Lurking Synonym

Five years after the death of his fated mate, Alpha Blade found himself lost in the abyss of life. He had abandoned his pack and chose to lead a mercenary life to avenge the death of Soledad, his fated mate. But even after justice was served, he felt empty, and the need to take more lives had become his way of life. With too much blood in his hands, he became ruthless and cold-hearted, with no direction, no goal, and no will to survive—until destiny decided to play a cruel joke on him and gave him a light witch for a second-chance mate.  Confused and not wanting to betray the memory of his first mate, Blade fought against the new bond the Goddess gave him, only to find himself being drawn more to the young witch who was slowly lighting up the darkness surrounding him. But when lies, betrayals, and secrets come to light, will their bond survive the test of fate, or will the truth spiral them into the darkness lurking behind the shadow?  ***** BEYOND THE DARKNESS: The Alphas Little Witch is the third installment of the INTO THE DARKNESS SAGA. To understand the world I created, I highly suggest reading the first two books, also available on Goodnovel/Buenovela/Meganovel. INTO THE DARKNESS SAGA BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With the Demon King (attached to the book Beneath Her Darkness - after its epilogue) BEYOND THE DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Witch ***** For updates and teasers, follow me on my I G and F B  - author.cassa.m / www.facebook.com/groups/cassandra.m.world

When a eighteen-year-old virgin decided to leave Louisiana, her home town for Texas, an alien town she was oblivious that the journey of her independence would become one of longing for a man's love and attention. With her love built on a misconception, she was unaware that Charles Jackson; the multi-billionaire, was an egocentric, cold-hearted, proud and unforgiving man who locked his heart to love, the aftermath of the brute conditions under which he grew up. But yet, Maureen Thompson was bent on earning her bosses attention at all cost. Though not pushy or... flirty, she developed partial-obsessive tendencies; one that kept her dwindling in the thoughts of having sex with him—even as a virgin! Forgoing his harsh countenance, overly exaggerated reactions, she envisions Charles in the portrait of cold-nineteenth century men that spew flavors of love to their lovers—indoor. But Charles Jackson, built in grace and glamor, could win a medal in egocentrism, rudeness malevolence, prudishness and of course, beauty! And yet, she judged his reactions to the plane crash wrongly, unaware that December had scared his heart. It appeared that the plane crash became memorable either through breaking hearts or eventually mending them. Be it the crash itself or the incidents after the crash, it changed people's lives and Maureen was not left out. In readiness to be true to her love, Maureen ignored warnings and hit the wrong target. Lurking in the shadows of her emotions and fated to be bewitched by perfect blue eyes that defies morality, she might discover that Charles Jackson, heir to Jackson Companies PLC and CEO of Westland Airlines was truly born of STONE and FROST. And worse, everything that she believed might just be a lie!

In a world where humans are 'mythical creatures'. Werewolves rule the world. Power, brute strength, and money are what one must need to survive. One must belong to a group, an assassin, a witch, healer, or the greatest race of werewolves. No exception. Seris is from the Silver Pack. The smallest pack of the werewolf territory, but also a respected pack that produces Amours. Born of proud warrior parents, Seris also wants to become a warrior like her parents, but fate has another thing in store for her. She sees herself working in the palace as a maid because she is a disgrace to her pack and the werewolf race. Seris meets the man whom she only hears stories of, The Protector, also known as the “Descendant of the moon” His origins instil fear in the heart of many. The descent of the moon goddess. He is the heir to the throne of the great were-kingdom, the largest civilization on earth. Seris meets Kael in an iridescent situation where a rebellion was taking place within the palace walls on how to kill the young Beta. Seris saves Kael, mistaking him for the young beta and saves his life, and starts a spark of fate. The wheels of fate start moving, and Seris origins are coming to light. From being the most useless speck of dust, she becomes the most valuable and most wanted person. How do Seris and Kael protect each other from the evils lurking in the shadow aimed at the total ahnaliation of the were-wolf race. "Seris, what is this cruel fate you have?"Alma, the oldest woman, also a descent of the first witches, said to the young girl who stared at her with confusion in her eyes. "Is my fate cruel?" The young girl asked, crying.

