Divine Rivals A Novel Novels & Stories

She walked slowly, confidently, like she already owned the place… like she already owned him. “My family has been allied with his since before he became Alpha,” she continued. “Our mating ceremony was supposed to happen after the next council meeting. Everyone knows it. Everyone expects it.” I looked at Dorian, my eyes burning. He didn’t deny it. He just looked… conflicted. Ravina saw it and laughed bitterly. “See? He won’t even deny it to you.” My chest felt like it was caving in. So that was it. I really was just… a guest.

I let out a shaky breath as I scanned my brain in search of a comeback reply and as I was still lost in there, Rafael suddenly pulled me toward him. My body slammed into his and I glared up at him with wide eyes. "All I need to do is taste from the wine she brought to me, isn't it?" He asked in an overly calm voice that sent chills down my spine. "Yes, my Prince," The Moon Priest answered. Then Rafael grabbed my hand which had some of the spilled wine still on. He lifted the hand and to my greatest surprise, he put my fingers in his mouth and sucked slowly but loudly. The entire hall gasped in shock.

He kept stepping backward, his fists clenched at his sides, watching the wolf that had been Richard stalk toward him with the patient confidence of something that believed it had already won. Richard released another howl that vibrated through the morning air. The chant pushed deeper into Darius’s skull. He gritted his teeth and fought it, his eyes squeezing shut briefly before he forced them open. “Moon Goddess.” The words left him between ragged breaths. “Our clan believed in you. You gave us this power. Would you stand back and watch us be erased? Then show me why I should still believe.” His legs buckled. The ground came up and Richard was on him in an instant, the wolf shifting back to

Sebastian's POV I sat in the back of my Aston Martin, scrolling through my tablet for the daily hand exercise game I did when I was stressed out. It was the most peaceful thing right now. The numbers and patterns kept my mind occupied. Kept me from thinking about things I didn't want to think about. I didn't involve myself in matters involving rivals. Dominic had been my rival since college. After what caused the accident of the Rossis, it separated the business deals between our families. Generational rivals. That's all we were supposed to be.

Finally, I broke the silence. “Is there anyone you suspect? Maybe a bittered bussiness rival? Sebastian answered quickly. “There is only one person desperate enough to pull something like this, and that person is undoubtedly Damien.” His answer caught me off guard. I frowned deeply before looking at him again. “Damien? how could that possibly be true. He can’t pull off something like this.” Sebastian’s expression never changed. “You underestimate how desperate that man has become. Desperate people rarely care about how much damage they create while chasing whatever they believe belongs to them. In this case, he’s chasing you. And he’s doing everything to get you back.”

Vera growled, her voice raspy. The room cleared instantly as people scrambled to leave. As Cole passed me, he shot me a glare and leaned in to whisper a warning, "Mylo, you better keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you die a very painful death." I ignored him and just watched Vera’s slumped back. This was my rival. The opponent I had fought for seven years. I could defeat her, but I wouldn't let her be destroyed by something this pathetic and underhanded.

"Now all I want to do is keep you whole." Kaelen tilted her chin up, his thumb brushing a tear from her cheek. "Then show me how the Architect loves, Elara. Because I’m already yours." He kissed her then a vow written in the language of the desperate. It was a slow, deep claim that tasted of copper and hope. As their heartbeats synchronized through the neural-link, a surge of golden energy pulsed through the room. The rivalry was dead. In its place was a hybrid force that Sovereign had never calculated: a hunter who loved her prey, and a wolf who trusted his cage.

"Watching the academy grow. Guiding when asked." "Love stronger than ever," Dane replied. "From rivals to partners who face anything." Friends called them back inside for final words. More laughter. More reflections. "Best milestone ever," Lena declared. The group lingered as the sun set. Voices carried plans and pride. Dane and Ezra moved among them, sharing quick talks. "Ready for tomorrow?" Sara asked. "Always," Ezra answered. "With him beside me." The chapter of the day closed with full hearts. They looked ahead to many more years. Partnership. Wisdom. Love that started as rivalry and grew into something unbreakable. The distant threat faded into alliance. Their future shone bright.

Things are only further complicated when she discovers the new Alpha is her second chance mate. Can Harper investigate her new Alpha mate? And what does the Beta know that makes him so hell bent on taking Harper all for himself? Devastating betrayals and deep rooted secrets that rock Harper’s world and challenge her belief in who she really is, are revealed in Book 1 of the Divine Order Series. The Divine Order Full Series Beyond Beta's Rejection - Complete The Alpha's Tainted Blood - Expected Launch Mid May 2022 The Gamma's Shattered Soul - Expected Launch August 2022