Gentle Forest Chapter 43

BLURB One night. One murder. One photo that changed everything. I was just a broke journalism student trying to survive college on caffeine, ramen, and late-night shifts, Until I saw him pull the trigger. Lucian Romano. Green eyes like a forest fire. A smile that promises sin. And a last name that owns half the city… and most of its corpses. He should’ve killed me. Instead, he gave me a choice: Delete the photo. Say nothing. Or become useful. Now, I’m his “eyes” inside the university, spying on dealers, dodging bullets, and trying not to fall for the killer who sees me as a pawn. But secrets don’t stay buried. And in this game of blood, betrayal, and stolen kisses… One wrong move, and I’m dead. Or worse, his…

“Run, Nisha. I can not protect you in this situation.” Nisha ran through the forest as fast as she could, but was surrounded by her attackers. This story is centered on the love triangle between the Alpha Lycan twins and Nisha, a nymphomaniac. She fell in love with Lycan King Dylan, and became his Luna, but was killed by the council of elders when she was caught cheating on the Lycan King. Dylan could not fight for her as it was against the rule, as King, so he helped her escape, but ended up being killed. Many years later, Nisha re-incarnated in another kingdom as Mia, but she fell in love with Dylan’s unknown twin, Derek. What is going to happen when the Alpha Lycan King, Dylan, who knew about her re-incarnation, find her, but finds her with someone who looks just like him?

"Let them believe you are dead, Elaine. For under my protection, you shall be reborn as a nightmare they will never forget." Elaine Vance was meant to be the most radiant bride in London. Instead, her fiancé, Adrian Blackwood, cast her into the freezing depths of Black Forest, discarding her for another woman and her inheritance. Elaine was left for dead in utter disgrace, her spirit shattered and fueled only by a searing thirst for revenge. But death did not want her. Instead, Elaine was found by the one man Adrian feared most—the man who held absolute power over the entire Blackwood dynasty. The man Elaine was supposed to call 'Father-in-law' was now the one she had to serve, time and again, in the heat of their shared bed. "From this moment on, you belong to me, Elaine." — Alistair Blackwood.

Away from humans, in a forest like no other, werewolves live. A powerful race with magical gifts and the ability to shapeshift into full-blooded wolves. Wyatt is an Alpha and the leader of the most powerful pack in the world, and his life goal has always been to be fair to the members of his pack and live a peaceful life with his mate, his life partner, and the person who will give him a reason to fight for what he wants. However, Olivia took several centuries to come into his life and when the moon goddess finally wanted to unite their souls, the task was complicated for the Alpha since Olivia is not a woman yet and at the moment they meet, she is a girl, but she will grow up and as this happens, Wyatt will be taking care of her, protecting her and waiting for her coming of age when they can finally be together. Disclaimer: This story has no sexual content until the characters are of legal age.

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.

Seara Louisette-fate brought her to be Luna's outcast. She was humiliated before the entire pack by Alaric Griff, an Alpha Nightshade who chose power and other women. With nowhere to turn, Seara chooses to flee to the forest and finds her destiny there. Austin Hunter Wolfe-Alpha Lycanisius is as dangerous as he is alluring. But when the ancient power in Seara's blood awakens. They realize something, Seara is not just an Omega. She is the last Ancient Healer, a sacred bloodline capable of healing, or even destruction. Now, amidst a bloody conspiracy, Seara's past grudge against Austin for the tragic death of her parents, and Austin's grudge against the Nightshade Pack. As dark forces rise again, Seara and Austin must choose whether to succumb to old wounds or fight back for the future of the entire lycan world.

Dallas wishes she could travel back in time. She would prevent her six year old self from wandering into the forest and keep her from finding Lucy. Unfortunately, she did wander off and she did find Lucy. From that very first day, Lucy takes or gets what belongs to Dallas. Her favorite doll, the last gift from her Mother. Her dress for the Scarlet Ball, she bought with money she had earned herself. Her Mother's necklace, a family heirloom. Dallas has put up with all of it, because everyone keeps reminding her of the fact that Lucy has no one and nothing. Dallas swears revenge on the day she finds her Mate in bed with Lucy. Shadow Valley Pack will regret pushing Dallas aside for Lucy.

My boyfriend, Jules Gray, was the most ruthless young Don of his family, while I was the best mercenary who had once struck fear into the hearts of the underworld. He said he liked gentle women, so I laid down my weapons for love. We were at war. To settle it, he broke my hand and sent me to the Grays' rival family as a 'sacrifice'. "Skylar Shaw, it's your honor to die for the Gray family." Three years later, I returned as the Donna, took over his territory, and blew up his arms ships. When he knelt before me, begging for mercy out of our past ties, I grabbed his neck with my mechanical right hand and fired the gun without hesitation. "Survival rule number one—the loser dies!"

After having one-sided love towards Landon, Evelyn was ecstatic when she got married to him, having high hopes and beautiful dreams. Even though he held no love towards her, he was gentle and kind to her. Only if she knew how wrong she was back then. She would have never associated with him. Fast-forward to two years later, Evelyn was exhausted and sick of him. Nothing scared her more than being with Landon. Therefore, signing the divorce papers, she ran away far from him, wishing to never associate with him. However, all that crumbled when he came looking for her after three years. What did he want with her? Why come looking for her if he didn't love her?

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