5 Second Rule

Willow was a strong female wolf with issues. She has recently found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with her evil halfsister. He tried to explain, but Willow couldn't and wouldn't hear it. Her father ended up cheating on her mother with his mate, her now stepmother, and forced her mother to leave the pack never to return. Willow was giving up. She was giving up on finding her true mate, and she was giving up having a happy, healthy father and daughter relationship because her dad, who was the alpha of her wolf pack, always took her halfsisters side. Then, one day, fate changed. The lycan pack came to visit, and the Lycan beta informed her father that the Lycan king Adien was hosting a celebration. He was looking for a Luna and demanded that a few females from each pack attend. Willow was forced to pack her things and head to the ruling Lycan pack. A pack ruled by the dangerous, deadly, and cruel Lycan Alpha. Willow has heard whispers about the Lycan king, and all were bad. His mate died years ago, and when he was at his weakest point, some members of the ruling family tried to kill him. Those two events have left the Lycan King cold and ruthless.

In a world of werewolves and pack rivalries, Jasmine Wilson, Alpha of the Blue Crescent pack, has resigned herself to a life of loneliness after losing her mate in a rogue attack. But fate intervenes when the goddess grants her a second chance at love, only to pair her with Lucas Oswald, the fearsome and ruthless Alpha of the Crimson Shadow pack. Lucas is everything Jasmine never wanted in a mate; his reputation for being incapable of love precedes him. Determined to maintain control over her pack, Jasmine resists his advances and refuses to surrender her authority. The stage is set for a battle of wills as Lucas demands her submission and loyalty. As they navigate their turbulent relationship, a looming threat from their past emerges, leaving people missing and a mystery to unravel. Forced to work together, Jasmine and Lucas must set aside their differences and join forces to confront the enemy that threatens their existence. Caught between her duty as an Alpha and the possibility of a second chance at love, Jasmine finds herself faced with an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice her pack and the life she has built for herself, or will she risk everything for a shot at happiness with Lucas? In this gripping tale of power, love, and redemption, Jasmine and Lucas must find a way to unite their packs and solve the mystery before it tears them apart. The stakes are high, and the future of their packs hangs in the balance as they embark on a thrilling journey that will test their limits and challenge everything they once knew. Book 2 of the mated series. It can be read as a stand alone, but it is advisable you read the first part of the series, "The Alpha Luna" to better understand back story.

Synopsis Marsh: I wanted a life where I could get both lives. I was BI and I only realized it until I met the girl my parents chose for me. Afraid of losing my inheritance, I left the only person who loved me whole heartily. But now I regret every moment of it. And I can get him back. Right? Josh: I felt myself the luckiest guy in the world. I had this perfect business. My own chain of restaurants. I am independent. I am earning good and in love with a man of everyone’s dream. Until it was everything but a dream. He was never mine and I never wanted to be a dirty secret. So I left him. Will life ever give me another chance? Bolt: He was broken and I knew the moment I laid my eyes on him. He appeared to be all rude and tough but I can well read the fear and vulnerability in his eyes. He isn’t as tough as he thinks he is. And fuck me if I don’t want to replace the insecurity in his eyes with the twinkle of happiness. But will he give me any chance?

I'm Dominik, the dark side of an Archangel. I have no good in me. I have never loved a soul. Yet, here I am, falling for a Human girl with bright blue eyes. How? I want to get the fuck out of here. Ever since I was imprisoned here, my brother has been a thorn in my spine. I have continually schemed ways to escape. Not that I don't appreciate Hilda and everything she has done, my freedom has always been my priority. Tell me why I am so enamored with this little Human? The way she laughs. The way she admires me when she thinks I'm not looking. The pink flooding her cheeks. The problem is, The Keepers are looking for their amulet, and Master Rowen is looking for his pet… I didn't know which one was worse. I knew what I had to do to get us out, and It was going to hurt me more than it would hurt her. I even contemplated not doing it and just staying here, with her… But the Keepers couldn't be so kind as to leave her be. My plan was here, the time to execute was now, and I forced her to take us back with her. I didn't save her when she arrived, just to allow my fucking feelings to get in the way. Guilt flooded my chest when I manipulated her. It flooded my chest again when my brother shoved a flaming hot Angel blade right through her… What did I do? Oh, yea… I left her there to bleed out… And now that I've ruined any chance I ever could have had with the little Human… I'm going to open Pandora's Box and unleash hell onto this world. If I have to hurt, so does everyone else.

My childhood sweetheart who promised to marry me the moment I graduated proposed to Camille Willow, my sister, during my graduation ceremony. At that moment, Dennis Malcolm, the most eligible and admired bachelor in Blington City's elite circle, stepped forward and confessed his love for me immediately after my childhood sweetheart's proposal was accepted. For five years after our marriage, Dennis showered me with devotion, treating me with such tenderness that it felt as though I were the center of his world. But everything shattered the day I overheard a conversation between him and his close friend. "Dennis, now that Camille's on top, are you really going to keep pretending with Tracy?" "It doesn't matter. I'll never have Camille. Besides, as long as I'm here, she'll never disrupt Camille's happiness," he answered. The paper notes he held dear, each one carefully preserved, revealed a harsh truth. Each one carried her name, accompanied by heartfelt wishes: "May Camille be released from her burdens. May she find peace within herself." "May Camille achieve all she dreams of, and may her heart love freely." "Camille, we were never meant to be together in this life. I can only hope that in another, we will walk side by side." … Five years of devotion shattered in a single moment of clarity. I crafted a false identity and planned an elaborate drowning to vanish without a trace. From this day forward, in this life and all others, we shall never cross paths again.

