Guilt Tripping

Arianne has always been an outcast—an Alpha's daughter with no wolf, treated as nothing more than a burden in her pack. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is revealed as the second chance mate of Damien the Lycan King. Damien still mourning his first mate struggles with his duty to the Moon Goddess and the undeniable bond pulling him toward Arianne. Despite his initial rejection he begins to see her strength. In a desperate bid to prove herself worthy of Damien and the pack, Arianne inadvertently unlocks a power deep within her, granting her a wolf. The transformation, however, comes at a heavy cost.Arianne loses control, leaving behind destruction and death in her wake. Consumed by guilt and grief, she flees, unable to face what she’s become. As Damien tracks her down, Arianne struggles with the monster within her and the pain of her actions. Though he tries to comfort her, Arianne is overwhelmed by self-loathing, fearing she’s beyond redemption. Their bond is tested as Damien refuses to give up on her, But with her newfound powers and the trauma of her past, can Arianne find her place in a world that has only ever cast her aside? Or will the darkness within consume her, destroying the fragile connection she has with Damien?

My heart felt like it had been ripped from my chest, my world shattered into a million and one pieces. I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t move, couldn’t speak. All I could do was stare, my eyes fixed on the unreasonable scene before me. “L...Lucia...” my father stuttered, his face flushed with embarrassment and guilt as he immediately lifted his underwear. “It’s not what it seems...” But I didn’t want to hear it. I didn’t want to hear their excuses. “Lucia!” Beta Mario called out, his heart pounding heavily as he swallowed a heavy lump. “Mate?” I said and a pained chuckle escaped my lips. Goddess! How could you let this realisation come to me now— my cheating asshole boyfriend is— my mate. My lifelong wish had come to pass… I found my mate. And he happened to be my childhood lover, same guy who had been my boyfriend for two years. It should have been fun, this should have been a happy moment. But there was a painful twist. My dad and my mate were secret lovers, or would I rather say ‘fuck buddies’. What could be worse than this? I turned, ready to run off. My heart was already split and I knew that any more second there could make me even more furious, but there was still one thing I was yet to do. “One more thing...” “No, please Lucia... you can’t take decisions in haste. I swear I really like you...” “I Lucia Herod of Crescent land pack reject you Beta Mario of Crescent land pack.” I'm glad I rejected him— that cheating asshole. But then, the goddess wasn't done with her surprises. "I want you to become my wife!" The Lycan King said, causing everyone's jaw to drop.

Lena’s voice trembled, barely above a whisper. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have pushed you away. I...I made a mistake.” Grayson’s cold laughter cut through the air. He stepped closer, his towering presence suffocating. “A mistake?” His tone was sharp, dangerous. “Dropping a glass is a mistake. What you did?” He leaned in, his breath brushing her ear. “That was a choice.” Lena flinched, her chest tightening. “I didn’t know...” “You knew exactly what you were doing.” He grabbed her chin, forcing her to meet his icy gaze. “And now you’re here, begging for something. Redemption? Love?” His lips curled into a cruel smirk. “Don’t insult me.” “I don’t want anything from you,” she shot back, her voice faltering. Grayson’s soft, mocking laugh made her stomach twist. “You always want something, Lena. What is it now? A second chance to ruin me?” Her heart pounded. The man before her was no longer the one she thought she’d left behind...he was powerful, ruthless, and untouchable. And she feared she’d lost him forever. *** Lena married Grayson for his potential, believing she could manipulate him to secure her family’s fortune. Once the deal was done, she discarded him without remorse. But time has changed everything. Grayson has returned, no longer desperate, but a powerful man who has made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Regret weighs heavy on Lena, but her reasons for seeking him now remain unclear. Is it guilt? Love? Or something far more dangerous? Grayson’s world is ruthless, offering no room for second chances. Yet, beneath his hardened exterior, a question lingers: Can he forgive her, or will he ensure she pays the ultimate price?

"How did you do it Odette?" he asked again. Her lips parted as her heart pounded against her breast. What—" she gasped, her voice trembling. “What—?” He moved closer until there wasn't room between them. The warmth of his body pressed against hers, the scent of him—fogged in her mind. Then his mouth came down, his lips beside her ear, his breath on her skin searing. "Just how did you end my brother's life, Odette?”he breathed. Eighteen-year-old Odette Davenport was married to Salvatore Moretti, heir to a powerful empire. Five years later, Salvatore is murdered, and as his widow, Odette is the last person to see him alive. Nico Moretti, Salvatore's brother, returns home determined to uncover the truth. But as his investigation unfolds, Odette wrestles with guilt and a forbidden desire ignited by his presence. Every glance hides a secret, and every kiss could be their last. This is a dark, suspenseful tale of love, loyalty, and deception delves deep into the Moretti family's dark underbelly.

WARNING: RATED 18+| NO RAPE!!! Excerpt; "Was I a good girl?" she hiccupped, her bare skin flushed and glowed as she rolled across the sheets like she owned the bed—and him. Six weeks without his touch had scraped her raw. She was slowly losing touch of her sanity. "You did good, Penguin," Alanis said, his voice low and rough as he reached for his tie. And just like that, the spell cracked. He was leaving...again. It wasn't fair, she had to remain in the shadows, while her perfect half-sister was rubbing his chest in public. Poppy slammed the door shut, while she arranged her robe, her eyes wet and wild. "Can you… stay… just one more night?" He hesitated. And she saw it, the guilt and pull. "You know how this—" Something made him stop mid-sentence. His gaze dropped. One sharp breath, and he was staring at her peaked nipple like it was a commandment. "Please?" she breathed, arching toward him. With a low growl, he tossed her back on the bed because he had been starved, and he was ready to devour his Penguin. ... Poppy never had a chance to be the golden girl. Not with a cruel stepmother, and a father who forgot she even existed. Penelope was given everything that belonged to Poppy. Now Penny's prize? A diamond ring—a wedding to Alanis Caelum, Velmora's most powerful billionaire. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly magnetic. To everyone but Poppy. Because before he became Penny’s perfect fiancé, he belonged to Poppy—in the dark, in secret, in sin. He knows her body like a weapon. He calls her Penguin with a growl that makes her knees buckle. And when he’s inside her, he forgets who he's supposed to love. She had him wrapped so tight, he forgot the world.

