Animal Hides Crossword Clue

Athena Caddel, the punching bag of the Alpha of Silver Blood Pack. She had been dreaming of leaving the little town they lived in ever since she was young. For as long as she could remember, she's always been bullied by the alpha. She was disliked by most people there thanks to her mom, who cheated on her father. To say it shortly, Athena was the product of the cheating. Another reason being she's human, or so they thought. Nicholas Ashford, the Alpha of the Silver Blood Pack. He was one of the biggest bullies in his town which was why people feared him so much. All he ever wanted was a mate, a mate that would give him the love he yearned for. He has been waiting for two years with no such luck on finding his mate. On the night that she turns 16, she finds out he's her mate. What happens when she's terrified of him and being his mate so she hides? Or when he finds out about her being his mate? How will he react?

Lilyanne and her mother, Olivia, escape from Lily's abusive father, Victor when her mother notices Victor’s hand reaching under Lily’s skirt. Olivia remarries Alpha Lucas, who sends Lily to Silver Moon Academy, where she hides her identity to avoid disrupting Olivia’s new life. But mainly because of her new stepbrothers who warned her not to disclose their relationship. On her 18th birthday, she discovers her mates are none other than her tormenting step brothers. They always bullied her until they discovered she's her mate. They seek her forgiveness, but a curse threatens their bond. As soon as they marked Lily as their may, they would die. The brothers and Lily must find a witch to break the curse. But what will happen when they find out that the witch they're searching for was none other than Lilyanne who would cause their death?

A gray sky, full of clouds warning of an approaching storm. This is how Allie's world is perfectly described. A girl whose vision of life is pessimistic and full of darkness, where not even the slightest ray of light enters through her window thanks to her illness. But there is Rie, the boy who, despite the circumstances, remains optimistic and radiant, who will be the ray of light that Allie needs so much in her life. However, Rie hides his true origins from her, he comes from a rich family, but he does it out of fear that Allie will see him differently, so he pretends to be a middle class person, and tries to keep his secret hidden for a long time. But as they say, the truth... sooner or later it will come out. Will Allie be brave enough to dare to see beyond her gray world? Will Rie tell Allie the truth or will she hide it forever? Will Allie be able to forgive Rie?

'You're mine, Katrina. Whether you accept it or not, you were made for me.' He growled, stalking towards me like an animal will stalk its prey. 'I'm no one's. Not even yours.' I tried to say, but it came out weak and feeble. I hated how fragile I felt, I hated how my body betrayed me, needing to be near this man. A devious smile appeared on his lips, a glint in his eyes. 'That's not what the scent of your arousal is saying, love.' __________________ When Katrina comes home to find her husband and mate cheating on her with her best friend, Emery, she is shocked and heartbroken. As if that weren't enough, he rejects her on the spot when he finds out she's not pregnant with his child. Full of rage and hurt, Katrina leaves the pack house and seeks solace in a one-night stand with a stranger she meets at a pub. But the next day, she vanishes without a trace. The problem is, the man she spent the night with has no intention of letting her go that easily. And he will stop at nothing to find her... and claim her as his.

Surrounded by luxury and comfort, Dominique Le Blanc does not miss anything, except excitement. His life as the owner of the largest casino in Monaco requires a lot of time and dedication to enjoy this refined and electrifying, but unimportant, environment. Bets and money are no longer able to excite you. Could that change with a gunshot-covered escape in a hospital parking lot? Without knowing why, a young woman flees from her armed captors. The reason for the chase is unknown, but the escape leads her to get into the first open car she sees. Driven by the instinct to fight for her own life, she hides in the vehicle, while the passengers agree to flee the scene quickly. The young woman carries nothing with her, no belongings, no clothes, no name and much less memories. What is the first thing she should look for? “An Inconsequent Desire” is a dark novel full of action and chaos, with two protagonists who know very well what they want… or almost. Tension, desire, luxury and danger mix as Dominique and the fugitive try to resolve their relationship and their desires in a world as opulent as it’s reckless. Violence and attraction go hand in hand for a couple covered in the past, immersed in the present and with almost no future. What is the price of unearthing their memories? How much can it change what is yet to come? Love or obsession. Salvation or ruin. In the end, everyone has something to lose... and maybe that's everything.