อดีตที่เธอไม่อยากจดจำ แต่เขากลับจำเธอไม่ลืม เมื่อเขาได้เจอเธออีกครั้ง เขาจึงจองจำเธอด้วยสถานะ 'เมีย ' “ปล่อย!..” “ไหนเธอบอกกับพี่ว่าอยู่คอนโด แล้วทำไมถึงได้มายืนแรด อ่อยผู้ชายคนอื่นอยู่ที่นี่ได้!” “ฉันจะแรดอยู่ที่ไหน หรือจะอ่อยใครมันก็สิทธิ์ของฉัน พี่ไม่ต้องมายุ่งวุ่นวายกับชีวิตฉันได้ป่ะ” “เธอเป็นเมียพี่ ถ้าจะให้พี่เลิกยุ่งกับเมียตัวเอง พี่คงทำไม่ได้” “สถานะเมียของพี่...ฉันไม่ต้องการและไม่อยากเป็น พี่เข้าใจไหมว่าฉันไม่ต้องการ!” “ถึงเธอจะไม่ต้องการ เธอไม่มีสิทธิ์ปฎิเสธ ..”

“No matter how horrible a life fate prepares for you, love would always find a way to make it better by accepting you who you are and making your life much better.” *** Alexei Lovegood has got everything going for her. she is the sole heir of Ash Moon pack and discovers, to her delight, that her boyfriend, Brandon is her destined mate. Being a hopeless romantic, she’s got her life all mapped out. Become alpha and rule Ash Moon pack with Brandon by her side. After her father, alpha Rowan dies, Alexei looks forward to her 18th birthday and coronation with excitement.

Aldan Anabelle was destined to be a luna, beautiful, talented and heir of the great Kam kingdom. Everything was perfect, until one faithful night, her parents died in a fatal accident. Planned by an unknown clan, set up by her uncle Raven. After the death of her parents, life turned into a nightmare, uncle molested and maltreated her. To protect her father's legacy, she's sent to leave with her fated mate for five years, the only way to get her legacy was if she could break his stone heart. Alpha Roman, a cold-hearted heir of Fangspire pack, vowed never to love because of his stepmother's maltreatment. Within five years, he fell in love with her…. after a long time of tormenting her. Their worlds merge, their hearts ignite and their bond becomes unbreakable. Not until she was kidnapped, did everything go sour. Her fashion show trips became a trap for taking her blood. To prevent the prophecy from coming through, her uncle planned her death. But unknown to them, nobody was found. Anabelle never died that day. She rises from the ashes under a new name. A powerful businesswoman whose internal desire was filled with revenge. When fate pushes them together again, they stand on opposite sides of destiny. A Luna who returns from ashes to regain her throne, legacy.

Kim Jisoo seorang mahasiswa tingkat akhir yang tidak populer. Ia anak pintar namun tidak memiliki teman karena masuk dengan jalur khusus siswa miskin di universitas ternama. Jisoo memiliki seorang teman dekat bernama Somi yang selalu menjadi tempat ia berkulah kesah. Namun di satu malam party pesta ulang tahun Somi, Jisoo mendengar satu kenyataan yang membuat Jisoo terluka. Syok dan kecewa Jisoo pergi meninggalkan pesta itu dan tanpa sadar masuk ia malah pergi ke taman hutan kota. Namun di sana ia sedih, ia malah bertemu dengan seorang pria yang cukup unik. Seorang pria yang sedang berlumuran darah dengan pakai tradisional lengkap meminta pertolongan dirinya. Dan tak lama ia masuk kesebuah gua gelap hingga akhirnya seketika Jisoo terkaget. "Nona Jisoo.. anda di undang oleh Ratu untuk ikut seleksi pemilihan putri mahkota!!" "APA??"

Si Elysse Dela Serna ay pangalawa at bunso sa magkapatid. Subalit sa kanilang magkapatid ni Elizabeth ay mas siya ang matured at umaaktong nakatatanda. Matiyaga siya sa lahat ng pangarap at gusto niya sa buhay. Mahal na mahal niya ang kapatid dahil sila na lamang dalawa ang magkasama mula nang mamatay sa isang car accident ang kanilang mga magulang. Upang malaman ang dahilan ng pagpapakamatay ng kanyang kapatid ay hinayaan niyang may mangyari sa kanila ng dating asawa ng nakatatandang kapatid at maikasal din dito. Doon niya natuklasan ang lahat ng katotohan pati na ang toong ugali ng ina ng kanyang asawa. Upang makuha ang hustisya para sa kapatid ay walang takot na hinarap ni Elysse ang lahat ng panganib. Kahit lalong lumalalim ang kanyang pagmamahal kay Carson ay itinuloy pa rin niyang kalabanin ang ina nito. Ngunit, hindi naman niya inaasahang buhay pa pala ang kanyang kapatid at ngayon ay malaki ang galit sa kanya dahil sa pag-aakalang tinaraydor niya ito. Si Celestine na kanyang biyenan din ang pilit na sumisira sa kanilang kapatid. Upang magkaayos silang magkapatid ay ginawa niya ang lahat upang mailabas ang katotoohanan sa mga kasamaan ni Celestine Sa huli ay nakamit din nina Elysse at Elizabeth ang hustisya. Sila naman ni Carson ay nauwi rin sa pagiging masayang pamilya dahil bawat isa ay nagkapatawaran na. Inamin din nitong totoong pag-ibig ang nararamdaman ng lalaki para sa kanya sa kabila ng mga nangyari sa kanilang trahedya.