Amelia never expected her hidden secret to come out open in the middle of her father’s cherished porcelain collection. When she confessed her forbidden feelings, it was not just her father’s prized possession that shattered... it was their entire world. Bryan, a stern and overprotective father, had always seen his best friend, Ryan, as a trusted person, a man with a billion-dollar empire and a charming smile that can win over anyone. Anyone except his daughter... or so he thought. But Amelia wasn't the little girl he remembered. She was a grown woman now, strong-willed and hopelessly in love with the one man she’s not supposed to want. Ryan, for his part, knew he was walking on eggshells. Falling for his best friend’s daughter is the ultimate betrayal, but keeping his feelings bottled up was worse. When Amelia’s bold declaration crashed intotheir lives, secrets, guilt, and unspoken desires came to light, threatening to destroy everything. “ I’m a woman, Dad. I know what I want, ” Amelia said, but did she truly understand what was at stake? The silence that followed was deafening. And it was only the beginning.

When Blair Palmerson's seemingly perfect life shatters with her husband's betrayal, she thinks nothing could hurt worse, until she uncovers a deadly plot to erase her entirely. Left for dead after a failed assassination at the hands of her own sister, Blair is rescued by a long lost friend and drawn into a secret war against the powerful family she once called her own Haunted by guilt and lies, Landon Addams, the billionaire who broke her heart, realized too late that Blair was the true victim all along. As Blair fights to expose the dark empire behind her family's fortune. Forbidden love reignites between her and the man she vowed to hate. In a dangerous game of revenge and redemption, Blair must decide: trust the man who destroyed her, or risk losing everything, including her life--one more time. Love, betrayal and buried secrets collide in the betrayal of a billionaire.

"I was forced to marry a billionaire to save my family— but I fell in love with his son… and now I’m carrying his child." Born into poverty, Celine always dreamed of a better life. But that dream took a twisted turn when her parents sold her off to an aging billionaire in exchange for his influence to secure a coveted political position. Her heart belonged to another—her childhood sweetheart, whom she was engaged to marry. Yet her parents' disapproval shattered her plans, forcing her to sacrifice her happiness for their ambition. Reluctantly, Celine moved into the opulent mansion of her new husband, a man decades older and emotionally distant. While she struggled to adapt, fate took an unexpected turn when she crossed paths with his son, Jackson—a man whose charm and rebellious nature pulled her into a forbidden romance. Despite the guilt and turmoil, Celine fell deeply for Jackson, succumbing to a passion that left her pregnant with his child. But Jackson's true nature soon emerged. Behind his magnetic allure was a womanizer whose actions crushed the very bond they shared. Heartbroken and betrayed, Celine made a drastic decision: Born Would the billionaire forgive her betrayal? Or would Celine's s secret ignite a storm that would destroy the fragile peace she had just begun to find?

Becky Hart, a 21-year-old wolf-shifter, once believed in destined love—until the night Haunter Miller, the Alpha King and her fated mate, rejected her for being wolfless. Crushed by heartbreak and haunted by the belief that the Moon Goddess cursed her, Becky fled her pack to live among humans. For five years, she battled loneliness and sorrow, slowly rebuilding herself. Upon returning, Becky’s wolf awakens—though she still cannot shift. Her reunion with Haunter reignites the mate bond, but she resists his demand to move into the pack house. Eventually, she’s brought there, and her hidden powers begin to stir. Becky's return triggers buried prophecies, strange magic, and renewed tension with Haunter, who now regrets his rejection and is drawn to her evolving aura. As Becky navigates her role in a mystical world of dragons, witches, demons, and mermaids, she discovers a powerful truth: she is the reincarnation of a Moon Goddess, cursed long ago by a jealous witch tied to Haunter’s family. Her magic—linked to water, shadows, and illusions—grows stronger with her emotional healing. Amid political tension and growing chaos, Becky becomes the center of a divine prophecy. While Haunter wrestles with guilt and newfound love, dark forces rise—rogue witches and ancient enemies intent on stealing or destroying her power. Allies from various mythical factions rally behind her as war brews. In a climactic battle, Becky embraces her full divine identity, breaking the curse and uniting the fractured realm. Her love with Haunter deepens beyond destiny, forged through hardship and choice. In the aftermath, peace is restored. Becky and Haunter rule together, guiding a new era of unity and magic. Her journey from rejected mate to goddess savior becomes a legend whispered across realms.

Lyra Jenkins’ heart is shattered, devoid of hope and her world in tatters with the guilt of everyone perceiving her as the murderer of her beloved father. However, she finds solace in the arms of an unexpected lover, Caleb Sawyer. But her respite is short-lived, as he callously chooses another woman over her, leaving her reeling in a deep dilemma of despair. Then the bitter ashes of betrayal and rejection settle in, and she resolves to reveal her true identity, driven by a thirst for revenge. In this bleak world, can Lyra find redemption? Can she break free from this toxic cycle, or will the shadows of her past forever define her future? Will she give him a second chance if he seeks forgiveness? Hell no! Second chances are not meant for scumbags like him.