Shanks First Mate Novels & Stories

**** BOOK 1 OF THE ASSASSIN SERIES**** Selene never wanted a mate, even her wolf agreed that her destiny lay with the assassin's guild. Her work was blessed by the Goddess. Sent by the King to eliminate a threat to the kingdom, the haze drives her to make a fatal mistake. Her target is none other than her fated mate. Alpha Lucas had turned down the King's proposal to wed his daughter. The king was after his land, but Lucas just wanted a true mate. He found her in the darkness, her intent clear before the haze took them and forced the mate bond into completion, but can she overcome the lies whispered by her King and give in to the bond, or will her obsession with duty end them both?

“Wolves of Crescent moon pack, I’ve found my mate and your future Luna. But, she’s not worthy to be your Luna and my mate therefore I’ll do the needful.” He paused and glared at her. “I Nicholas Curtis, son of Alpha Jason Curtis, reject you Andrea Carlson as my mate and future Luna.” He said without any remorse and I gasped. Everything changed for Andrea Carlson when she was mated to the Alpha’s son. Her mate Nicholas Curtis rejected her instantly when he found out she was his mate, he didn’t want a wolf-less mate or an omega. Her heart shattered instantly and begrudgingly accepted the rejection, due to some circumstances, she was banished and made rogue. She resigned herself to a life of misery in the dark forest were she would be killed. But as she left the pack, fate took pity on her and gave her a second chance mate, a dangerous and most feared Alpha who didn’t want a mate, but Dante knew he simply can’t let her go because of his wolf. Andrea did all she could to make Dante love and accept her as his mate and not a ‘betrayal’, with everything happening Andrea discovers sinister plots at her old pack and fights for what was hers to change her life for good. Can Andrea fights the evil ahead of her and finally find happiness with her second chance mate?

In the story of Alixa Marionette Claire, life unfolds like a puzzle filled with challenges and unexpected connections. Alixa, who lost her parents when she was young, faces life with courage, working part-time while studying at the University of Wind Winder Pack. Little did she know that a regular visit to pay her tuition would reveal the mystery of her destined partner. Alixa is thrilled at the thought of a shared future with her mate. However, things take an unexpected turn when she finds out her mate is already in a relationship, shattering her dreams. Undeterred by heartbreak, Alixa tries to win his heart, fearing the trial of the Moon Goddess. Unfortunately, her efforts crumble in the face of rejection. Despite setbacks, Alixa takes a brave step, leaving her pack to embrace the challenges of a rogue life. Just when her final trial looms, fate steps in once more. Discovered on the border of a powerful pack, Alixa finds herself connected with a new destined mate, sparking questions about acceptance, revenge, and the chance for a fresh start. The magnetic pull between them is undeniable. "Everything about you belongs to me...your soul. You're mine and mine only, My Luna," he passionately declares, leaving Alixa caught in a web of desire and uncertainty. The Moon Goddess seems to be writing a new story for Alixa, yet questions linger. Can she open her heart to a new love after the echoes of heartbreak? Will the scars of rejection hinder her journey, or will she find comfort and acceptance in the arms of her newfound mate? As passion and uncertainty intertwine, the pages of Alixa's story unfold. Will she find redemption and a love that withstands the trials of destiny? The answers are waiting for you to explore in this exciting journey.

I was supposed to be his. Killian Storm, the most powerful Alpha in the kingdom. Ruthless. Untouchable. The mate I was destined for. But on the night of the Blood Moon, he rejected me. Humiliated and cast out, I ran. I swore I’d never look back. Then he hunted me down. Not because he wanted me. Because he needed me. For an arranged marriage to unite our packs. A loveless bond. A cold, calculated power play. But the second he put his ring on my finger, his touch became a brand. His gaze turned dangerous. And his rejection? A lie. Now, I’m trapped in a marriage with a man who swore he didn’t want me. And the worst part? I still want him, too. But Killian has secrets—dark ones. And the deeper I fall into his web, the more I realize…I’m not just his wife. I’m his greatest weakness. And in his world? Weakness gets you killed.

BOOK 1 THE VAMPIRE KING'S MATE King Leroy has been living above the earth for centuries. Many envy him,  and more want him dead. Many have tried to snatch the throne from him, but everyone failed.  He has many supporters and enemies lurking around, looking for his weakness to bring him down, but he's powerful, and with his loyal and skillful guards, no one can bring him down on his knees.   But as time passed, he slowly turned into a deadly devil that no one could stop, and they feared that he would destroy their race and the whole world when darkness consumed him. Only one person could stop him: his mate. He's another half and also his only weakness, but they're starting to lose hope. They've been searching for her for centuries, but until now, they haven't found her.   Time was running out, and the King was slowly consumed by darkness. How can they stop it from happening when the only person, his mate, hasn't appeared yet? *** BOOK 2, THE LAST LYCAN FEMALE "PAIN" That's all I felt. I don't know how long I was here. I couldn't remember anymore. "But I promise once I get out in this hell hole, I will kill them all. I'll avenge my parents' death. "They will regret not killing me because I'll make sure to kill them all once I'm out of here *** Calla, the last Lycan female. Werewolves wanted her to be this mate. They captured her, killed her parents in front of her, imprisoned her, and waited until she was at the right age to feel her mate, Hoping one of them was her mate. Werewolves don't want to follow the lead of King Leroy and plan to create their royalties using Calla.

