Crescent City 3 Bonus Chapters

Maria, a girl from Eastwood city in New Orleans with a crescent moon shaped mark on her forehead carries the burden of being Luna to a pack that hates, rejects and seeks to annihilate her. It all begins during the time when packs from other states moves into Eastwood to dominate the metropolis. Maria draws the strategy that her pack would use to fight against their rivals and it leads to the great massacre of her mate, who is the pack's alpha along with several others. Now, she is on the run because the pack blames her for his death which happened when he tried to save her. They do not honor her because she is a Luna whose family line has been cursed and it is believed to fall upon those who protect her. What happens when a new Alpha, Dane decides to spare her life? What does he want from a rejected Luna? Wouldn’t it be considered a sinful thing if this new alpha is her ex-mate’s brother?

Rachael Anderson, the only survivor of the Crescent moon pack. The most pampered child in the pack; having wonderful parents who were the Alpha and Luna but all these changed when disaster struck changing her fate from the once princess of Crescent moon pack to a maid in the Blackwood pack. Alexander Leopold, a ruthless and merciless Alpha king. Cursed to live forever and only by the true love of his destined mate would the curse be broken. But the circumstances of their present fate might be a hurdle. Would he succeed in making Rachael fall in love with him or would his pride get in the way and seal the curse in him forever?

**BOOK RE-EDIT ON ALL CHAPTERS** Welcome to Rockshore Bay, a charming coastal city nestled between rugged cliffs and the vast, untamed ocean. The salty tang of the sea hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the local bakery. But beneath this idyllic facade lies a world veiled in shadows—a world where ancient powers stir and the supernatural thrives. Here, danger lurks behind every corner, hidden in the flicker of streetlights and the whispers of the waves. It is in this city, where the mundane and the extraordinary collide, that the fates of two fractured souls are set to intertwine. Beneath the serene surface lies a world protected by ancient powers, where caramel-skinned Hugo Griffin, a black-haired, sea-green-eyed werewolf, navigates the complexities of his dual life. Unlike traditional Alphas born into leadership, Hugo is a bitten werewolf who fought his way to become the formidable leader of the Ocean Crest Pack—the most powerful on the East Coast. But even as he commands respect, Hugo battles the darkness within himself, a shadow that threatens to consume him entirely. Inland, Sarai Carter—a feisty, raven-haired young woman with sapphire-blue eyes—is rediscovering her strength after escaping the clutches of a toxic relationship. Longing for love but haunted by the fear of a curse that condemns her to loneliness, Sarai faces a crossroads. As Hugo’s burdens grow heavier and Sarai tries to heal, their paths collide in a whirlwind of passion and pain. Both are fighting their inner demons, but when they come together, will they find redemption or ruin?

“I, Helena, omega of the crescent moon pack, reject you, Liam, alpha of the crescent moon pack as my mate! I don’t want you! I don’t need you!” I screamed at him. I didn’t care that I was standing in the centre of the so-called celebrations. The slap rang throughout the room and burned my cheek. “You can’t reject me! You are nothing!” I could see the battle raging inside him and at that moment hatred won. But the words had been spoken. He could either accept them or he could try to chase after me! His Beta took a step closer and whispered something in Liam’s ear before he nodded. “I, Liam, Alpha of the crescent moon pack, accept your rejection and exile you from the pack! You will be stripped of what little rank you might have had. The warriors will make sure that you take nothing of value and they will escort you out of our territory!” His eyes flashed with hatred.

All Apple LeRoux wants is true love. A human girl from a small town, she grew up knowing that werewolves and other supernaturals are dangerous. She wasn't expecting to fall for one. When Apple leaves her abusive family to move to Crescent City, she finds herself encountering all sorts of new experiences in a town where supernaturals mingle with the common population, and a human is easy prey. During an eventful job search, a twist of fate has Apple unknowingly arriving at Sterling Incorporated, the biggest werewolf pack on the West Coast. Hoping to get an internship or entry-level job, she is mistaken to be the Alpha's new Rental Luna, leading to problems of a different sort when she meets Alpha Sylvester. But there is more to her story than she knows. Her mother was keeping secrets of her own, secrets which will come out and change Apple's life forever. Will Apple and Sylvester find their happily ever after? Or will a life full of danger and mystery tear them apart?

