Romans & histoires Divine Rivals A Novel

Heart pounding like a bass drum, because yeah… he got under my skin more than I wanted to admit. The next day, the racing field was buzzing. Engines roared, tires screeched, and a sea of people murmured about our showdown. I couldn’t help but smirk. The news had spread like wildfire—Ethan versus Ryan. Rivals to the death or, you know, to the first corner. I adjusted my gloves, pretending calm while my stomach did gymnastics. Not Jessica making me nervous. Well… maybe a little. Fine. A lot. But mostly, it was Ryan standing there, hair tousled, smirk doing something untamed to me I was not ready to admit.

His face was a thundercloud, his eyes burning with rage. "Are you that desperate?" he roared, his voice dripping with scorn. "Willing to sell yourself to a rival Alpha just for a title?" Before I could answer, Damien took a step forward. A wave of raw power exploded from him—a crushing Alpha aura that slammed into Killian's warriors, making them stagger back and flinch. "She is anything but desperate," Damien's voice was a low growl that promised violence. "She is the new Lead Beta of the Ironfang Pack. And she is my equal."

"Wait for us. If I’m not there in ten minutes, find Maxwell Thorne. Tell him everything." I didn't wait for her to argue. I turned and ran toward the service stairs. The basement of St. Jude’s was a maze of pipes and shadows. The air was thick with the smell of rust. I kept my back to the wall, my heart hammering like a drum. Every time a pipe hissed, I jumped. Revenge. That was the only word keeping me moving. Victoria Hale had taken my scholarship. She had tried to kill my partner. She had murdered a kind old man. And now, she has touched my family.

Instead, she flipped them over and straddled Kieran. "Alpha, I'm the fated mate the Moon Goddess chose for you. She's just a human. Why fight the whole pack for her sake?” "Unless the Alpha prefers it like this..." Wendy moved her hips, and Kieran's eyes darkened. He gripped her waist and thrust hard. Two bodies tangled together, completely unaware of Vera standing at the door with tears streaming down her face. She spun around and leaned against the cold wall. Werewolves had intense desires, which a human body could barely handle, let alone conceive.

Unexpected Rivalry – Competition fuels tension – Competing for a scholarship, their rivalry turns personal, increasing both frustration and desire. 28. Heartbeats – Realization of feelings – Moments of reflection reveal growing attachment and undeniable attraction. 29. Dorm Encounter 2.0 – More than teasing – Their teasing escalates to intimate touches, pushing boundaries further. 30. Conflicted Hearts – Desire vs. pride – Internal conflicts arise as they wrestle with wanting each other but not wanting to lose the upper hand. 31. Midnight Confession – Whispered truths – Late-night honesty brings vulnerability and closeness. 32. First Intimate Night – Fire ignites fully – Pride falls away as

I had finally convinced him I was ready. It had taken weeks of arguments, demonstrations, and a fair amount of shameless pleading. But he’d relented in the end, saying it was the perfect opportunity to prove I could handle myself. And he was right. I was ready. My objective was clear: kill Riley Porter. The hockey prodigy. The rising star. The next Alpha of the Hades Realm pack. The heir to a stolen throne, my father’s throne. A pack ripped from our family years ago. My father had never forgotten that betrayal, and neither had I.

My father, the beta of the Dandelion Prime Pack, emerged followed by a few other high-ranking officials from other packs. My father’s bewildered and somewhat horrified face made me want to melt into the ground, “What has happened, Iris?” He kept his burning gaze on me. I tried to appear strong and opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. Amidst my struggling, I could sense Alpha Sergio inch closer to me again, but he offered no help. What could I say? That Alpha Sergio and I were fate mates? I shook my head slightly- it could not be. My thoughts kept going back to his deceased previous mate and how there was no way he could have gotten over her that quickly. But he does not have a cho

Ava asked, probing the moon goddess to say more. "There is indeed a way. And that way is the prophecy. I can see it happening. The sacrifice of three souls. I am not sure what it actually is because it was created by my great father, but whatever it is, even as gods we can't interrupt in it." Moon goddess said with a loud sigh. "Honestly, I think it's fun. Let's see if the hybrid can survive this or not." God Alaric smiled. "She will be. If you've forgotten, then her second mate is Daniel Neptune. The witch-king of the dark witches who have access to even the dark books prohibited from the white world witches. He will try and do anything in his power to get his mate and only his mate alone.

“That’s no man of God. He’s a liar, a deceiver! "With all due respect sisters. That person you are protecting is not a servant of a god! How can a devoted priest covet another woman? A married woman with a child!" Richard replied. “No!” Khana’s voice broke through, trembling with fear and desperation. Tears welled in her eyes, spilling over as she shook her head. “That’s not true, Richard. You’re wrong! Henry has done nothing wrong!” "We do not tolerate such accusations. You've got it all wrong young man. I must say you're a violent person," Sister Dina uttered with a calm face and voice.