Quotes About Sacrifice

She died unloved… betrayed by everyone she trusted. Amber, the Alpha’s unwanted daughter, was nothing more than a living sacrifice for her twin. Drained, discarded, and broken until the one man meant to be hers chose her sister instead. They took her mate. They took her freedom. Then they took her life. But fate gives her one cruel gift, another chance. Thrown back three months before her death, Amber is no longer the weak, obedient girl they used. This time, she burns for revenge… and for something far more dangerous. Because now, two powerful mates want her. Dark. Possessive. Unforgiving. And they don’t share. As secrets unravel and desire turns deadly, Amber must decide will she claim the power, the passion, and the vengeance she was denied… or let them destroy her all over again? This time, she won’t beg. This time… she’ll make them kneel.

Cerebus follows Ellie Carson, a young woman drawn into a war she never asked for, when the myths of the ancient world erupt back into reality. Her unlikely ally is Cerebus — not the demon of legend, but a scarred, loyal three-headed golden retriever, each head with its own mind, instincts, and heart. Armed with the Blade of Bellerophon, Ellie and Cerebus are thrust into a desperate struggle against the Chimera, a monstrous force of fire, venom, and destruction that lays waste to cities and civilizations. As governments falter and militaries fail, Ellie and Cerebus forge a bond of trust, sacrifice, and love, learning to fight as one. Together, they must navigate labyrinths of myth, global chaos, and their own fears to protect a fragile world standing at the edge of apocalypse. The story builds from training and mistrust, to alliance and survival, and finally to an epic showdown in the ruins of Rome—where a girl and her dog face the end of history itself. But victory is not the end… because the gates to other myths are beginning to open.

Jeneta Arinze thought she knew what love was until her husband offered her to another man. When Nonso’s career is on the brink of collapse, he makes a desperate deal with his billionaire boss, Jinhai Maynard, a man known for his wealth, power, and wicked appetites. One month. One offer. One price. Cornered and heartbroken, Jeneta agrees. But what begins as a night of sacrifice turns into something far more dangerous. Jinhai doesn’t just want her body, he wants control. Her submission. Her every breath. Now, Jinhai Maynard is offering her more than money. He’s offering the life she’s always dreamed of… with a taste of pleasure she can’t forget. But Jeneta soon realises the most seductive man she’s ever known might also be the most dangerous. And, now one month is the start of her ruin.

Ten years ago, I ditched a high-paying job for my family. A decade later, they asked for my kidney—supposedly for my daughter, Talia. Turns out, the real patient was Hudson's first love's son. They didn't even fake remorse. Hudson sneered, convinced I couldn't survive without him. Talia called me old and fat, acting like I should be grateful to help Bianca's kid. A whole decade of sacrifice, and what did I get? No love. No thanks. Just entitlement. To them, I was nothing but a free, disposable maid. So I walked. No regrets. I rebuilt my life, found a job, and never looked back. Then reality smacked them. Hudson and Talia finally realized everything I'd done. They begged me to come back—but my heart was already stone-cold. In the end, I left the country, threw myself into work, and finally learned what it meant to live.

Sera Redveil is marked by destiny—the Blood-Moon Girl, bound by an ancient oath that condemns her to be a sacrifice to the Moon King’s curse. But when the ritual fails and a fallen king, Caelum Nightbane, is unleashed from centuries of imprisonment, Sera’s fate shifts. Together, they discover the truth that the Council has long kept hidden: the Silver Oath was never meant to protect—it was a prison. As Sera’s power grows, she learns that her mark is not just a symbol, but a key to something far darker. But the price of freedom is steep, and the Council will stop at nothing to reclaim her as their weapon. Now, with a ragtag rebellion at her side and the fate of the world in the balance, Sera must decide whether she is the key to a new dawn—or the harbinger of destruction. Surrounded by enemies and allies alike, she faces a battle where every choice could tip the scales between salvation and chaos. The Blood-Moon Girl’s journey is only just beginning, and with Caelum by her side, Sera must rewrite her destiny, no matter the cost.

