Norton Introduction To Literature

“You are no longer my daughter.” Those were the last words Velara heard before the world she knew shattered. Once heir to the noble Crescent Moon Pack, Velara was destined for power, until one fateful night changed everything. Betrayed by Alpha Damon, the ruthless leader of the Ironclaw Pack and the very male fated to be hers, Velara is cast out for bearing his child. Her title is stripped. Her name, erased. Her future, destroyed. Branded a rogue, Velara chooses exile over shame and raises her son, Kael, hidden from the packs that would hunt them. But as Kael’s powers grow, so do the whispers of something ancient stirring beneath their blood, something divine… and dangerous. When Damon returns, the bond between them reignites with a vengeance. But it is no ordinary bond. Velara discovers she is the last of the Lunar Order, a bloodline chosen to guard the balance between light and darkness. And Kael is not just her son, he is the key to an ancient prophecy that could save or destroy the world. As the Lunar Eclipse approaches, Velara must decide: protect the life she rebuilt, or embrace her legacy and risk everything to stop a rising evil, one that’s been waiting since the beginning of time. In a world of betrayal, prophecy, and forbidden love, Velara must rise, not just as a mother or a mate but as the light the darkness fears.

At first, Rena only sold her masturbation performances through paid media, then she was kidnapped by a buyer. A man involved in dark business and addicted to fantasies, Satya. Rena's life at the end of high school turned into a lustful one. Rena's encounter with a new neighbor who is also her senior in college gives her a new outlook. Ben, an erotic novel editor, makes Rena his research material. And, then falls in love? Rena doesn't know which part can be called love if the two men who are by her side only see Rena from . Will Rena be able to choose what kind of ending the two men will have?

The Predator stands alone, without a pack, territory, or any ties, and has the power to devastate several werewolf clans simultaneously. Even the Alphas tremble at the mention of this ruthless, heartless entity. A Predator is burdened with a curse—forever destined to be without a mate. Seconds before her pack is destroyed, Lilian learns that she is mated to the last living Predator, Daemon Pierre—the only man capable of igniting a storm of emotions within her. Lilian now faces a decisive choice: either embrace a mating with Daemon and sacrifice the protection of her pack, leaving herself vulnerable to constant attacks from his enemies, or reject him and remain within the confines of pack safety, while hoping that the moon goddess will give her a second-chance mate. The power to choose her fate lies in her hands.

My husband, Caleb Price, and I, Sienna Hart, have been married for many years. Our relationship is going strong, and our son, Tobey, is thoughtful and kind. I've always believed we would spend our whole lives together. What I don't expect is that Caleb would hurt me and Tobey three times because of the same woman. The first time, we agree to celebrate Tobey's birthday, but Caleb forgets his promise because he has to pick up his first love, Lila Monroe, from the airport. When I return home from a business trip, all I find is my heartbroken son. The second time, Caleb secretly takes our son and Lila to the amusement park. He doesn't know that Tobey is allergic to peanuts, and he ends up in the hospital. The third time, Caleb repeatedly promises to pick Tobey up from school alone, but when Caleb hears that Lila is ill, he tells Tobey to go home by himself. On the way home, Tobey is kidnapped. After he's rescued, he spends three days in the hospital in critical condition before pulling through. Each time, Caleb apologizes with utmost sincerity and swears that there won't be a next time. Maybe he's forgotten, but I once told him that I'd only forgive him three times. So, when he finishes apologizing and thinks life will return to the happy days it was before… It doesn't. Yes, I forgive him, but I'm also taking Tobey and leaving him—forever.

Upon unfolding the truth in the past, the sentiments unraveled. Magi and Dylan were each other’s first love, proving that ‘first love never dies. They were about to start their fairytale-like love story, not until a controversial revelation happened… that Dylan was the ex-boyfriend of her sister, Macy. Her sister’s ex-boyfriend that she is still in love with and obsessed with. Will it matter to Magi the love she has for Dylan? Or rather will she choose to let him go for her sister’s sake? Could she be able to prioritize herself or instead, she chooses to give up the love she has for Dylan in the fear that the relationship she has with Macy could possibly be broken?

