Adrian Shephard Novels & Stories

And at the center of it all, undefeated, untouchable, was Kane Shawn. Standing at 6'5", with a body carved from years of brutal discipline, he was a titan among men. His blonde curls were damp with sweat, sticking to his forehead as he rolled his shoulders, his enormous arms flexing with ease. His skin glistened under the dim lights, his six-pack rippling with every movement. But it was his face that truly set him apart a masterpiece of sharp lines and perfect imperfections. His light blue eyes had the power to pierce through a man's soul, making even the most confident opponents hesitate. His lips, full and sinful, often twisted into a smirk that made women weak and men envious.

Soon, once again, I was going to be without a home. “But before I do that I'd like to say this first,” he came to stand in front of me, holding tight to my jaw and I felt a searing pain pass through me. He stared me right in the face, and I gulped at the emptiness in his eyes. “I, Kael Leonard, from the River pack, reject you, Ruby Donalds, as my mate. And I hereby declare you a non member of this pack. You have twenty minutes to depart this pack, but if any of the guards catches you when that time elapses, consider yourself dead.”

Angry. "Its my fault. I did something terrible." "What?" "It's a long story." "I have time." I pulled back to look at his face. I could tell Aiden. He wouldn't hate me. He would understand. So I told him. Everything. All about Mariano. The way we'd met. His association with the mafia. How he'd killed someone in front of me. About Firia. About his family. About Abra. And then...about Landon.

She wanted nothing more than to tear this shameless woman apart. Was this some kind of joke? Report to Adrian? Was she looking to die? Adrian wasn’t just the director of the most prestigious hospital in the capital—he was also the eldest son of the powerful Lewis family. Since joining the hospital, she hadn’t even seen him in person. Trying to report directly to him would be asking to be humiliated. Besides, she only got this “life-saving doctor” title and her current position through backdoor connections. Now that the real director was here, if she walked up and tried to take credit, she’d be completely exposed—and cut off from any future opportunities.

Nic looked at me and I hated that I was thinking about the cabin, which meant my face was not as serious as it should have been. I nodded to avoid them staring too long. "You need to tell us everything." "Ok. Fatty is my boss." he held onto the wound on his thigh that was gushing blood and at that rate, He would die from the wound infection than from any bullet I was going to shoot him with. "Does fatty have a real name?" He blinked once, twice and I stepped closer, catching a whiff of something unpleasant from him. "Finn Connolly. But we all call him fatty, everyone calls him fatty."

I found him on our usual bench, hands in his pockets, shoulders hunched like the weight of the world was sitting on them too. He stood when he saw me. No smile this time. Just this tired, careful look that made my stomach twist. “You came,” he said. “Yeah.” I sat down, leaving a little space between us. “What’s so important it couldn’t wait?” Cain sat too. He rubbed his hands together like he was trying to warm them, or maybe just stalling. “Adrian’s planning something. He’s not just talking anymore. He’s got a journalist. Some sleazy guy who does exposés. He’s feeding him stories about you. About the family. Trying to paint you as unstable. Violent. The kind of woman who shouldn’t be anywhe

Shane “What?” Adea asked. She raised her chin, craned her neck as her brown eyes found my dark ones. I watched as they widened at my request. Shock splashed across her features and I had to try my damn hardest not to smile. “Shane, you-you can’t be serious…” She said incredulously. Oh, baby. I’m dead fucking serious.

I add. “That is wonderful and it makes it easier for you to have him fall for you.” Mom states. “Yeah well after Nick told me about my new position I asked what all the excitement was about. Kaden got engaged over the weekend and it was to none other than Everly. The child she is carrying is his and it is a boy. Nick said they have been dating awhile. They also work closely with Tianya and Kylynn who are the founders and CEOs of Olympus energy drinks. Phil said that Everly is also one of the CEOs.” I comment.

She nodded, her eyes unwavering, "When you're ready." Adrian turned to her—this woman who had tended to him, cared for him, believed in him. "I'm ready." All day, side by side in the sunlit meadow at the back of her cottage, they sat there together. Adrian spoke through the day, breaking only when emotion constricted his throat. He told her about his job—how he had been a scientist who worked on medical research into gene therapy, how he had had an accident in the laboratory and been infected with an experimental virus for which no one knew a cure.

His time at Clearmount College was now his last chance to finish his studies and choose a career within the Brown family, without becoming a disgrace. The son of Amadeus Brown, older brother of Alex Brown, Adrian was the eldest of the second generation of the Browns. His mother, Louise Brown, was of French descent—a stunning woman who had given birth to an exceptional specimen like Adrian. His French heritage made his appearance distinctive and elegant. With a slender, angular face, prominent cheekbones, a defined jawline, and large, expressive green eyes, Adrian's looks were captivating. His dark curly brown hair gave him a carefree and youthful vibe.