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Tormented

Author: Dallas Ryan
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-01-28 05:36:52

The chamber echoed with the eerie chanting of Ava's pack, their voices rising and falling in a haunting rhythm as they called upon ancient forces. Xander, Kane, and Dax huddled together, their bond thrumming with a mixture of defiance and unease as they braced themselves for the ordeal to come.

Ava stepped forward, her green eyes glinting with a predatory light as she surveyed her captives. "You see, gentlemen," she purred, her voice dripping with false sweetness, "the path to true power is paved with sacrifice. And today, you will be the ones to make that sacrifice."

She turned to a figure cloaked in shadows, nodding her head in a silent command. The figure stepped forward, revealing itself to be an elderly woman with weathered features and piercing eyes that seemed to bore into their very souls.

"This is Maeva, our pack's shaman," Ava explained, her lips curving into a cruel smile. "She has mastered the art of manipulating the bonds that tie us all together – bonds of love, loyalty,
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  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Frayed

    Vivi paced the length of Kelda's cabin, her footsteps heavy with the weight of her anxiety. The older woman watched her with a mixture of concern and understanding, her ice-blue eyes tracking Vivi's movements."You must remain calm, child," Kelda said, her voice gentle but firm. "Letting fear and desperation cloud your mind will only hinder our efforts."Vivi paused, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "How can I be calm, Kelda?" she asked, her voice trembling with emotion. "Ava has taken my mates, my family. And I can barely feel the bond between us anymore."Kelda nodded, her expression grave. "I understand your distress, Vivi. But we cannot allow ourselves to be consumed by it. Ava's magic is powerful, but it is not unbreakable. And you must think of the baby as well."Vivi's hand rested on the barely rounded gaze flickered to the array of crystals and herbs laid out before Kelda, their surfaces shimmering with an otherworldly light. "Can these truly help us find them?" she

    Huling Na-update : 2025-01-29
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Confession

    The weight of her mates' absence pressed down on Vivi like a suffocating blanket, the bond between them little more than a flickering ember in the back of her mind. She paced the length of her cabin, her fingers clenching and unclenching as she fought against the overwhelming sense of helplessness that threatened to consume her.A soft knock at the door broke through her spiraling thoughts, and she whirled around, her heart pounding with a mixture of hope and trepidation."Come in," she called out, her voice strained.The door creaked open, and a familiar figure stepped into the dim light – Kai, one of the wolves who had been freed from Ava's pack. His eyes were downcast, his expression one of hesitation and unease."Kai," Vivi breathed, her brow furrowing. "What is it? "Kai shook his head, his lips pressed into a thin line. "I, um, I think I may have information that could help find your mates."Vivi's heart leaped in her chest, a flicker of hope igniting within her. "Anything, Kai.

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-01
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Quest

    Vivi strode out of the cabin, her steps fueled by a renewed sense of purpose. She scanned the bustling encampment, her eyes searching for the familiar figures of Gunnar and Kelda. The weight of Kai's revelation still hung heavy in her mind, but it was overshadowed by the burning determination to rescue her mates from Ava's clutches.She spotted Gunnar first, the burly warrior deep in conversation with a group of his fellow pack members. His eyes widened slightly as he caught sight of Vivi approaching, and he excused himself from the group, his brow furrowing with concern."Vivi," he rumbled, his voice laced with a mixture of caution and curiosity. "What's happened?"Vivi drew in a deep breath, steeling herself for the task ahead. "I may have a lead on where Ava has taken Xander, Kane, and Dax," she said, her voice ringing with conviction. "But I'll need your help to mount a rescue."Gunnar's eyes narrowed, his expression hardening into one of grim determination. "Of course," he said w

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-02
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Recovered and Lost

    The moon hung low in the sky, its silvery glow casting an ethereal light over the forest as Gunnar led a group of the pack through the dense underbrush. His eyes were sharp, scanning the shadows for any sign of danger as they moved with a predatory grace. The air was thick with tension, the impending confrontation with Ava weighing heavily on their minds.Kai moved at the head of the group, his senses attuned to the subtle shifts in the forest's energy. He had been quiet since their departure from the encampment, his thoughts turned inward as he retraced the paths he had once walked as a member of Ava's pack. His heart ached with the weight of betrayal, but he pushed it aside, focusing on the task at hand.Vivi followed at a distance, her presence a silent defiance against Gunnar's insistence that she remain behind. She knew the risks, knew the danger she was putting herself in by coming along, but the thought of her mates suffering under Ava's control was more than she could bear. Th

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-09
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   To Protect or Destroy

    Xander held Vivi close, his long strides barely hindered by her weight in his arms as he sprinted toward Ava’s former stronghold. Kane ran just a step behind him, his voice sharp with urgency as he called ahead for Kelda. Dax stayed close, his body tense, his eyes scanning the darkened forest for any lingering danger. "Hold on, Vivi," Xander murmured, his voice thick with desperation. Her body felt too light, her skin too pale, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. Their bond pulsed erratically, like a failing heartbeat, and the jagged edges of their broken connection had yet to fully mend. The moment they burst through the stronghold’s door, Kelda was already moving. Incense and earth filled the air as she worked, spreading out various ritual tools. Shadows danced across her face, weathered and wise, as she turned to face them. "Lay her down," Kelda ordered, her voice steely and assured. Xander lowered Vivi onto the bed of furs near the fire, his grip reluctant to release her.