Gabriella was born a half blood to parents only too dissapointed and disgusted to have her as a child. They sought for any possible means to be rid of her because they considered her useless. She is eventually mated to their Alpha, Marcel . Gabriella hopes that following the union, her life will be better now and she will finally get the acceptance and love she has always craved, but she was infact a mere tool and sacrifice for Marcel. On the day of their wedding, Marcel's pack (The Dark Moon Pack) is raided and burnt to the ground, while Gabriella is captured and taken away to Cordena, the home of the most powerful Alpha in the North, Tyler. Tyler is on a mission to find his mate and kill his rival, Shaiza in order to ensure the prophecy of his death and end of his pack isn't fulfilled. Marcel works for Shaiza and his pack is one of the undercovers for Shaiza's evil deeds. After Tyler kills Marcel, he makes Gabriella his captive and swears to make her suffer. Tyler and Gabriella started off as sworn enemies filled with hate for each other, Gabriella because she believed Tyler had taken her away from her only home and Tyler because she was once the mate of his rival. However during the continuous search for his mate, Tyler discovers that Marcel was so eager to marry Gabriella because then he would be able to sacrifice her under a full moon and gain some of his powers. But then he would only be able to grow powerful if he sacrifices Tyler's mate........ Tyler finds his object of hate and disgust is to be protected at all cost because she is his mate and the key to the prophecy that's meant to destroy him.

Aria Hale's life went very dark when her mate rejected her because she had a daughter, which he claimed had no wolf powers. To top this off, cheating occurred a day before their mating ceremony! Her heart broken, Aria had one-night stand with a guy she hardly knew. The next day was the mating ceremony of Lyra, her daughter, where fate had delivered a mighty blow! The guy from the previous night, Lucian Vale, is now Lyra's destined mate! What followed were the secrets and heartbreak of Aria, who was frightened as she tried to keep the night a secret to protect her daughter. But Lucian remembered Aria, and he was never going to let her go. Fighting against guilt, desire, and fear of ruining her daughter's life, Aria did everything she could to stop thinking about Lucian. But fighting her feelings only made her love him more. Then the Luna began to plot against Aria, setting her up with the decision of choosing between her daughter's future and the love of her life ; to walk free of a love that was burdened by guilt or to follow her heart.

Kyley was orphaned by the death of her parents and became the subject of abuse and daily bullying in the Moonblood pack resident. Her life became even worse when she clocked 16 and found out that her mate was the ruthless Alpha of the pack, Jason Granger. Bullied, enslaved and isolated by all, she lives in hell until a chance to escape was provided and she would be saved by the cursed Lycan. However, her damned ex-mate was still relentless on exacting his revenge on her.

As an Omega, 17-year-old Sarah is used to being at the bottom of the pecking order, even in her new pack and new high school. But her usually-boring life changes when she turns 18. She expects to shift—and nothing happens.Now, as if being an Omega isn’t bad enough, Sarah is also human. But Sarah, to her surprise, soon finds her mate: in the pack’s handsome and compassionate Alpha. And the lowly Omega finds herself rocketing to the top of her pack’s status as the new Luna. Just as it seems that life is finally going her way, Sarah learns of a terrible betrayal that results in tragic death, exile, and upheaval of what should have been her storybook ending… Or does it?Sarah continues her journey, as she is put to the test with just how many life-shattering changes she can take. Will she live as an outcast? Or as the most respected member of her pack?Sarah joins forces with her trusted and true friend, Ayala. Together, they search for Ayala’s true mate, attempt to unlock her shifter powers, and fend off threats from the deadly Coello. Can they escape his mercenaries, Isaac and Regan? Or will Sarah and Ayala fall prey before they can find their true mates?Ayala, 18, has always been a hopeless romantic and a dreamer. After a whirlwind year, she’s ready to settle into her new life at the Santa Cruz tree house, with Jasper, Isaac, Regan, and the other members of the pack. When she suggests they host a bonfire, Jasper and the rest agree. It seems like a magical night. But when Ayala leans in to kiss Jasper, he backs away. She’s ready to give up on him as her mate when fate forces them into a cross-country road trip together. Soon, they learn they have more in common than they thought. Might he be her true mate after all?

He kissed me breathless, senseless—he had me wanting, shamelessly panting against the cool glass of the courtyard, open for anyone.“We can’t! Someone could see—!”“Let them," he husked against my neck. "I want them to see.”My name is Ayda Sabine, once the princess to the illustrious Emerald Lake pack, now a single mother living a life of destitution in Eventide City. My status has been stripped from me, banished by my parents for my digression of falling outside my betrothal agreement. To make matters worse, I don't remember who the father of my son is. All I can recall are his golden eyes. However, when the opportunity arises for me and my son to ascend the social ladder as the personal stylist to Narcissa Onasis of the Diamond Spring clan, I finally get the opportunity to find the man who could be my true mate. If Narcissa's fiance, Prince Sebastian of the Obsidian Moon doesn't stop me. Alpha's Secret Mate is created by Claire Wilkins, an eGlobal Creative Published author.