Went to jail for a crime she didn't commit, Elena loses love, freedom, and fortune. Now released, she finds her cheating husband engaged to another. But fate throws a lifeline: a mysterious stranger with a shocking offer. He's Luke's wronged half-brother; Atlas Grant and he needs Elena's help to bring down their ruthless family. Can Elena trust this man who also have secrets he hides? Is revenge worth the risk, especially when the price tag is ten million dollars? And who is Atlas Grant?

Elena once trusted Julian with her heart—and paid the ultimate price for her faith. Betrayed, abandoned, and left to grieve unimaginable loss, she struggles to rebuild her life among the powerful and ruthless elite of Black Stone Pack. But when secrets long buried come to light, Elena realizes that betrayal cuts deeper than she ever imagined. Caught in a silent war between duty and desire, Elena crosses paths with Ryan, a formidable Alpha who sees the broken pieces she hides behind her quiet strength. As passion and politics collide, Elena is forced to make a choice: remain a pawn in someone else’s game, or seize her fate with her own hands. Haunted by love, sharpened by betrayal, and strengthened by survival, Elena’s journey is not just about healing—it's about rising from the ashes and becoming a force no one saw coming. In a world where loyalty is fleeting and power demands sacrifice, trust is the deadliest risk of all.

In the sultry shadows of Los Angeles, where power cuts like a knife and secrets shine like jewels, Valentine Hearts captivates the elite with her haunting songs. She is a mesmerizing beauty, enchanting everyone at the Diamond Club, drawing them into her magical world. Among her admirers is Don Arnulfo Vegas, a mafia billionaire with control over all of Los Angeles. His icy stare hides deep secrets, and he is irresistibly drawn to Valentine. Their first meeting sizzles with tension when he sends her a single red rose—beautiful but filled with danger. Valentine knows his playboy reputation and feels the weight of his growing obsession. In a desperate act, Arnulfo kidnaps her, wanting to claim her heart and soul. Their love blooms in secret places, a fresh breath in a smoky world. He shares his struggles, and she reveals her dreams. He is a storm, while she is the calm he desperately needs. Together, they dance on the edge of danger, a fragile light in darkness. But dark clouds gather. Arnulfo’s past is filled with betrayal, and Victoria Giupere, his fierce partner’s daughter, is determined to win him back. Ruthless and cunning, she represents everything Valentine fears. Will Valentine’s love conquer the chaos, or will Victoria’s ambition drive a wedge between them? Can their bond break through his cold heart, or are they doomed to heartbreak in this dangerous game of desire?

Cheryl Stormhound has a great life living in a small werewolf town. The humans and werewolf know about each other and co exist, in return their town is safe and protected. Cheryl has been used to the status quo since she was born and has no plans on staying in the small town forever that is until finds out her best friend the Alpha’s brother is her mate. This leaves a tough decision to be made will she accept him or reject their bond? They both decide to keep it a secret, navigating it for so many years, but it takes a toll on her best friend Luke, as desires grow stronger it is getting harder and harder to keep his wolf at bay as his mate is so close to him, it is almost driving his wolf mad, but he hides it from her. Now with the arrival of werewolf hunters who don’t believe humans and werewolves should mix, into town, it looks like they would never be together. Will their love survive the shadows of the past, or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? What consequences will they face as Luke grows feral by the day?

She is the contract wife of his nephew, who got into his bed after drinking. He is the most powerful billionaire in the city who had no thoughts about any relationship except the strange woman he met that night. One night sex made her lose her virginity and made him addicted to the sweet and soft strange woman. A family reunion drove her to meet her first man again. She tried to hide the ONS memory and avoid his eye contact. But he turned out to be her contracted husband's uncle! When she hides in the upstairs lounge to escape the lively crowd, he was already in the room. The sweet smell and soft skin brought him back to the night. Holding the little woman in his arms, he said, "Divorce my nephew, marry me!"