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-15
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Another Threat

    The chamber remained eerily silent after Ava’s chilling words. The fire in the hearth crackled softly, casting flickering shadows across the stone walls, but the warmth it usually provided felt distant, hollow. Xander’s grip on Vivi’s hand was fierce, his fingers curling tightly around hers as if he could anchor her in place with nothing more than his touch."You don’t matter anymore," Vivi had rasped, yet Ava’s smirk remained, full of dark amusement.Kane stood rigid, his fingers flexing at his sides like he was restraining himself from launching forward. "Explain," he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.Ava tilted her head, her emerald eyes gleaming—not with fear, but with something far worse. Certainty. "You think because you’ve won this battle, you've won the war," she murmured. "But believe me, darling, the war is only just beginning."Xander’s fingers clenched. "I swear, Ava, if you—"Kelda’s voice cut through the tension, steady and unwavering. "Enough." She knelt beside Viv

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-15
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The High Council

    The fire crackled softly in the hearth, casting a dim, flickering glow across the chamber as I curled deeper into Xander’s embrace. My body still ached, bone-deep exhaustion settling into every limb, but I was here. I was alive. And I wasn’t alone.Kane sat beside me, his fingers threading gently through my hair, while Dax rested against the edge of the bed, his hand over mine, thumb tracing slow, grounding circles against my skin. Each of their touches whispered reassurance—silent affirmations that I was safe, that they were here with me."You should rest," Kane murmured, though his voice was tight with worry. He smoothed his fingers over my temple, an unspoken plea in his touch."I'm afraid to close my eyes," I admitted quietly. Any time I shut them, the images rushed back—Ava's twisted magic, my mates under her control, the way our bond nearly shattered. The fear clawed at my chest, thick and suffocating.Dax sighed, then dipped his head, pressing a lingering kiss to the back of my

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-15
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Shock

    The High Council’s messenger was gone, but her words had left behind a heavy weight pressing over all of us. My heart still pounded, the echo of our confrontation thrumming through my veins."Then we prepare for war," Kane repeated, his voice steady, final.Xander exhaled, running a hand through his hair. It was a rare thing to see him uncertain, but this was uncharted territory. "Do you really think it will come to that?"Kelda, standing a few paces away, let out a weary breath. "It’s not a matter of 'if,' Alpha. The High Council moves with purpose. Their decision is made. You think they’ll let her remain here, unchecked? With that child growing inside her, they’ll see Vivi as a potential threat until she proves otherwise.""Which we won’t do," I interjected, my voice firm. "Because we know exactly what proving our innocence looks like to them. They want control. They want me locked away, my daughter studied like some relic of ancient power."Dax cursed under his breath and scrubbed

    Huling Na-update : 2025-02-15

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  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Epilogue - Five Years Later

    The summer solstice celebration was in full swing, the compound transformed into a festival of light and sound and joyous connection. Supernatural beings of all kinds mingled freely, their diverse energies creating a tapestry of power that shimmered in the evening air.I stood at the edge of the central clearing, watching as Lyra, now five years old, led a group of children in a traditional dance around the bonfire. Her movements were graceful beyond her years, her mismatched eyes—one gold, one silver—reflecting the flames as she guided her companions through the complex steps."She's remarkable," came a voice beside me, and I turned to find Councilor Lyra, her ancient eyes warm with approval as she watched her namesake. "The perfect balance of both worlds."I nodded, pride and love swelling in my chest as I watched my daughter. "She makes it look effortless. The connection, the balance, the bridge between different kinds of energy."And it was true. In the five years since the restor

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Revelations and Transformations

    ViviThe void stone rested on a specially constructed pedestal in the center of our magical research chamber, its dark energy contained within multiple layers of protective spells. Across from it, on a matching pedestal, the harmony crystal pulsed with silver-blue light, its presence seemingly calming the void stone's more chaotic tendencies."They recognize each other," Sage observed, her expertise in magical theory allowing her to perceive subtleties that others might miss. "There's a resonance between them, a pattern of energy exchange that suggests they were indeed designed to work as a complementary pair."I nodded, having sensed the same interaction since the artifacts were brought into proximity. "It's like they're communicating, reestablishing a connection that was severed when they were separated."Ronan, who had been studying ancient texts spread across a nearby table, looked up with excitement in his scholarly eyes. "That aligns perfectly with what I've found in the Council

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Convergence Part 2

    EowynBalance. Harmony. Connection between different kinds of energy.These were the principles that had guided the creation of our sanctuary, the foundation of the equilibrium we had established between our world and the Void. And Lyra, with her mismatched eyes and dual nature, embodied those principles in her very being.Was it coincidence that she had been born at this specific moment in history, when the ancient artifacts were resurfacing and the barrier between worlds was once again in flux? Or was there some deeper pattern at work, some cosmic symmetry that had brought all these elements together at precisely this time?"You're quiet," Vivi observed, breaking into my thoughts as the others continued their tactical planning.I met her golden gaze with my silver one, knowing she would understand the direction of my thoughts without extensive explanation. "I'm wondering about patterns," I said simply. "About why all of this is happening now, in this specific way."She nodded, her e

