Gentle Forest Chapter 34

"Three years into our marriage, during which we couldn't conceive a child, my relationship with my husband, Wilhelm, has gone down the drain. However, when I finally had a child, I was hesitant to share the news with him, since he had been treating me less and less like his wife." *Kathryn Reinhardts was married to Wilhelm Reinhardts, one of the wealthiest businessmen in the country. She had become a housewife, enduring the cold violence from her husband and mother-in-law for three long years. After witnessing her husband's infidelity with his college friend, she made the difficult decision to leave him. Eight months later, she gave birth to a pair of twins, but the nurse delivered heartbreaking news: her baby son hadn't survived. Five years later, Kathryn completed her education and returned to her home country with her little daughter. On her first day back, a young boy hugged her leg and called her "Mommy." "Mommy, I finally found you!!" he exclaimed. Kathryn was taken aback—the boy had the same eye color as her. What's more, he was the only son of her ex-husband. The unexpected reunion opened a new chapter in Kathryn's life.

Lucien Dubois. The Alpha's second son. Never feeling good enough for his brother, his parents or his pack. A man who has worked his whole life to become Alpha, until that day comes and he finds out that no matter his hard work it would never be his... Nothing would ever be JUST HIS... Until a certain brown haired beauty who is hiding from her own problems is thrown smack dab in the middle of his life... Monica Rodriguez... A single mom on the run from an abusive husband... Two sweet children in tow, she takes shelter in a small secluded forest town... Constantly looking over her shoulder, doing what she can to get by and praying to God she isn't found, at least not by who she is hiding from. Meeting a sweet and handsome butcher in her small town, who has done everyrhing he can to make her feel safe, turns into something way more she wasn't prepared for. What happens when who she is running from finds her? Read The Alpha's Sacred Oath to find out!

The forest within the quiet village of Gashea is a dangerous place. Within the trees lies something dark, cursed, and wicked. For centuries, a demon with malevolent power terrorizes the villagers of the small valley home. He had brought droughts, disease, and famine. To ensure that he will keep his powers at bay, the village of Gashea offers a bride to the demon every night. And by dawn, without fail, they would see the corpse of the offered brides floating along their bright, shining river. With the next choosing fast approaching, the head villagers made a shocking decision. They had chosen Fyn. A man. When Fyn starts to slowly fall in love with the demon within the forest, secrets of the past unravel. The truth makes them wonder whether it’s the right monster Gashea fears.

Sophia Smith and Alexander Carter have been friends since high school, but she sees him as more than just a friend. When her father suddenly proposes marriage, she accepts without consideration and Alex was forced to abide by his grandfather's wish, so he married her, but her happiness fades as Alex's indifference takes hold. Determined to win his love, Sophia devotes herself to impressing him, but her efforts were all futile. A year into marriage, Alex files for divorce, accompanied by scandalous pictures that led Sophia to bear the burden of false accusations. Unable to face the distrust of people around her, Sophia disappears with her unborn child. Six years pass, and fate reunites them when Alex becomes Sophia's patient. Guilt clouds Alex's eyes, and his voice trembled with longing as he muttered "Sophia, I've spent years realizing my mistakes. I've regretted every moment since we parted" She spares him a glance "Regret won't mend what you shattered, Mr. Carter. The past is a chapter closed, I've moved on and so should you." He reached out for her hand but she moves away "And what about the twins?" he asks with a voice filled with remorse. Sophia responds curtly "The twins are mine. Alone." On one hand stands her ex-husband, prepared to endure any hardship to reclaim her, and on the other hand stands a friend who is willing to go to great lengths to have her as his own.

