunter settled beside her, his fingers brushing hers. “Chloe,” he started, hesitating. “I can’t focus. I’m starving.”She stayed quiet.The air felt heavy, like everyone was holding their breath. Hunger wasn’t something they talked about, not until now. The crowd watched the screen.She turned to him, her voice steady. “One of us has to keep it together, right?” Her hand grazed the faint scar on his face. “Hunter, no matter what happens, I hope you get what you’re after.”Her eyes closed as his lips barely touched hers. Then he bit down, just enough to draw blood, before pulling back, confusion clouding his expression.“Hunter?” she murmured, opening her eyes.“What are you?” he mumbled, fighting the urge to go further. Instead, he kissed her again, deeper this time. She leaned into it, her hand resting lightly on his chest.When they finally broke apart, he held her close, inhaling the faint scent of her skin.“Feel
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Nwa
Muscles rippled beneath midnight fur as the cat transformed into a massive wolf, then bounded into the bayou's murky depths. After pacing frantically, he shifted back to human form and dressed quickly. He waited by the fire barrel as his pack returned. "They've taken her," he roared, fists clenched. "My fated mate, gone before I could save her."An elder stepped forward. "Liam, I understand your rage, but our hands are tied. They won't turn her until after the games... if she survives."Liam collapsed to his knees. "She doesn't even know I exist. All these years watching over her...""I killed her father," he confessed suddenly. "He deserved it." "Justice!" the pack howled with approval.The elder shook his head. "You can't challenge them. What would you even say? 'She's mine, return her'? She's a stranger to you. Be patient, son. We can't risk war with Callum's clan, they'd destroy us. "A primal scream tore from Liam's throat. The thought of his beautiful mate becoming a vampire was u
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I made a deal
They headed back to the room. Chloe spun abruptly toward him, his arms instinctively wrapping around her. He pressed his lips to hers gently, and she reciprocated, his hands drifting down her spine. She broke the kiss, her cheeks flushed. “Hunter, I’m going to change,” she said, slipping into the bathroom. The door didn’t quite latch shut. He perched on the bed, catching a glimpse of her in the mirror, her dress falling away, leaving her in nothing but black lace panties. He stiffened, unable to tear his eyes away. Did she do that on purpose?She slipped into fresh clothes, and he quickly looked away.“How much time do we have left?” “Half an hour,” he replied. “Come here.”She leaped onto the bed, and he kissed her neck, then lower. His hand brushed her thigh, their kisses growing more urgent. He pulled her closer, and she felt him pressing against her.She gently pushed him back.“You’ve never done this before?” Hunter asked. She shook her head. He stared at her for a moment. “It’s
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I dare you
Olivia bolted through the maze, the clock ticking down, one hour left. It felt like she was going in circles. She paused, letting out a laugh that was equal parts frustration and disbelief.On the screen, Samantha, Marcus, Jasmine, Damon, Chloe, and Hunter watched intently. Olivia pushed herself up, catching a whiff of something. She moved along the wall, only for a bony hand to snatch at her. She threw a punch, breaking free but not without a scratch. Exhausted, she stumbled forward, opening a door to find Jayson, his gaze hazy. She reached out, her fingers brushing his arm.“Olivia,” he muttered weakly.“Yeah, yeah, come on. We’re running out of time,” she snapped, pulling him along as they hurried back.Meanwhile, Dana was still wandering. She reached a door, opened it, and was yanked inside by a pack of skeletal, ravenous vampires. Her screams echoed, relentless.Chloe inhaled sharply, gripping Hunter’s arm as Brian appeared on the screen, completely unhinged before he was dragged
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We stick together
They waited in the middle again. Callum strolled up, grinning like he’d just won the lottery.“Today, kids, we learn to fight. Because apparently, you need to protect each other or something.”He waved a hand, and they turned to see an array of weapons—no guns, just knives and sticks that looked like they belonged in a medieval reenactment.“Happy birthday, Chloe,” he said, tossing her a curved knife.“It’s not my birthday,” she shot back, gripping the blade. “And honestly, I can’t even tell if it’s day or night in this place.”“Enjoy,” Callum said dryly as the vampires lined up. Chloe tightened her hold on the knife.“Hunter, I’ve got a bad feeling about this,”“We stick together,” he replied, eyes darting to her. “Just… don’t get dead, alright?”The vampire assigned to her was stone-faced, unreadable. The bell rang, and he lunged. Chloe slashed his arm, but he hurled her across the floor like a ragdoll.Hunter was busy blocking his own opponent but kept glancing her way, distracted
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Destined mate
The day of the weddingChloe studied her reflection, the simple white dress with thin straps and open back, the crown of wildflowers resting in her loose hair with just two side braids meeting behind her head, white satin ribbons trailing down her back. Her bare feet pressed against the cool wooden floor.When Liam entered, he stopped in the doorway, breath caught. He approached her slowly, reverence in every step."I'm the luckiest man alive," he whispered, fingers brushing her cheek. She closed her eyes as his lips met hers. "Ready?"She placed her hand in his outstretched palm, smiling.Outside, the gathering took her breath away. "Liam? Where did all these people come from?""Word travels fast in the bayou," he murmured.The massive bonfire cast dancing shadows across the assembled crowd. The elder waited, raising his hand for silence."Liam, leader of the bayou shapeshifters, has found his destined mate," he announced. Cheers erupted. "They will lead us together, and we shall hon
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Chloe
CHLOEAs he walked into the office, he noticed a little girl slouched in a chair, head hanging first, maybe second grade, probably? Still pressing ice to his face, he plopped down beside her. Todd came in, holding ice to his busted lip, and took a seat on her other side.“What’re you looking at?” James muttered.“Your ugly mug,” Todd fired back without missing a beat.The little girl reached out, grabbing one of their hands on each side. She looked up at him with big, sad blue eyes. Her bangs were too long, her brown hair messy, and her little dress had stains on it. She squeezed their hands tightly.“What’re you in for?” James asked her.“I took a candy bar,” she mumbled, still looking at him. “I was hungry.”He glanced at the secretary. “Seriously? She’s a kid. Of course she took a candy bar.”“Let her go,” Todd said.“Stay out of it,” the secretary snapped. “Her dad’s on his way.”The door swung open, and a man stormed in, his face twisted with anger. He snatched the little girl’s
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Doesn't even hurt
Mardi Gras was their golden hour, chaotic, crowded, and cash filled. The plan was foolproof, and it never failed. Chloe played the invisible beggar, slipping through the crowd unnoticed. She’d get close, real close, and just as James barreled into the mark with a well-timed shove, her fingers would do their work. The mark wouldn’t feel a thing. Then Todd, smooth as ever, would swoop in, grab the goods, wallet, chain, whatever, and stash it nearby. They’d been at it for years, skimming a little off the top each time. No one ever caught on. By now, their hideout had five grand and a handful of shiny trinkets tucked away.Chloe trudged home, stomach growling louder than the street noise. She had cash on her but couldn’t touch it without her dad’s say-so.“Dad! Mom!” she called out, stepping into the dump they called home, peeling paint, piles of junk, and that ever-present stench.“Get your ass in here,” her dad barked from the living room. She didn’t even need to see him to know what wa
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