Sophie is a culinary prodigy pulled five centuries back in time by the blood-stained journal of Alpha Alaric. She wakes trapped in the net of the most feared tyrant Alpha King who views her not as a woman, but as a vengeful spirit sent by the moon goddess to destroy him for defying a sacred ritual. Alaric is ready to spill her blood until a single taste of her cooking, the exact flavor of his late mother’s recipe shatters his resolve. Spared from death, Sophie must sate the Alpha’s fury with a deadly ultimatum: cook a new masterpiece every day, or face execution. As she navigates the ancient court, she realizes the tragedy she’s entered, history says Alaric dies in a civil war triggered by his quest for vengeance. Will she find the journal that changed her life and return home, or will she sacrifice her future to save a King whose death is already written in blood?

From the day they are born, Alpha males know what it means to sacrifice for their pack. But Connor Salvatore didn't think that would mean giving up his fated mate. Aimee Carter was Hell on wheels, everything she did was wild and free, and Connor loved it but there was one problem- she was a human.The day he left her set wheels in motion that would have two Alphas barrelling towards a showdown and one female caught in the middle. But Aimee is no ordinary woman, the daughter of an MC president, Aimee only knows one speed and that's full steam ahead, only the strongest Alpha will finally tame her heart...or would she break both of theirs. In part two of this book, the motorcycle club Aces and Eights move to Howling where Aimee forges a new path for her crew, this begins the series Aces and Eights as Eric, Ian, Scott, Max, Reggie, and Adam find out what it means to be part of the pack.

“Listen to me, love, let me tell you the difference between a hero and a villain. A hero like your Aziel will sacrifice you for the greater good. I have no such compunction. I will destroy this world for you,” Ryker whispered into Thyra’s ear. Three years ago, Thyra Rivers watched her family die at the hands of wolves—the night she begged them to go. Now, she’s a hunter fueled by dark magic, with every kill branded into her skin. After a reckless night with a stranger, she wakes marked once more… and this time, it’s personal. Her hunt drags her into the heart of a war between two powerful packs—one ruled by the wolf she’s falling for, the other by the villain who claims he’d destroy everything for her. But in a world of beasts and blood, how do you choose between the monster you crave… and the one you were born to kill?

"Run as fast as you can, little criminal, because if I catch you're mine." Rosalie De'Evangaline was born the child of a lowly omega and a powerful alpha. Because of this, she was brought back to her pack in hopes of being the packs successor, but when tragedy strikes, she becomes nothing more than a pawn to gain even more power. It is because of this tragic turn of events that she finds herself in the auctions that only criminals are sent to and while there she catches the eye of Diego Aguilar a cold and ruthless lycan that wants only thing from her, her death in exchange for saving his pack. However, Diego soon takes an interest in her, causing the lines between desire and duty to become crossed. What will Rosalie do? Will she sacrifice everything for what is right, or will she make the selfish choice to do what is right for her and her heart? Read The Lycan King's Forbidden Fruit to find out!

"Love was never part of the equation, sunshine," he whispered, his words a cold blade to my heart, shattering the fragile hope I'd clung to. Rory's life was reduced to ashes the day she discovered her wolf was a myth, a cruel fate that severed her connection to the world she once knew. No bonding, no mating, no purpose. But fate has other plans. As her father's pawn in a game of power, she's traded from one nightmare to another. Yet, her new captor, Orion, might not be the monster she expects. Driven by vengeance and a desperate bid to reclaim his pack, Orion's arranged to marry the enemy's daughter, intent on breaking her spirit as his own was shattered. But as the lines between love and hate blur, he'll face an impossible choice: sacrifice his pack or surrender to his forbidden desire. When darkness meets sunshine, will it be a salvation or a cruel fate awaiting?