"You are mine." He growled across my skin and burrowed his face at the base of my neck. I held my breath in fear when I heard the animalistic sound he made. I gasped as he pulled me into his arms. He was strong but also gentle, and his touch sent tingles down my spine. I gulped hard as I felt his lips grazing a soft spot on my neck. I could hardly breathe at this point. Please", he murmured, his lips close to my ear, his breath warm. "Don't leave me." I almost moaned out loud as he nipped on my right ear lope. Amelia Allen always dreamed of becoming a historian like her mother. After another death of her loved ones, Amelia moves to a small town to seek the comfort it had to offer and busy herself in her next project, to find the town's history. Everything is not what it seems and soon, Amelia finds herself in the middle of a world she did not even know existed outside of fictional novels and movies. Not only does the town hold some historical secrets, but several creatures of the night appear, craving her blood and her heart as her senses heighten. Throw in a cold-hearted, sexy, possessive Lycan King who claims she is his destined mate, her life seamlessly goes haywire.

The Blue Howl Pack is one of the strongest packs having not just one Alpha but two...the Twin Alphas. Kayla is a beautiful fierce woman on her way to becoming the Luna of the pack as she has the hearts of these powerful men. But an encounter in the forest between the Alphas and a powerless woman claiming to be Kayla's sister changes everything as this woman turns out to be their mate. Alexia must survive the tests and dangers that comes with being the fated mate of the Alpha Twins!

Juvia Simone is a quiet, smart 17 year old. After being found as a baby near a dense forest she was thrown into the system where she has bounced from pillar to post always unwanted and never settled. Doing all she can to save money and plan her escape when she turns 18 but being trapped in a house with an abusive foster dad and a horrid foster mom she all but gets pushed to breaking point. But after an accident, she starts to experience a strange and arrogant voice in her head. Just when she thinks she's going crazy she meets a handsome stranger, Leon, who brings her into a world she thought only possible in books. Juvia must uncover her past in order to survive her future.

In a world torn apart by feuding werewolf and lycan packs, Willow finds herself trapped in an oppressive life under her father's abusive rule. Desperate for freedom and a chance at a normal life, she flees into the mysterious forest, where fate leads her to Jaden, a lycan with a troubled past. As their bond strengthens, Willow's trust is tested by rumors surrounding Jaden's supposed death as an infant. Determined to uncover the truth, Willow confronts Jaden, unearthing a story of hidden powers and a desperate escape. In a whirlwind of emotions and revelations, they find solace in each other's arms, vowing to face any challenge together. But as the episode unfolds, the tension between the werewolf and lycan packs escalates, highlighting the deep-rooted history of their feud and the seemingly endless conflict that threatens to tear them apart. With danger lurking in every shadow and no foreseeable resolution in sight, Willow and Jaden must navigate a treacherous path of trust, love, and sacrifice in their quest for a better life. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the chaos that surrounds them? Find out in this gripping tale of forbidden love and the enduring hope for a brighter future.

Everyone knew that Aria Jackson had loved Larry Spencer for years. The usually obedient Aria got tattoos for him, broke rules for him, and even moved to a foreign city for him. But when she fell into the lake and he rescued her rival instead, leaving her soaking and miserable, her heart finally shattered completely. The man who came after Larry held her protectively in his arms and suggested with a gentle laugh, "Miss Jackson, have you considered teaching your ex-husband a lesson?" She promptly filed for divorce and married Archer Duncan, the heir to the Duncan empire and the powerful CEO of Duncan Industries. That evening, their marriage certificate was posted on social media. The typically aloof Larry finally showed his desperation, begging her not to marry Archer and then turning to threaten him, "You think she loves you? She's just using the Duncan family's wealth and connections!" Archer simply tightened his arm around her waist and replied calmly, "So what? Fortunately, I have both in abundance." What no one knew was that Aria had been Archer's carefully laid plan all along. He had deeply loved this rose from the beginning—he admired her ambition and was eager to support her boldness and independence.

Magnus, shattered by Audrey's rejection and a false treason accusation, faced humiliation and exile from the Brown Pack. Three years later, fueled by revenge, he returns, dethroning Alpha Lucas with Jaxon's help. Audrey becomes his mistress, but their love story is entangled with secrets, betrayals, and a forbidden attraction. As their love rekindles, dark forces loom, threatening to tear them apart. Can they conquer the shadows of their past, or will danger prevail? Join Audrey and Magnus in this gripping tale, where each chapter unfolds more mysteries, keeping you hooked until the very end.