All The King's Men

Book 2 It was supposed to be their happily ever after. A love story that would finally bring them peace—Jax and Layla together and free from the darkness that had haunted them. But fate had other plans. In this heart-wrenching instalment of the Bloodline Series, Jax and Layla find themselves battling more than they could have ever anticipated. New enemies rise, new challenges emerge, and unexpected faces enter their lives, pulling their focus in every direction but each other. With hearts laid bare and the truth finally in the open, Jax and Layla must decide if they can rebuild the future they once dreamed of—if the love that has fought through so much can survive one last battle. Will Jax and Layla find the strength to face what lies ahead, or will the weight of their past tear them apart for good? In the end, only love will decide whether they can move forward with renewed hope—or if their story will end in heartbreak.

He was the Alpha King. Savage. Unforgiving. Untouchable. She was the omega who once scarred him—and vanished. Twelve years ago, Freya, a rare female omega, dared to sink her claws into the future Alpha King, Ragnar Thorne, branding his flesh and haunting his pride. He swore vengeance that night—and when she disappeared, he swore he’d find her—one day. Twelve years later a masked woman arrives and walks straight into his arms. Bold. Defiant. Unbending. Freya has lived in the shadows, hiding her true nature and history. But her return isn't by accident. She has her secrets… and her reasons for walking straight into the lion’s den. Ragnar’s hate would turn into an obsession that will spiral into something dark, primal, and uncontrollable, and then the past claws its way back.

He was said to be the best of his kind. With a flick of his sword, men fell dead and the war was conquered. His Kingdom had gone into slavery ten years ago and as a young man of Twenty Seven who had survived alone in the forest with some of his men who had gone out with him the day his Kingdom was invaded, he had vowed to take back his land and claim his throne. On the day he fought hard and got back his throne. His eyes were set on the Princess of ICANAR and he wants nothing but to see her writhe in pain....and he'll have it. Pain flashed in her eyes and he smiled. He couldn't wait to inflict more Pain!

Revenge runs in Matteo Dragonetti’s blood. When he storms into Amara Cerulli's wedding, he isn't there to toast her happiness—he’s there for revenge. The ruthless heir to New York’s most feared mafia family, Matteo is out to settle a blood debt that left his mother crippled and his family shattered. His price? The Cerulli princess—stolen straight from the altar. Amara never wanted a life tied to her father’s sins, but Matteo doesn’t care about her innocence. To him, she’s a trophy, a pawn in his deadly game of revenge. Little does he know Amara is no delicate prize. Beneath her blood-stained dress lies a fierce will Matteo didn’t expect—and a fire he can’t resist. But in this twisted war for power, the line between captor and captive blurs, and the most dangerous game of all begins. *** “Your parents are still alive, and I am hoping they try and get you back just so they can see how much I’ve ruined you.” I say, grinning as horror inches into her eyes. “You’re a monster…” she trails off, her blue eyes brimming with unshed tears, and I chuckle darkly. “Oh, you have no fucking idea, Princessa,” I say, then letting her go and watching as she cringes away from me. She sobs silently, still dressed in her blood-stained dress and looking like a vengeful angel. Only I will snuff the light from her eyes; her ruination will be mine to savor. I’ll show him what happens when he f*cks with the Dragonetti family.

“I, Mason, reject you, Chloe. I can never be your mate; probably the moon goddess has made a mistake." I was treated badly as an Omega, hoping my mate would change things. When Mason, who was supposed to be my mate, rejected me, it hurt. I tried to feel better by being with someone else for one night. Then, unexpectedly, the moon goddess gave me another chance with a new mate. But finding out I was pregnant from that one-night stand made me worried. Will this ruin my chance at happiness? Why can't I catch a break and just be happy?

Emilia has spent her entire life hiding, A Half-witch, half-werewolf in a high school where supernatural bloodlines are everything, blending in is her only chance at survival. She keeps her magic sealed, her claws sheathed, her identity hidden and her past buried. But when her mate betrays her in the most brutal way, Emilia's world cracks. The only light left is Wesley her childhood best friend and the boy who once promised forever. Too bad he doesn’t remember her... or the bond they once shared. Now forced back into the spotlight she tried to escape, Emilia must fight not just for her future but for her rightful place beside the boy fate gave her twice. And with Chloe and Mila, two ruthless rivals clawing for Wesley’s attention, her claim is under fire. To make things worse? She gave up the sport she loved for the mate who shattered her. And now, she might have to fight for that too. Power, Passion, Betrayal. In a school divided by bloodlines and broken promises, Emilia must decide what she’s truly willing to fight for love, legacy, or herself.

“I’m nothing to you. My presence repulses you, but the lust in your eyes is clear, Malakai Phantom.” I spat right in his face. The ruthless Alpha King only grinned… then licked my spit off his skin. “You’re playing with me,” I whispered, trembling. He leaned closer, his shadow swallowing me whole. And then his lips claimed mine. The Alpha King claimed me. ** Angelique Manchester was never the kind to bow. Not to her hateful mother. Not to the filthy merchant who bought her like property. But Malakai Phantom? He’s different. Dangerous. A man who rejects her with one breath and owns her with the next. Years after their fateful night, Angelique has rebuilt her life. She lives in the sun until it was taken from her. Then the darkness storm back in. It's cold. Powerful. Unforgiving. It's Malakai Phantom. He says she owes him. Fate says she’s his. And the fire between them says they’re both lying. In a world where betrayal bleeds deeper than love, Angelique must face the man who ruined her and the truth that might destroy them both. Because once the Alpha King claims you ... He never lets go.

Genevieve Lamperogue was eighteen years old when she was forced to be the Lycan King's concubine against her will in exchange for a treaty. Mateless, and bound by her responsibility as the Alpha's daughter, Genevieve was left with no choice. She lived in the Lycans territory, and dealt with the Queen jealousy all to fulfill her purpose. Until she met her fated mate, Payne. Genevieve felt the need to escape. Due to the power of her bond with Payne, she felt attracted to him— but here's what. She got pregnant. Not with Payne's child, but with the Lycan King.

Ferrah Autumn is a lone magic user, intent on finding the man who destroyed her coven and, along with it, her brother, who was the answer to winning the war against shifters. She trained for years, working with some of the most powerful warlocks and witches to fulfill her lifelong goal of killing the Alpha King. But when he finds her in the woods, something unexplainable happens. Not only do they share the same prophecy, but they're also each other's fated mates.“There’s one condition,” I said softly. I leaned my back against the wall as I looked at him. I looked up to find him standing a few feet away from the bars. He was looking at me with hope in his eyes. My heart ached at the sight and I cursed at myself for it.“What?” he asked in confusion. I couldn’t believe that I was even considering this. I felt like a traitor. If my parents could see me now, what would they think? I was making a deal with the devil.The Alpha King's Prophecy is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

She is the Crown Princess of Moon's Fall: masked, untouchable, and the last of her bloodline. He is the stepbrother who never saw her coming. When Alpha King Alexander takes a new queen, Elizabeth gains two stepbrothers she already knows, boys who looked straight through her at the Academy without ever seeing who she truly was. Buck and Elliot Talley are warriors, heirs, and now family. Forbidden in every way that matters. But the heart doesn't care about bloodlines. And the bond doesn't care about the law. She has worn a mask her whole life. The dangerous part isn't taking it off, it's what happens when the wrong people finally see her face.