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Convergence

    EowynThe journey back to the compound was tense but uneventful, the crystal safely contained within a specially designed carrier that Sage had sent with the guards. The amulet we had created for Lyra's protection proved remarkably effective at stabilizing the crystal's energy during transport, confirming Vivi's theory about the connection between the artifact and Lyra's dual nature.As we approached the compound gates, I sensed a shift in the barrier's energy—not a disruption, but a kind of recognition, as if the ancient equilibrium was acknowledging the return of a long-missing component. The crystal, too, seemed to respond, its pulsing light synchronizing with the subtle rhythm of the barrier itself."It belongs here," I murmured to Vivi, who walked beside me. "This territory, this specific location—it's where the crystal was meant to be."She nodded, her golden eyes thoughtful. "Which raises the question of how it ended up in the northern caves, and why the Council scattered these

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Revelations

    DaxThe northern caves were a half-day's journey from the compound, nestled in the rugged foothills that marked the boundary of our territory. As Ursula and I made our way through the forest, I found myself unusually alert to the subtle energies around us—perhaps influenced by the nature of our quest, or perhaps simply attuned to the possibility of danger."Something feels different," Ursula commented as we approached the cave system, her witch's senses more finely tuned to magical fluctuations than my shifter instincts. "The ambient energy is... agitated."I nodded, having noticed it myself despite my more limited magical perception. The air seemed charged, like the heaviness before a thunderstorm. "Julian's attack on the barrier might have affected all places where the boundaries between realities are naturally thin.""Perhaps," she agreed, though her expression remained troubled. "But this feels more... directed. As if something here is responding to the disturbance."That caught m

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Preparations and...

    DaxI'd never been one for patience or strategic waiting. My instincts always pushed me toward action—direct, immediate, decisive. So the days following Julian's first attack tested every ounce of self-control I possessed."We should hit them first," I argued during yet another war council, pacing the room while the others remained seated around the table. "Take the fight to Julian before he can launch his next attack."Kane's expression remained impassive as he shook his head. "That's exactly what he wants, Dax. An aggressive move from us would validate his narrative that we're a threat to traditional supernatural society.""So we just sit here and wait?" I demanded, frustration making my voice sharper than intended. "Give him time to figure out how to use that void stone more effectively?""No," Xander replied, his calm authority a counterpoint to my agitation. "We prepare. We strengthen our defenses. We gather intelligence. And we develop countermeasures specifically designed to ne

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Ancient Echoes

    ViviThe Council's decision was better than nothing, but far less than we needed. As I left the meeting chamber, frustration warred with pragmatism in my mind. The sanctuary designation would provide some protection, but Julian wouldn't be deterred by political gestures or economic sanctions. His vision of supernatural society was too fundamental to his identity, his conviction too deep to be swayed by diplomatic pressure."It's something," Xander said quietly, reading my expression as he fell into step beside me. "The Council's formal recognition legitimizes what we're building here.""I know," I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I just hoped for more direct intervention. Julian crossed a line using that weapon against the barrier. The potential consequences weren't limited to our territory."Kane nodded grimly. "The Council understands that. But they're constrained by centuries of precedent regarding territory autonomy. To intervene directly would undermine the very foundatio

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Council's Deliberation

    LyraI could feel it—the tension in the air, the worry in their minds, the fear they tried so hard to hide from me. At three months old, I wasn't supposed to understand these things, but I did. The dual Starfire that flowed through my veins made me different, connected me to things beyond ordinary perception.My silver eye saw what others couldn't—the shimmering threads of energy that bound our community together, the pulsing light of the barrier that separated our world from the Void. My golden eye perceived intentions, emotions, the subtle currents of thought that adults believed were hidden from an infant's awareness.They were wrong. I saw everything. I understood more than they realized.As I lay in my cradle, watching the mobile of stars and moons that Sage had crafted for me, I felt the barrier tremble again—an aftershock from Julian's attack. It had been three days since the eastern boundary was breached, and though the adults spoke in hushed tones when they thought I couldn't

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The First Strike

    XanderThe attack came at dawn, when the barrier's energy was naturally at its lowest ebb. I was awakened by the compound's alarm—a magical warning system Sage had designed to alert us to any breach of our outer defenses.I was on my feet instantly, years of training taking over as adrenaline surged through my system. Beside me, Vivi stirred, her golden Starfire already flaring in response to the threat."The nursery," she said, fear evident in her voice. "Lyra—""I'll check," I assured her, already moving toward the door. "Stay here until we know what we're dealing with."The corridor outside our bedroom was filled with activity—pack members responding to the alarm with disciplined efficiency. Kane appeared at my side, his expression grim."Eastern boundary," he reported tersely. "Multiple breaches. The wards are holding for now, but they're under sustained attack.""Julian?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.Kane nodded. "His signature was detected by the boundary markers.

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