Hand Shadow Puppet

[Mature Content] Caitlin Rowell, a young, orphaned girl who was adopted by a devious woman, is thrown into a life of difficulties after a traumatic encounter with a handsome, well-off young man who delights in having his way with women, and she becomes pregnant with his child. Her guardian throws her out of the house, leaving her with no choice but to fend for herself. She relocates to a distant city with the help of a wealthy obstetrician who is obliged to support her. In the new city, she gets a cleaning job at a major private corporation after having her child, and the CEO turns out to be her worst nightmare.

R 18 + trigger warning. This is the sequel to the book. 'His Reluctant Luna' please read the mentioned book first to understand the back story. The updates will be slow. So, please have patience. Lucian and Alice are the Alpha and Luna of the Crimson Shadow pack. After defeating the evil witch Regina they are living a blissful life and on the verge of starting a family. When a stray wolf arrives with new complications. Old secrets are revealed which could jeopardise Lucian and Alice's relationship.

She was backed up against the tree and I took a branch, breaking it in half to reveal a sharp end, and going straight for his neck. It might not do much, or at least that's what I thought, but it should be enough to get him away from her.To my surprise, he plummeted to the floor. I looked at Illyria and walked towards her like a predator. With my bloodied hands, not sure if it was mine or his blood, I put them on Illyria's collarbone while dragging it up to her neck and ending up in her face, painting it just like the red rose in her hand, while she looked at me with panic in her eyes.“Don't fear me, little rose. I won't hurt you, but next time you decide to run away, make sure you do it without anyone noticing. I have eyes everywhere” I said in a low growl, that sounded even more dangerous than what I usually sound. ~~~~~~Illyria Abbot was meant to choose a husband on her 21st birthday. When her mansion is attacked by rebellious vampires, she barely escapes with her life. Lost in the woods she’s found by Kieran Moore, a brute vampire who will make her life hard while falling in love with her. But there are secrets who will keep testing them and their love. Will they be able to overcome it, or will it be their doom? Author’s Note: This story contains Latin Language. I am using a program that might not be accurate on the translation, so I apologize in advance if the translation is wrong. Thank you for reading this story and enjoy.

**Completed Book 1/2** I might be the Alpha's Pet, but I'm about to bite the hand that feeds me. Trent's hoping I elevate into the sweetest Iota, but I'm not inclined to wait around and endure more of his increasing temper. I'm not blind to where the monsters are hiding now, and while they may be hotter than your wildest nightmare, the leashes they try to keep me in aren't going to hold. They think I belong to them, but they've taught me just enough to make it out alive... I hope. Where The Monster's Hide: Book One *****This is a RH series with strong adult content. TW include but not limited to: Abuse, death/suicide, and assorted kinks (incl. dubcon) Read at your discretion*****

Whitney Stanford is a pretty young girl who was born poor and works as a servant in Alpha Don's mansion, the leader of the Shadow Pack. One fateful night, she is raped by Luther, the Alpha's first son and the successor to his father. Whitney is traumatized by the incident and decides not to tell anyone because of the consequences it might cause her and her poor parents. Aside from being violated by the Alpha's eldest son, she was also constantly abused by the Alpha's family members but being a courageous girl, she managed to face her many sufferings. Eventually, Whitney finds herself pregnant and had to reveal the unfortunate incident. Alpha Don orders her to abort the pregnancy because according to him, she was not worthy to have a child for his son, and Whitney on the other hand was determined to keep the pregnancy. The Alpha threatens to deal with Whitney and her parents who are members of the pack and work as employees in the Alpha's mansion if she refuses to terminate the pregnancy. Whitney eventually runs from home to another city without any destination in mind. In the city, she goes through a string of challenges, and after her first shift as a werewolf, she discovers that she has a supernatural power that emboldened her to do the one thing that matters most to her which is revenge!

