Destined to be an Alpha heiress, she suffered immense loss in a tragic evening, the slaying of her family, the collapse of her pack, and her autonomy. Deprived of her strength and deceived by her destiny, she turns into a renegade, eventually getting seized by a harsh Alpha who was meant to safeguard her. He was her fated mate, but he turned her away ruthlessly, labeling her as weak and unworthy to have him after using her. She is left battered and shattered to struggle. She promises to rise from the ruins and regain her heritage. However, her journey to redemption takes an unforeseen twist when she is sold to the greatest rival of her mate, a sly Alpha who is intent on using her as a weapon against her fated mate unknown to her. With secrets revealing and alliances changing, she finds herself at the heart of a lethal power conflict, caught between vengeance and the murmurs of an inescapable connection. She is left to face two choices and which will she choose? Will she allow her history to shape her or will she create a new fate for herself? In a realm of treachery, pain and regret, there are taboo passions and hidden babies which leaves love a perilous pursuit. And now, the stakes are higher than they have ever been.
View MoreRepublik Romawi tak sepenuhnya berduka setelah kabar kepergian Julius Caesar—diktator seumur hidup Republik Romawi—pada 15 Maret 44 SM.
Namun, kepergian Julius Caesar menjadi penyebab kekosongan kekuasaan Republik Romawi. Maka Cleopatra VII mencoba mendapatkan dukungan dari para senat Romawi untuk menjadikan Caesarion—satu-satunya putra kandung Julius Caesar—sebagai pemimpin Romawi berikutnya.
Usaha Cleopatra VII gagal, sehingga ia kembali ke Mesir bersama putra dan kekasihnya—Markus Antonius—Triumvir kepercayaan Julius Caesar.
Octavianus, kemenakan jauh Julius Caesar yang dianggap memiliki hubungan baik dengannya berhasil mendapatkan tahta Romawi. Dirinya dan Markus Antonius menjalin hubungan baik selama memimpin Romawi sehingga kekuasaan Romawi dibagi menjadi dua.
Octavianus memimpin Romawi Barat sementara Markus Antonius memimpin Romawi Timur. Namun, Markus Antonius terlalu terpedaya dengan cinta. Ia memberikan banyak kekayaan untuk Cleopatra VII dan putranya, Caesarion. Ia juga sering melalaikan tugasnya.
Sementara Caesarion sendiri, diangkat oleh ibunya menjadi Firaun berikutnya semenjak usia tiga tahun. Dia dan Cleopatra VII memimpin Mesir bersama meskipun semua tugas kerajaan ditangani oleh Cleopatra VII seorang.
Pada abad ke 40 SM, Cleopatra VII melahirkan anak kembar bernama Cleopatra Selene II dan Alexander Helios. Si kembar diketahui anak dari Markus Antonius dan kelahiran keduanya membuat Markus Antonius semakin tergila-gila dengan Cleopatra VII.
Octavianus yang tak bisa mentoleransi obsesi Markus Antonius akan cinta, akhirnya menyatakan perang pada abad ke 30 SM. Octavianus mendeklarasikan arak-arakan untuk Markus Antonius dan Cleopatra VII di Romawi setelah menangkap keduanya. Namun, Markus Antonius yang begitu menghargai kehormatannya memilih untuk bunuh diri sementara Cleopatra VII akhirnya menyusul kepergian Markus Antonius setelah meracuni dirinya sendiri dengan bisa ular pada tanggal 12 Agustus 30 SM.
Caesarion yang telah melarikan diri dari Mesir sebelum Octavianus menduduki Aleksandria—pusat ekonomi Mesir saat itu—berhasil mencapai pelabuhan Laut Merah Berenice untuk pergi ke India. Sayang, sebelum ia sempat pergi lebih jauh lagi, Octavianus berhasil membunuh Caesarion melalui aliansinya.
Semenjak kemenangan Octavianus melawan aliansi Markus Antonius dan Cleopatra VII, Mesir menjadi bagian dari Romawi. Kesuburan tanah Mesir menjadi sumber pasokan pangan Romawi.
Kemudian Octavianus mengubah status Republik Romawi menjadi Kekaisaran Romawi. Ia menjadi kaisar pertama Romawi dan mendapatkan gelar Augustus. Sejak saat itu, Kekaisaran Romawi mengalami kemajuan pesat di bawah pimpinan Augustus. Hingga pada abad ke 25 SM, seseorang yang seharusnya tewas muncul di hadapan Augustus untuk mengambil haknya.
