LOGINA tale of reincarnation, royalty, betrayal, and redemption—where love can both heal and destroy. She died betrayed. She woke up reborn… in the body of the princess who was to marry the man she once lived. Lana Alvarez was once a princess turned slave after her kingdom fell to the brutal Moonray pack. She died heartbroken—abandoned by the boy she loved and tormented by his jealous fiancée. But fate gives her a second chance. Reincarnated as Deva Loren, the daughter of a powerful alpha, Lana is to be wed—again—to Aaron Shrova: the man who broke her. Deva walks on a thin line between vengeance and the feelings she thought had died with Lana as she’s determined to expose Sophie and make Aaron pay for breaking her heart. With a manipulative wife clinging to obsession and power, a love triangle laced with betrayal, and a kingdom at the brink of war, Lana—now Deva—must decide: will she fight for justice, or will her heart betray her again?
View MorePagkatapos maligo, isinuot ni Selina ang manipis na bathrobe sa kanyang hubad na katawan, lumabas siya ng banyo.
Habang tinutuyo ng bath towel ang basang buhok ay sinulyapan niya ang bedside clock. Alas otso na ng gabi. Hindi niya alam kung anong oras darating ang kanyang nobyo, pero ang excitement ay ramdam na ramdam niya sa kanyang dibdib. Ano kaya ang sorpresa niya sakin? They've been together for four years, and that day marked their anniversary. Kaya sa gabi din iyon ay napagdesisyunan niyang bigyan din ito ng sorpresa. Sinulyapan niya ang malaking kama, at doon ay nakita niya ang mga pulang rosas na petals na nagkalat sa buong kama. Ang red wine at dalawang kopita sa gilid ng kama ay tila ba nagpapatunay na ang gabing iyon ay magiging espesyal. Ang romantikong setting ay nagdulot ng kilig sa kanyang puso. Ngunit hindi niya mapigilan ang kaba na nararamdaman sa kanyang dibdib. Matapos ang ilang taon nilang pagmamahalan, napanatili niyang malinis ang sarili, at nirerespeto siya ng kanyang nobyo. Kaya naman, sa gabing iyon ng kanilang anibersaryo, handa na niyang ibigay ang lahat-lahat sa lalaking pinakamamahal niya. Tumapat siya sa salamin at pinagmasdan ang repleksyon, maganda naman siya, balingkinitan ang katawan, maputi at may kataasan, matalino din siya kaya napanatili niya ang pagiging scholar at nakapagtapos ng magna cum laude noong kolehiyo. Simple lang ang buhay ng pamilya niya, may sariling bahay at maliit na food business, ang fried chicken house. Hindi naman pinipigilan ng mga ito ang relasyon niya sa mayamang nobyo subalit paulit-ulit siyang pinapaalalahanan ng mga magulang na maging matalino sa pagpili ng lalaking mapapangasawa. Ilan beses na nakaharap ng mga ito si Morris subalit nag aalinlangan ang mga ito sa binata para sa kanya. Morris Fuentes is the son and heir of the Fuentes Shipping Corp. Alam niyang malaki ang pagkakaiba nila ng nobyo, mayaman ito at mahirap lang siya, sa Unibersidad nga niya nakilala si Morris ng maging kaklase ito sa isang subject, nag umpisa sa pagkakaibigan ang relasyon nila hanggang sa magkagustuhan silang dalawa. Aminado siya na hindi siya gusto ng pamilya ni Morris lalo na ang ina nito pero pinaglaban siya ng nobyo kaya hanggang sa mga sandaling iyon ay matatag pa rin ang relasyon nila. Hinagis niya ang towel sa upuan at inabot ang hair blower, habang abala sa pagpapatuyo ng buhok ay nakarinig siya ng isang malakas na katok sa pinto. Nagningning ang mga mata ni Selina, tiyak niyang si Morris na iyon. Ang sabi sa kanya ng kaibigang si Tanya ay may family dinner ang pamilya nito at pamilya ni Morris sa hotel ding iyon, business partners ang Oreza Hotel Group at Fuentes Shipping Corp. anito pagkatapos ng family dinner ng mga ito ay doon na didiretso ang nobyo. Hindi lingid kasi sa kaibigan ang plano niya sa gabing iyon kaya ito na din ang halos naghanda ng lahat sa hotel na iyon. Her best friend, Tanya, supported their relationship. Pinatong niya ang hair blower sa tukador at masiglang tinungo ang pintuan. May ngiti sa mga labing binuksan ang pinto. "Honey!" Nakangiting bungad niya nang buksan ang pinto pero nawala din kaagad iyon ng hindi ang nobyo ang nakita. Nagtatakang pinagmasdan niya ang nakayukong lalaki sa tapat ng silid na inookupahan niya, nakatuon ang isang kamay nito sa hamba ng pinto habang ang kaliwang kamay ay nakahawak sa kwelyo ng polo nito na animo gusto nitong hubarin ang suot. Napasinghap siya nang angatin nito ang mukha at magtama ang kanilang mga mata. Hindi niya napigilan ang paghanga nang pagmasdan ang mukha nito. His sword-like eyebrows and deep-set eyes, pointed nose, and thin, pouty lips made his features perfect. The stranger was tall, lean, and handsome. He wore a black suit that fit his athletic body impeccably, and he looked like a model from a luxury magazine, although there was something slightly unusual about him, para bang may dinaramdam ito sapagkat malalalim ang paghinga at buo-buo na ang mga pawis. Nagulat si Selina ng bigla na lamang itong pumasok sa loob ng silid niya, marahas siya nitong hinawakan