"Bitch! Still trying to play innocent?" Jasper said as he tightened his grip on Renea's throat and squeezed harder. Then he used his other hand and took out the phone from his suit pocket and played the video of two people having sex in front of Renea... What was even more shocking was that the woman in the video was Renea Morris, but the man in the video was not Jasper. Renea struggled to get the phone out of Jasper's hand and tried to explain, "Jasper, it was not what you think... I... I can..." Jasper looked at Renea with disgusted eyes as he said, "Let's call off the wedding. I can't marry a woman like you." After saying that, Jasper walked out of the store. Renea runs after Jasper. But then she sees Jasper passionately kissing her sister Kailey. And she hears everything, that her sleeping with strange men was all a plan of the Vipers for the last two days, and that their goal was to get out of this stupid marriage. Even her adoptive parents were involved in this... They are all doing this to her because of the inheritance left by her grandfather... Renea's heart was filled with anger and she wanted to expose them to the public... But before she could do anything, Kailey had pushed her in front of the car and she was killed... But when Renea opened her eyes, she found herself in the car with Kailey... She realized that she was reborn and went back to the time when it all started... Renea looked at the people who had hurt her in her previous life and her lips curled into a cold smile... She was back... But this time... she was back for revenge...

"Say it!" He ordered "Lucas.." She whimpered at his knowing hand between her thighs. "Good girl" Jessica despised him, for ordering her around, he was almost everything she hated ..but oh his so sweet touch...

After two years of marriage, I believed I was living the dream—until the day I gave birth to our long-awaited heir. The house was filled with joy as my husband's family arrived, bearing gifts and ready to bestow a name upon our child, as tradition dictated. But the happiness of the day shattered in an instant when my husband walked in, hand in hand with his childhood sweetheart. In front of everyone, he announced not only our divorce but also his engagement to her, as if I had never mattered. *** "I’m divorcing Stacy," Jason announces, his voice unwavering, "to marry Nicole Cruz, my childhood sweetheart." He points to the woman standing before him who smiles and waves at everyone in the room. My world tilts on its axis. The words echo in my mind, louder and louder until they drown out everything else. What is going on?? "But why?" I whisper, my voice barely audible, even to myself. I'm unable to believe his betrayal. Jason doesn’t even glance at the child in my arms. "Because this has been a long time coming, Stacy. I’ve only stayed this long out of obligation and not love."

Book Two of the Fated Series picks up six months later. Alpha Dante Rosenthall has recently taken over for his father as Alpha of the Shadow Falls pack. He is known by everyone as a just leader who will fight for his pack until his very last breath if need be. However, there is still something missing from his life. He does not know what it is but knows that he will never be whole without it. Ziyah Trelinin is Light Fae who was born from a powerful lineage of Protector Fae. She was held captive for thirty-seven years by Dark Fae. Being tortured day in and day out without fail threatens to fracture her mind as much as it fractured her body. She is aided in escaping them by a musical voice she hears in her head for the very first time. It tells her that it is time to go to her destiny and that he can protect her. She escapes but is soon being followed by the enemy. She used to long for death but now longs for one chance to actually live and remember what freedom feels like. Ziyah makes it to the border of Shadow Falls but is severely attacked by wolves working for the Dark Fae. The enemy will stop at nothing to get her back but are not the only threat. Dante uncovers a plot and secret alliance that can destroy everything his people have fought hard for. Ziyah has scars that most cannot see but Dante does. His gift allows him to see inside– her pain, fears, and memories. Can he help her heal enough to let him into her heart? The most important question is simple. How far are you willing to go to protect the one you love?

Adelaide, the daughter of the Alpha of the Shadow Fang Pack, used to live a very happy life until her father and brother died in the battle for the Lycan King. She followed the agreement between the packs and became the Luna of Ulric, the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack. After waiting for a year, Alpha Ulric returned from the battlefield with glory. However, he told Adelaide that he had fallen in love with another female werewolf, Velda. He hoped that Velda could become his mate. To compensate Adelaide, he allowed her to stay in the Blood Moon Pack. Under the mockery and humiliation of everyone in the Blood Moon Pack, she returned to the Shadow Fang Pack. Adelaide went to the battlefield. On the battlefield, she was both intelligent and brave, and she made many military achievements, winning the admiration of everyone. At the same time, she met Lance, an Alpha who had a crush on her since they were young... And at this moment, Alpha Ulric regretted his actions.