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Lyra is a powerful and independent werewolf living in a world where arranged marriages are the norm for those of royal blood. When her stepsister instigates her destined mate to reject her, Lyra is forced to intervene and take his place to save the only family she has. As she begins to train with a group of rebel werewolves seeking to overthrow the oppressive monarchy, Lyra discovers a shocking truth about her past that threatens to upend everything she thought she knew. Determined to take control of her own destiny and help her fellow werewolves, Lyra teams up with a human detective named Alexander to investigate a series of murders and disappearances in the werewolf and vampire communities. As they work together to uncover the truth, Lyra and Alexander develop a close bond that is tested by their conflicting loyalties. As the investigation leads them deep into a web of lies and deceit, Lyra finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle between the ruling werewolf monarchy and a powerful vampire clan. With the fate of both communities hanging in the balance, Lyra must navigate treacherous alliances, dangerous enemies, and a growing attraction to Alexander as she fights to protect those she loves and discovers the true meaning of family and loyalty.

Losing my family, best friend, best friends family and fiancee all in one day was hard. Being called back to deal with a family issue seems almost impossible. They all still don't know what really happened a and I wonder what they will say when they realize they accused me of nothing and do I really care. This story is dedicated to Justin Blaine Lacewell and Floyd Lacewell. I love you cuz and wish you were still here with us. Uncle Floyd, you fought a good fight and I will miss all your stories.

In a world of ancient magic, Cullen Steiner, Alpha of the Good Ole Boys Pack, must prepare the Weres for the coming war. Along with his friend, Colin Andrews, an ancient vampire, he must solve the mystery of the supernatural past before the war spills over into the human world and the Weres become exsposed, all the while learning about his soul and its mate.

When nineteen-year-old engineering student Sky is scouted by Dream Entertainment, he thinks it’s a scam—until life throws him into financial uncertainty and he decides to take the leap. What starts as a desperate attempt to help his family quickly evolves into something far more complicated: a chance to star in a reality show where contestants pair up and compete for a coveted lead role in a new Boys’ Love (BL) series. Night, a successful but emotionally guarded model, isn’t the type to sign on for flashy reality shows—until he sees Sky’s casting photo and feels something he can’t explain. Against his manager’s advice and his own better judgment, he joins the project, drawn to the boy with the shy smile and uncertain eyes. Thrown into a house with six striking and wildly different contestants, Sky and Night are assigned roommates—others, not each other—and must navigate awkward first impressions, lip-sync battles, late-night conversations, and the growing tension between competition and connection. As the cameras roll and emotions blur, the question that hanging in the air: Is this just a path to fame in the entertainment industry—or is it something real? Is it all just for show?

Derek, a Beta werewolf, has a secret that is keeping the new Alpha of their pack from claiming his position as pack leader and it has nothing to do with power. Derek has been in love once... but being in love with a human has cost him. Especially when he learned that she had moved on. There was no way to find her. No way to know. His pack never knew why he continuously rejected every she-wolf that came to pass, and he had no reason to bring it up. He didn’t owe them anything. The trouble he faced began to build since being welcomed back in after his time splitting from the pack. There was nowhere else for him to go now that his heart had been absolutely broken. But even this connection has him concerned with his status among them. A rogue that returned was never respected. He knew that. They didn’t trust him. And why should they? Derek knew it would only be time before he left again, regardless of the implications going forward. All that mattered was finding his human mate, Aislyn, and salvaging the love she worked so hard to promise him.

"Hentikan semua ini, Evan! Kamu nggak bisa membodohiku." Grace berdiri di depan Evan, mengulurkan tangannya ke kanan dan kiri. "Aku tahu kamu sembunyiin sesuatu." Evan menyilangkan tangan di depan dada. "Jangan terlalu percaya diri. Dan tolong, tahu posisimu. Aku punya kekuatan untuk taruh orang lain menggantikan kamu." Di dalam ruangan yang sedikit remang itu, ia mencondongkan tubuh ke arahnya dan berbisik ke telinganya. "Atau, sebenarnya kamu lagi coba merayu aku? Berapa tarifmu untuk satu malam?" Setelah mendengarnya, Grace menampar wajah Evan seketika itu juga. Ia terdiam beberapa saat tidak percaya. Air mata mulai mengalir di pipinya. "Kamu jahat banget, Evan. Aku-benci-kamu," katanya, patah hati. Dia berbalik dari pria itu tanpa basa-basi lagi. Evan menangis juga, melihat sahabatnya pergi. "Maafin aku, Grace. Aku harus lakuin itu. Kita nggak bisa bersama," katanya lemah. ~~~~ Grace dan Evan menjadi teman baik setelah dia menyelamatkannya dan ibunya setelah tabrakan lalu lintas. Persahabatan mereka tumbuh lebih kuat selama bertahun-tahun sampai mereka menjadi sangat menyukai satu sama lain. Namun, takdir mempermainkan mereka. Mereka harus berpisah selama bertahun-tahun, kehilangan kontak dan mengubur impian mereka. Ketika mereka akhirnya bersatu kembali di tempat kerja yang sama, semuanya tidak lagi sama seperti dulu. Copyright 2021. SairentoGaaru.

Charlotte, a weak young lady with beautiful captivating eyes,witnesses the gruesome death of both her parents by a strayed werewolf. She is saved by a stranger who is also a werewolf named Daniel. Daniel notices the strange color of her eyes, and knows immediately she was not human,but a more powerful creature. He gets her admitted to a school of shapeshifters in Oakwood. Upon admission to the school, she gets attracted to a very cold, powerful and strong Lycan named Xander,who gives off danger signs and he's rumored to be the alleged murderer of his parents. What powerful creature is Charlotte? Will she stay away from Xander,or will she get closer to him despite his reputation?

On our anniversary, Nina Reid took our daughter—and her assistant, Ray Chapman—out for another "family day." Without me. That was it. I filed for divorce. Right after signing the papers and boxing up my stuff, I heard a buzz from the corner. Old phone. Twelve years old. Buried in a drawer. The screen lit up with a number I almost recognized. Hand shaking, I picked up. A voice I hadn't heard in years. Young. Way too familiar. "Hey, Liam. I need to talk to you."

"Huff Huff, who am i? rather what am i?" Blake thought swaddled in moss and mud. Justice, did such a thing exist?. It's a dog bite dog world,the strong remain strong and the weak are being trampled upon. Pathetic. Being weak is pathetic. Hah!!!, this ... this was doomed right from the start. With the devil's grin and longing for the blood of his enemies he let out blood curling screeches. "This isn't over!!!!" He screamed into nothingness. This is story brings you to a world of explicit and realistic romance, it's an coming of age story of great protagonists and their intertwined, buried histories. *WARNING CONTAINS MATURE SCENES!

Sophia, a teenager, discovers that she's a werewolf, which completely alters her life. She's caught between her human world and her new werewolf pack. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Alpha Leo, the pack leader, who is also her mate. Although she initially rejects him, they gradually develop an unbreakable bond. However, their journey is fraught with challenges. Sophia must navigate her new werewolf existence, her complex relationship with Alpha Leo, and her father's disapproval of her true nature. As Sophia and Alpha Leo's love deepens, they uncover a startling truth about their connection that threatens to tear them apart. Sophia is now faced with a crucial decision: risk everything for love or choose a path that could lead to her demise. Join Sophia on her quest for self-discovery as she finds love, acceptance, and her rightful place among the werewolves.