sa magkabilang balikat pagkuwa'y tinulak patungo sa kama. Hindi kaagad siya nakapagsalita. She felt a numbness in her body as he pressed his well-built physique against her. "Honey? You're being quite flirtatious, my lady." Nakangising sabi ng estrangherong lalaki habang nakatitig sa mga mata niya. She inhaled sharply when he buried his face in her neck. "A-anong ginagawa mo?" Gilalas na tanong niya nang makabawi. He grinned at her. Darn, what a handsome man! Lihim na pinilig niya ang ulo pagkuwa'y pilit na itinutulak ito palayo. "What do you think I'm doing?" He said with a sarcastic tone. Napalunok siya ng sunod sunod nang hagurin nito ng tingin ang mukha niya pababa sa kanyang katawan. "You have a beautiful face and beautiful body, sweetie." Anas nito. Nanlaki naman ang mga mata niya, dahil manipis na roba lang ang suot ay na-expose ang katawan niya nang marahas siyang ihiga ng lalaki. Mabilis niyang tinakpan ang katawan. "Pervert!" Sigaw niya. Narinig niya ang mahina ngunit nakakalokong pagtawa nito. "You're calling me a pervert? Is this some kind of game, sweetie? Nah, I'm not really into games like this, but for you, I'll make an exception," he said, brushing aside the strands of hair that fell across her face. Hindi naman niya maintindihan ang sinasabi nito kaya patuloy lang siyang nagpupumiglas na makawala dito pero likas na malakas at mabigat ang katawan nito. Selina's eyes widened in shock as she saw the man stripping off his clothes. Napipi siya at nawalan ng lakas nang makita niya ang perpektong bulto ng lalaki. She saw his sculpted body, from his muscular chest to his defined abs and strong arms. He looked like he could carry her without breaking a sweat. Nakita na niya ang itaas na bahagi ng katawan ni Morris sa tuwing magkakaroon sila ng swimming sa dagat o sa pool at masasabi niyang lamang na lamang sa ganda ng katawan ang lalaking nakadagan sa kanya. 'Ano bang iniisip mo Selina?! Kumilos ka na bago pa dumating si Morris!' Doon lang siya nagpupumiglas at pilit na kumakawala sa estrangherong lalaki. "Playing innocent, huh?" He sneered, "I know your type, woman! You're just another slut who'll throw herself at me like all the others." His face darkened as he said that. "What do you want? Money? A car? Luxury bags?" He snarled, then violently ripped off the robe she was wearing. Nanlaki ang mga mata niya nang maramdaman ang mainit nitong palad sa ibabaw ng dibdib niya, animo pumipisil lang ng malambot na unan pagkatapos ay sinakop nito ang mga labi niya. Hindi naman niya alam ang gagawin, pilit siyang kumakawala sa mga bisig nito pero lalo lang humihigpit ang mga hawak nito, lalo lang ding nagiging marahas ang mga halik nito. "Stop! Stop it please!" Pagmamakaawa niya sa lalaki. "You're enjoying this, aren't you? Don't stop me," he growled, his lips trailing down her body. She jerked in shock as his hot mouth closed around her nipple, a searing pain shot through her as he sucked hard, and his powerful hand pinching and squeezing. "Please, let me go!" Pagsusumamo niya subalit tila bingi lang na nagpatuloy ito sa ginagawa. Pinaglakbay pa nito ang kamay sa buong katawan niya habang muling sinakop ang labi niya. Ang init ng katawan nito ay tila ba baga na pumapaso sa balat niya. She closed her eyes as she felt the large and hard object against her belly. She knew at any moment, it would enter her. Sa pagpupumiglas niya ay tila lalo lang siyang nawawalan ng lakas, para kasing may nakadagan na bato sa ibabaw niya at para bang nakakadena ang mga kamay at binti niya. The man's actions were aggressive and dominating. Wala siyang nagawa kundi ang umiyak at magmakaawa sa lalaki na tigilan na nito ang ginagawa. Pero parang mas nagugustuhan ng lalaki na nahihirapan siya, the more she cry, the more he force her, the more she beg, the more the pleasure he felt, like a sadist! She didn't know how to stop the man anymore, until she couldn't help but cry out in pain as he fully claimed her. That night, the stranger man took her virginity by force, the man raped her.AARON SHROVAThe road stretched ahead, damp with the mist that had clung to us since morning. My men rode in quiet formation behind me, their shoulders slumped, their armor dulled with dried blood and dirt. The battle at Black Hollow had taken its toll. We had stood against the rogues until their leader fell, but the fight had not been without cost. Some of our own would never return. I carried their names in my mind like haunting spirits.The air grew heavier as we neared the royal home. The clouds above thickened, low and dark, promising what the earth had been begging for. My horse’s hooves struck the wet earth with a steady beat, and each breath I took tasted of coming rain.When the towers rose in the distance, a pull settled in my chest. Home was close. I slowed my horse and turned to the men."Go to your homes," I said. "Rest and see your families. You have fought well, and you have earned your peace for now. Look at the sky. Our prayers have been answered."They saluted and be