She needed closure, but it turned out to be the worst decision she ever took… or was it? ~~~ Sera Lane has spent years building a quiet life, far from New York, far from Adrian Cross—the boy who once held her heart, and the secret she’s carried ever since. But when news of his engagement reaches her, she convinces herself one trip back won’t hurt. One night to finally let go. Instead, she walks straight into the storm she’s been running from: Adrian isn’t the same boy she left behind. He’s colder, sharper, and when he learns the truth, he refuses to let her slip away again. Suddenly, Sera is pulled back into his world of wealth and betrayal, standing face to face not only with Adrian but also Ivy Shawn—her former best friend and the woman about to marry him. Adrian wants answers. He wants their son. And he wants her. But with old wounds tearing open and dangerous truths surfacing, Sera has to wonder: did she destroy their love forever… or could the child they share be the second chance neither of them expected? When everything comes crashing down, only one question remains: Can love survive the lies that broke them once before?

Cita-cita Prudence Diaz adalah menikah dengan Erhan Tudor tapi semua itu buyar saat dirinya berusia 12 tahun, Erhan menikah dengan gadis pujaannya. Akibatnya, Pru memilih tidak menikah. Gara-gara pernikahan ayahnya, Pru harus menjadi sepupu dengan Xander Horance, teman masa kecilnya di Semarang yang selalu meledeknya setiap ketemu saat kumpul keluarga karena gagal nikah dengan Erhan. Endingnya, Pru tidak mau datang kalau ada Xander. Namun semuanya berubah total saat Xander dan Pru yang berusia 25 tahun, kedapatan tidur bersama saat sama-sama berlibur ke Mallorca. Akibatnya Xander menghadap Rodrigo bersedia bertanggung jawab karena tidak mau kalau Pru hamil diluar nikah. Bagaimana kehidupan rumah tangga Xander yang seorang programmer IT dan Pru yang seorang pelukis? Apakah mereka akan terus bersama atau berpisah karena keduanya selalu menjadi Tom and Jerry?

Twelve years ago, Alita's parents got involved with the most powerful mafia don in Italy and got executed on a Christmas eve. She and her one day old brother were left to escape by the killer's son, whose blue eyes and dove tattoo seems to haunt Alita when ever she tries to sleep. Another killing took place and she happen to be the only witness. Not just that, the second killer eventually turns out to be the killer of her parents. Unfortunately, she had fallen in love him! If you happen to be in Alita's shoes, will you let love blind the urge or avenge your parents death?

Edna went from being a slave to the luna of Aman pack,passing through tough hurdles that could easily break anyone. Not only did she had to deal with her inner problems,she had to face the constant humiliation and betrayal from Theresa who she had always treated like a sister with love and affection Alpha prince Ray thought he had found a pure soul mate.while enjoying one of the best moment of their life he came across a shocking discovery. Out of pride and ego he rejected his mate,Edna right in front of everyone forgetting their beautiful moments went in a hurry without looking back and had to face the consequences that came with it. Would Edna forgive him?would he regain himself? Who would reveal the secret and why? Find out!

Violet was a weak Omega who married Leo Easton, the head Alpha of her pack. She thought her marriage was the beginning of her new life, but she soon realized that her husband did not love her. Despite her deep emotional suffering, she kept trying to be an ideal wife. One day, her life became colorless, and she lost all hope. Then she encountered her husband's main rival, Daniel Collins. Daniel was the head Alpha of the Scarlet Howl Pack. He was a stunningly attractive but dangerous man. No woman could resist his alluring charm. He was too strong and intimidating to be messed with. Fighting him was so terrifying that no one, including Leo, even considered doing it. The journey of Violet's life would not be easy. Daniel would make things worse for her. What would their relationship be like?