Crescent, a gold mine of supernatural knowledge, ruled by werewolves, thrives by hiding this truth from the public. Debby, a fierce mother, and her 16-year-old son Jerry are entangled in a brutal rivalry between Alpha Damon, a power-hungry werewolf alpha, and Alpha Levin, who clings to peace. The story opens with Jerry's fear igniting a dormant werewolf curse after he stabs a cartel enforcer to death. This death makes Jerry the suspected thief of Alpha Damon's target treasure. Damon is convinced that Jerry killed his man to acquire the artifact for his father, Alpha Levin. The only man in Crescent City powerful enough to shelter Debby and Jerry in his home, knowing that Alpha Damon was after them, is Levin. Seeking solitude after Debby's departure with their baby, Levin makes his mansion a sanctuary for desperate people, a form of redemption for the guilt of his past actions. Debby lied to Jerry that Levin abandoned them meanwhile she fled Levin because she believed he killed her father. True, but he killed her father in self-defense, wolfsbane drove him mad. This fractures their bond, pushing Jerry toward Levin, leaving Debby feeling threatened. Lonely Jerry finds solace with Sasha, a reckless hunter who lures him into danger, clashing with Levin's training and slowing Jerry's growth as a werewolf. While Jerry and Sasha were in danger, Debby came to their rescue but ended up in coma. Jerry's true born alpha power became a threat to other alphas. After a fierce clash, Jerry kills Damon and claims his alpha power, which also unites and savages what's left of Damon's pack. Debby awakens from her coma and starts to take care of Levin. As he recovers, old wounds heal into reconciliation. One big happy family is united against any threat that may come their way.

Katrina D'Amore: I'm a human living in a pack of werewolves. Strange? Not really. Not when you consider I am the hybrid daughter of the Alpha. I just happened to be the twin that didn't get a wolf spirit. I've always assumed I wouldn't have a mate as a human. Yet since seeing Tiberius lying in that hospital bed, I've felt this strange pull to him. Could he be my mate? Or is it just my curiosity to know what he looks like under those bandages? Tiberius Bellomo: I woke up in this unfamiliar forest. I ran and ran, but I couldn't find my way out. Why can't I find my way home? My pack needs me. I have to find the Fayte sisters. I must protect them, but I'm alone in this forest—all except her. I don't know who she is, yet I do. She's my mate. I can smell her; I can hear her calling my name. But when I get close to her, she disappears. What kind of mental prison am I in? This is the third of the Incubi Pack series. You do not need to have read Alpha of Nightmares or The Hybrid Alpha to enjoy this book, but it is encouraged. The Incubi Pack Series: Book 1 - Alpha of Nightmares Book 2 - The Hybrid Alpha Book 3 - Dream Mate Anthology Short Story - Chosen Mate Anthology Bonus Story - Sicilian Holiday Anthology Short Story - The Quiet Giant's Mate Book 4 - Beta's Innocent Mate

End of the year. I was gonna use my bonus to treat Mom to a quick getaway. Instead? No bonus. Four hundred bucks sliced off my paycheck. I shot the HR supervisor a notice—three days to pay up. She laughed. Called me dramatic. Fired me right then. Coworkers backed her. Said I brought it on myself. Said I didn't care about the company. What they didn't see? I laughed the second I got that termination letter. Double severance? Come to mama.

"After the loss of her mother, 16-year-old Mira navigates a new life in Crescent Avenue with her loving but often distracted father. As she explores her new surroundings, she meets a handsome stranger who sparks an undeniable attraction. But as their paths continue to cross, Mira finds herself torn between intense desire and the possibility of true love. Will she be able to distinguish between lust and love, or will her emotions lead her down a path of self-discovery and unexpected romance?" - Mira as the main character - (new life in Crescent Avenue) - (Mira's emotional journey) - (love, lust, self-discovery)

On the day we receive our bonus, one of the staff members of the finance department gives me 500 dollars worth of vouchers for the fast food restaurant downstairs. He tells me that my wife, Jillian Dunn, who is also the company's president, specifically ordered him to do so. In utter disbelief, I seek out Jillian and question her. "Didn't we agree that whoever secures the project will get a 50,000-dollar bonus? Stop messing around! I still need to pay for Freya's cochlear implant!" "I'm not messing around with you," Jillian answers seriously. "These vouchers can last you for a whole month. I wouldn't even give them to you if you were anyone else. "Money is tight right now at the company. Besides, Freya has been deaf for more than a decade now. She can survive being deaf for another decade." The next day, Jillian gives one of the interns a sports car that's worth 50,000 dollars. I look at the photo she uploads of her and the intern grinning widely as they sit in the car and give it a like. Jillian must assume that everything is proceeding smoothly since she has signed the contract. However, she misses the additional condition that's printed on the last page of the contract. I dial her rival's number, asking, "Ms. Swan, are you interested in Project Charlie?"