Emma thought she had escaped the city that broke her, but when her family’s business teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, she is pulled back into the orbit of the one person she vowed never to see again. Zane Mendoza. Now the heir to a billion-dollar fintech empire and the boss of a secret mafia dynasty where Emma’s parents work as underdogs, Zane holds all the cards. For years, he had been searching for Emma, who had disappeared without a trace after their divorce. When Zane discovers that Emma is the daughter of the family who now owes him everything, he makes a ruthless proposition. An arranged marriage. In exchange, he will wipe away her family’s crushing debts. Desperate to save her parents, Emma agrees to Zane’s conditions but negotiates a deal of her own. Their marriage will last one year, and if she is not happy in the marriage, she will leave. Zane agrees, but with a twist. If she falls for him again before the year is up, she will remain his forever. But Zane doesn’t just want Emma as his wife. He wants her in every way. His obsession with her runs deeper than she realizes, and he is ready to eliminate anyone just to have her forever. With a jealous best friend that wants to take everything she loves, an ex boyfriend who wants her back, betrayal lurking at every corner, a secret daughter that Zane doesn’t know is his, and a love that refuses to die, Emma must navigate this web of lies and emotions. Can she resist Zane’s magnetic pull, or will she be caught up in his game for good?

Rielle, a popular web-novel writer, got caught up in a scandal that ruined her life and everything she ever worked for. Jumping down the towel was all she thought about as she walked down the street leading to the tall building. What gain would it be if she dies and allow her enemies live to enjoy staring at her down beneath the ground? She shunned ending her life and decided to move on but then, seeing the created image of her female lead character displayed on the screen, she felt so jealous of her perfect life. Her character got everything she ever wanted. A perfect life, a perfect world, a position that commands power, her perfect mate, and a powerful villain obsessed with her. Such a perfect, pathetic life! Rielle thought in disgust. She did the unthinkable........ She ended her perfect female lead character. Killing her for no reason. The next morning when she opened her eyes, she was in her own web-novel world and was brought in by the villain. He vowed to be her protector if only she does one thing. "You killed my lover Keisha, and now, you are going to bring her back, or I kill you." he declared, staring at her menacingly. She shivered at the sight of his eyes and knew at that moment that he is the DARK WOLF. The villain of her novel. Not the kind of protector who threatens her, she wanted. But then, she was ready to make him be at her service when she calls. Is danger and destruction lurking with her in her novel world and her with the villain? How far would he go to protect her when everyone would want to take her?

"You're not just a part of my world, Lila. You are my world," Ethan confesses, taking a step closer to her, his voice filled with raw emotion. "And what if l'm not ready for that world?" Lila's heart pounded as she stepped back, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. "Then I'll wait,"he said, taking a step closer to her, closing the distance between them. Taking her hand gently. "But know this without you, none of it matters." Lila Stone is a normal human girl. She never knew that werewolf actually existed. As a veterinarian, she has always loved animals and fascinated the mysteries of the woods, but nothing actually prepared her for the truth. A mysterious illness spreads across Silverwood, where she works as a veterinarian. The mysterious illness only affected the animals and wildlife. Wanting to solve the mystery of the illness, she wasn’t actually prepared for the truth, but her getting involved pushed her into the world she never knew existed. She found out werewolves were real, and she was the true mate of Ethan Blackwood. The powerful Alpha of the Silverwood Pack and that her own lineage was somehow connected to the supernatural world. Was it going to be easy for her to accept her destiny?. Lila and Ethan must work together to defeat a rival ruthless Alpha who would stop at nothing to take control of the supernatural world even if it means using forbidden powers. Lila must decide whether she will stand by Ethan’s side as his true mate, accepting her destiny or let the darkness consume them all. "THE ALPHA'S TRUE MATE" where love is like a weapon and enemies lurking in the shadows, powers, and destiny collide in an epic tale of survival and passion.

Oliver Reynald, a twenty-seven-year-old man, disguises himself as a bodyguard for the youngest daughter of the Franklyn family, driven by a desire for revenge, particularly against Lucas Franklyn, whom he believes killed his mother. This long-held grudge leads Oliver to trap the youngest Franklyn daughter, Yoursa, making her fall in love with him. However, one truth Oliver has never known about his mother’s death—and his own identity—is that the mastermind behind her death has always been close by. As Oliver uncovers the full truth about his mother’s demise, his world unravels. As time goes on, Oliver becomes increasingly entangled in Yoursa’s life, and his heart is torn between his thirst for vengeance and the genuine affection that grows between them. Yoursa, initially caught as a victim in Oliver’s sinister plan, feels warmth and protection she has never experienced before. However, the peace they build together is threatened by the dark secrets lurking in the shadows. On their journey to uncover the truth, Oliver and Yoursa must battle the forces that seek to tear them apart, including betrayal from those closest to them. Can Oliver bring justice for his mother while preserving the love they’ve found? Or will his thirst for revenge destroy everything, even the most precious of relationships? In this emotionally charged tale, Oliver’s decisions will shape their futures and test the limits of true love, which may endure even when shackled by secrets and lies. In a world where loyalty is fleeting, and enemies disguise themselves as allies, Oliver must confront the ghosts of his past and decide what truly matters—his quest for revenge or the unexpected love that has blossomed amidst the darkness. Can their love survive the haunting legacy of betrayal, or will it crumble beneath the weight of unforgiven.