DEVA LOREN/ LANA ALVAREZThe sun bore down heavily, its heat pressing against my skin until my clothes clung to me. It had been sixty days since the last rain, and the earth groaned beneath the drought. The air was thick with the smell of dust and sweat, and the murmur of the waiting crowd seemed to stretch on without end.Aaron and I worked side by side beneath the harsh light, our hands moving steadily as we filled small sacks of grain for the families lined before us. Their faces were hollow, eyes sunken yet still searching for hope. I feared that without the wild marrow, we would be devouring each other by now, like some packs had already begun to. Most packs already sensed the famine, hence, a few were only willing to sell us some grains before it became full-on. I offered what little I could in my voice, telling mothers the grain would last, telling children to be strong.Aaron lifted a sack with one arm and set it into the arms of an old man who thanked him with a trembling bow
DEVA LOREN/ LANA ALVAREZ."Here!" I immediately informed Aaron, and he rushed to where I was. "The wild marrow," I breathed."All this fertility around it," Aaron's lips hung agape. "This is it," he smiled. "Thanks to you." He stared at me with an emotion I could not exactly wrap my head around. Would I say he was pleased with me?That it was a good sign. That I was getting to him. Useful."We did it together," I replied."Yes," he looked around the royal home. "Who knew something this powerful was in Gold Moon all along?" He mumbled, but I caught his words.Who knew.I swallowed."We should get going. The sun shall set soon," I informed Aaron. "But where shall we keep it?""Let me handle it," he offered.Aaron took on the challenge of keeping it safe. He took to his knees, digging the earth soft about the roots, his hands careful as though he cradled life itself. The soil clung dark and damp, and he bade one of the men fetch cloth from the carriage.We wrapped it close, stem and root
DEVA LOREN/ LANA ALVAREZAaron had not said much since we left Ember's cabin. It was not hard to tell that a lot weighed on his mind.The journey to Gold Moon took us three days."We have arrived, Alpha Aaron," one of the men said, making my heart skip a beat.I could barely face what this place was in my dreams. I was scared."Shall we?" Aaron plainly asked.I nodded gently, trying to keep my real feelings at bay. He got out of the carriage, stretching out his hand for me to take, for him to guide.We arrived at the lands of the Gold Moon Pack, and my heart sank deeper than an abandoned land under the sea. All lay quiet, save for the wind that moved through the broken walls. Once-strong gates leaned like old men, their wood grey and splintered. The houses stood hollow, their roofs fallen in, their doors hanging loose as though pushed by unseen hands.Dust lay thick on every stone, and weeds had claimed the paths where the people once walked. It was truly nothing but bare earth, with
DEVA LOREN/ LANA ALVAREZ"I have been wanting to talk to you, Lana." My heart skipped a beat the moment she said my name."W-what?""It is alright. Aaron is frozen in time. Nothing a little spell cannot fix. I learned a thing or two from the witches," she told me.My eyes slowly turned to the side to find Aaron frozen, holding the cup close to his mouth. "Let him go now.""I will," she added. "If you are not interested in keeping this body. I will tell you now, child, the real owner of this body is trying to connect with it. The moment she does, you will have to leave." She sighed. "I wanted to save or buy you more time, but...""What can I do?" I glanced at Aaron. "He will be okay, would he not? You do know how to undo the spell, do you not, Ember?""I have not exactly perfected a reverse for the spell. It might take days, weeks, or months...""Quit with the joke," I snarled. "You are a powerful sage; it would be disappointing if you cannot fix this."She chuckled. "How easy it is to
DEVA LOREN/ LANA ALVAREZThe air between Landon and me changed; he was back to being expressionless and silently following me like before.I was the one who wanted to make a friend out of him...now."Near the oak tree, where the sun first rises shining upon the lone stream from the lane of cabins. I am waiting for you, Deva," Aaron read the note out again.We were out on the road to find her as soon as we read the note."There are quite a good number of cabins here," I sighed."What I find amusing is how she knows your name," Aaron failed to hide his amusement."She just might be the greatest sage of all time. No one knows how she got her powers. We just know that she exists and she uses them for the greater good. Like a hero of some sort," I added to avoid more suspicion. "Anna told me that. And I believe her, given the current circumstances. It only makes sense, does it not?""I hope her powers are strong enough to figure out a solution to the famine before word spreads out too far
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