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The Edge of Control

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Jake was sitting in the meadow outside the rogue camp, facing the forest. He stared at the vulture tearing at the leftover remains of a deer’s body. A thought crossed his mind—maybe in a few days, that same vulture would feast on his flesh.

The thought of the coming battle gnawed at him. Was the crown worth the blood it would demand? How many men, women, and innocent lives would be spilled for a throne? Every life lost, every scream echoing across the battlefield, seemed to mock the idea of victory. He had dreamed of the coronation, of power and honor, but now the price weighed heavily. Could any crown be worth this?

Julie sat down beside him. “Here you are,” she said playfully.

“Here I am,” he replied, still staring at the vulture. Dark thoughts refused to leave his mind.

She slid her hand through his arm, but for the first time, her touch didn’t warm his soul. Before, just her li
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  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   The Edge of Control

    Jake was sitting in the meadow outside the rogue camp, facing the forest. He stared at the vulture tearing at the leftover remains of a deer’s body. A thought crossed his mind—maybe in a few days, that same vulture would feast on his flesh. The thought of the coming battle gnawed at him. Was the crown worth the blood it would demand? How many men, women, and innocent lives would be spilled for a throne? Every life lost, every scream echoing across the battlefield, seemed to mock the idea of victory. He had dreamed of the coronation, of power and honor, but now the price weighed heavily. Could any crown be worth this? Julie sat down beside him. “Here you are,” she said playfully. “Here I am,” he replied, still staring at the vulture. Dark thoughts refused to leave his mind. She slid her hand through his arm, but for the first time, her touch didn’t warm his soul. Before, just her li

  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   The Second Chance

    The sun was shining brightly, birds were cheerfully chirping outside, and the sky was magnificently blue without a single cloud. But the atmosphere in the meeting room was the complete opposite of the cheerful morning outside the windows. The tension in the room was so thick it could be cut with an axe. Darina and Kai once again held opposing opinions. "She is a murderer. She killed two people and was after your life. And now you want to just set her free?" insisted Kai. Darina rose from her chair. "She saved me and many other kidnapped victims. She led the escape and proved herself trustworthy." Kai also stood, his chest rising heavily as he grew tired of the back-and-forth arguments. "So her good deeds will lessen her punishment? She still needs to have a trial for her crimes." Darina’s eyes burned with fire; she, too, was growing weary of trying to prove her point. "Did she make dirty schemes? Absolutely! Did she murder

  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   The Art of Punishment

    Darina was seeing the most delicious sight. Kai stood before her in nothing but sweatpants slung dangerously low on his hips, every line of his sculpted body on display. His hair was still damp, a few water droplets sliding down his chest and disappearing into the waistband. In one hand, he twirled a pair of white-fur-lined handcuffs; in the other, he held a bag—the very same one Amber had given her before their mating ceremony. His eyes gleamed with wicked intent. “Did you think you could tease me this morning and go unpunished?” he asked, his mouth curling into a slow, sensual smile. “And what’s this… an intriguing bag full of goodies you never shared with me?” Darina felt heat rush to her cheeks. “Amber’s gift for the ceremony… but since ours was ruined, it’s just been sitting there.” Kai closed the space between them, his voice low and commanding. “Then tonight, we use them.” From the bag, he pulled

  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   The Mate Bond

    "Darina, not everything is so bad. Already, six women and two men have found their mates within our pack, Red Full Moon and Silverstone. Even one man was mated to the warlock sent here by the Witch Council," said Kai, massaging her shoulders. "With love and support, they will bloom soon." Darina smiled, but a soft knock at the door interrupted their conversation. "Come in," Darina called, and Bianca stepped inside. Without bruises or wounds dressed in proper jeans and a T-shirt, instead of ragged scraps barely covering her body, she looked beautiful. Her clean, brushed blonde hair—now in a tidy bob—caught the sunlight like spun gold. Only her beautiful grey eyes still carried that fractured, guarded look. "Go, girls, enjoy your lunch," Kai said, then leaned close to whisper huskily in Darina’s ear, "But tonight, you’re mine. You’ll pay for what you did this morning." Pleasurable shivers ran down her spin

  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   Broken Souls

    Darina moved to Silvia's ward. Silvia was curled up in bed in the fetal position, staring at one point. Her face was swollen, her hair unbrushed. It was painful to see a shadow where a proud, beautiful Luna once was."Hi, Silvia," Darina said softly, sitting beside her on the bed. "I’m here to heal you."Darina stroked her hair gently and was about to move her hands to heal Silvia’s wounds.“Do you think I want to be healed? Did you ask me?” Silvia hissed.Darina was taken aback. “So tell me, what do you want? I will always support you.”“I want to die,” spat Silvia.“Silvia, dear, I’m sure you didn’t mean that. I understand you’ve had a traumatic experience, but with help, you will heal—physically and emotionally,” Darina replied softly, trying to pacify her. She reached out to touch Silvia’s hand, but Silvia flinched and shifted to a seated position.Tears fell freely from her eyes, which were full of regret, pain, and

  • The Alpha Prince's Fierce Bride   Duty Before Desire

    The next morning, Kai woke to the sweet feeling of soft kisses tracing along his jaw, drifting lower to the curve of his neck. A low, throaty sound escaped him when Darina’s lips found his mark, teeth grazing lightly before she sucked at the skin. Her hand slid down, stroking him with slow, teasing care that made his muscles tense.Her scent wrapped around him, warm and intoxicating, and for a moment he forgot the world beyond their bed.“I know someone tricked me yesterday,” she whispered against his ear, voice sweet but edged with mischief. “I didn’t like that.” Her lips brushed his skin once more, then she giggled and slipped away, feet pattering toward the bathroom. The lock clicked.Kai growled at the sound of water splashing against tile. The image rose unbidden—droplets streaming down her naked body, clinging to every curve he craved to touch. He could break the door without effort, press her against the wall, and make her forget everything else.But he didn

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