[ WARNING: !! Mature Content 18+ !! ] “Heather... I finally found you, after centuries of waiting,” Conrad whispered through her ears, smelling the vanilla scent of his long, gone mate. “What are you talking about?! I am not Heather! I’m Agatha!” the human protested, but her strength was not enough for the devil to stop. “No, my love. It’s you. You may not remember who am I but I’m sure that it was you. Now come and surrender to me. Surrender to your master now.” The devil hunter started to kiss her neck, leaving her with nothing else to do but to just stand there, frozen and stunned by the sudden turn of events as she was about to give in to his inevitable and forbidden desires. Agatha is a mortal human who seeks revenge for the death of her beloved parents. In order to do that, she has to enter Morelli University, a mysterious place lurking with vampires and other creatures. While on the mission, she will meet their evil leader who wanted nothing more but to find his dead mate once again. After centuries of waiting, Conrad finally found his resurrected mate. But there is only one problem in that. She is now a fragile, mortal human with a beating heart and blood flowing through her veins. Not only that. Their enemies, the werewolves, lead by Lucian, the unforgiving and heartless alpha, was about to attack and invade the human world. Two different worlds collided. Both are hungry for power, love, and even blood. Darkness looms and a war suddenly broke out. During the process, death is inevitable and love will blossoms. Who will win in Agatha’s heart? The ruthless alpha? Or her devil vampire mate? Read and find out.

Maria Vienna Schneider is a ghost in the underworld-a second-ranked mafia member who moves unseen, striking with deadly precision. Sa araw, siya ay nagtatago sa maskara ng isang hindi kapansin-pansing nerd, isang pantakip na nagtatago ng kanyang tunay na pagkakakilanlan. Ngunit ang kanyang pinakabagong misyon ay naiiba sa lahat ng kanyang hinarap. Ngayong pagkakataon, hindi siya ipinadala para pumatay. Ipinadala siya upang may protektahan. Her mission? Draven Monticello. Heir of Monticellos, a man marked for death by enemies lurking in the shadows... and the man she's secretly loved for years. Upang maprotektahan si Draven, kailangang gawin ni Mavis ang hindi niya kailan man maisip na magagawa niya—to marry Draven. Bound by duty and deception, she enters a forced marriage with a man who despises her, unaware of the woman behind the mask. Ang bawat sandali kasama si Draven ay parehong isang pahirap at isang kasiyahan, isang masalimuot na sayaw sa pagitan ng tungkulin at pagnanasa. Ngunit habang lumalabo ang mga linya ng kanyang misyon at ng kanyang puso, nalagay siya sa sitwasyon kung saan kailangan niyang mamili. Manatili sa tabi ng lalaking hindi siya kayang mahalin, at isugal ang sarili niyang kapakanan upang si Draven ay protektahan? O ang magparaya at lumayo, bago ang mga lihim na kanyang tinatago ay sirain silang dalawa? In a world where love is dangerous and betrayal is inevitable, Mavis must decide. . . will she fight for the man she can never have, or sacrifice her heart to keep him safe?

My heart stops. For a moment, everything around me falls away. The people, the noise, the ballroom—all of it disappears as I stare at him. My chest feels tight, like I can’t breathe, and my mind goes blank. It’s him. The man who kissed me, who left me reeling with emotions I didn’t even understand… is Lilly’s fiancé. … After watching the brutal death of her father in the Vanderwilson pack at the age of 10, Agatha’s life has been nothing but a nightmare. Lycanless and powerless, she’s trapped in a world where strength is everything—and she has none. Her stepfather Nick’s abuse keeps her in the shadows, and her once-loving family now feels like a distant memory. But when her sister Lilly announces her engagement to the new Alpha of the Vanderwilson pack, Agatha is forced back into the world she was rejected from. At Lilly’s lavish engagement party, Agatha crosses paths with a mysterious man in the garden—an encounter that stirs a deep, forbidden connection within her. But when she learns that the man is none other than Lilly’s fiancé, her world shatters. Agatha’s heart is torn between a burning attraction and her loyalty to her sister. With secrets lurking beneath the surface—ones that could destroy her world —Agatha must decide whether to follow her heart or protect the ones she loves. In a world ruled by Lycans, what happens when the real danger comes from within? Betrayal, forbidden love, and dark secrets collide in My mate is my brother-in-law and the alpha —a heart-pounding, emotional rollercoaster you won’t be able to put down