"William, stop running!" Ryland’s voice rang, and the small boy giggled, running towards Hazel. Before he could grab her dress, Ryland caught hold of him. The strawberry blond toddler let out a squeal holding onto him. "Honey, stop playing, we are already late," Hazel scolded, placing a hand on the growing bump. "I know, I know, but he refuses to put on his tie," Ryland said, giving the little boy a fake glare. "Will?" Hazel muttered and the boy turned, staring at her with a smile. "Put on your tie," she said."Okay mommy," he replied, his voice tiny, yet sweet to the ear earned a chuckle from her at his overjoyed response. With the tie on him, Ryland finally placed him down. "Mom, I want to talk to my sister," William piped up with a wide grin. "Of course, sweetie," Hazel responded, placing the toddler’s hand on her tummy. "She moved!" Williams giggled in awe, earning bounds of laughter from his parents. "Yes baby. She likes you,” Hazel assured and his eyes enlarged with happ
Ryland pushed the door open to see Aaron sitting on the chair. “Greetings, Your Highness," he said in a joyful voice bowing his head low until Ryland gestured for him to rise. "How is Hazel doing, and where is she?" he asked, searching around the room with his eyes. "Um.. She's not here," Caleb answered for him and they both winced at his voice. “Should you be talking?" Aaron asked and Ryland muttered an ‘I told you so’ to him."You both are just annoying," Caleb grumbled, taking a seat. "So why are you here?" Ryland pried, sitting opposite from them. Aaron had helped him in protecting Hazel and giving him useful information, so he owed him a lot. "I came here because there's something I think you should know," Aaron muttered, locking eyes with Ryland. Ryland's ears shot up in curiosity. "What is it about?" He asked, waiting for Aaron to continue. "It is about Hazel," Aaron started, and Ryland shot an unshakable gaze at him. A signal that he was losing his patience. "She's pr
"Congratulations, you finally have your pack back!" Ryland whispered, and Hazel snapped her head in his direction, surprised that anyone was with her. "I guess. It is what my parents desire," she said, staring down at the pack. The word had spread that she was back and even though some of them still had a hard time accepting her, she was sure they would all come around soon enough. "Your parents would be proud, I'm sure of it," Ryland said with a smile on his lips. "Thank you Ryland for coming to my aid. I really thought I was going to die in Rodrigo's hand," Hazel muttered, trying to ignore how bitter the words tasted in her mouth. "And I also really appreciate all you did in helping get my pack back. I'm forever indebted to you," she continued, glancing his way for only a few seconds. There was no doubt that being in a room with Ryland after all that happened felt highly uncomfortable. "There is no need for you to thank me," Ryland responded and Hazel's eyes flickered in conf
Ryland stared at her like she had grown two heads. "I know it's probably stupid, but I can't live happily knowing that my parents aren't happy," she whispered, the words heavier than she had expected. "I have to get Hibiscus pack back, at least because of them. That is what they would have wanted," Hazel concluded. Ryland watched her speaking, his eyes shining with pride, but also a sliver of concern. “I know you want that but you have to take things a little slower," Ryland spoke, hoping she'd be patient and understand even though her mind was made up.Hazel sprang up immediately, her eyes glowing deep gold as she shot back, "I'm doing this with or without you. I don't need your help anyway." Ryland let out a gasp, surprised that she took his words in the wrong way. "I am not saying I won't help you, but that we need a plan and we need to heal too.” He paused for a breath. “Some of my men were injured in the last attack, and you can't risk going into the pack alone. You have no id
Ryland tried to move hoping to fight Rodrigo again, but the excruciating pain coming from the cut of the knife hindered him. Gripping the knife, he stared at Hazel who shook her head vigorously in fear, not wanting to see him bleed to death."I wouldn't do that if I were you," Rodrigo said in a syrupy sweet voice. "That dagger is poisoned. It would slow down your healing, and you'd probably bleed to death right here." But his ideas fell on deaf ears as Ryland ignored him and pulled out the knife. His grunts were loud in the air, making Hazel turn her face away to avoid watching him. Ryland attempted to walk but he collapsed, his chest heaving from pain. Hazel stared wide at him and something in her seemed to click. Before she could think, she headbutted Rodrigo, causing him to let out a grunt, his hands on his nose. "What the-" he cursed, taking in her face. Shockingly, Hazel looked completely different from what she was just a few minutes ago. She no longer had a scared face. Her
Hazel's heart dropped to her stomach as she felt the cold touch of a knife against her neck. A whimper left her lips as she tried to struggle with Rodrigo, glancing at Ryland for help. He tried to step towards them but Rodrigo grazed her skin with the knife, making him stop. "Not on my watch," he said with a firm voice. "You think you could just come to my house and take my wife?" He asked like it was the dumbest thing. "Your wife shouldn't be tied to a chair, and don't forget she is my mate," Ryland shot back, stepping closer. The comment seemed to annoy Rodrigo and he growled. "She was trying to escape and she’s not your mate, because last I heard, you rejected her," Rodrigo brewed, his smirk increasing, happy he had been able to hit a nerve. Ryland moved towards him and Rodrigo pretended to pierced Hazel with the knife causing her to whimper. “I wouldn't move if I were you.” “Tell your men to go back now. Do that and I might let you carry your dog…" Rodrigo said, glancing at
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