The Serpent's Shadow

Kira thought she had died as the one guy she had ever loved stared at her with hatred in his eyes, only to wake up two years ago when he hadn’t shown her his true colors. Life gave her another chance and you can be sure she would use it for revenge. In her past life she had made mistakes by being too kind and naive, and trusting those who she shouldn’t have. She had been betrayed and hurt by her sister, and fiancé and in the process lost everything she had, including her life. And when she’s given a second chance to live, she swears to get revenge on those evil people. Knowing everything this time around, she came with her revenge serving cold, and a little over prepared. The only thing she didn’t expect is that she finds true love in the least possible guy she expects, especially one who she had hurt in her past life.

His silence gave me my answer but I still can’t believe it. I can’t believe I fell for someone like him. I wipe my tears as I sniffle my words out "Why did you lie to me." "I can explain, I love yo-" "No, you don’t." I cut him off not wanting to hear those words from him. I think I have heard enough of his lies but not anymore. "You don’t love me, you never did." "Just let me explain." He says "No, I won’t. Because I do, you will lie again and lying isn’t love." I say as I felt my throat close up. He stayed silent probably because he doesn’t know what to say to me. How would he, words cannot explain the lies he has told me and the heartbreak that I am going through right now. ———————————————————— The book starts with the protagonist Ivy, whose life evolves with parties and one-night stands but that ended after the death of her boyfriend Evan. Ivy took a hard time getting over his death especially because he had the strangest death; Evan was feasted by a wolf which came to be strange because the wolf didn’t lay a finger on Ivy. Tyler is a businessman who had been wanting to take over his family. But could only do that after he gets married. When Ivy gets informed about her marriage with Tyler which was just in two days, she gets sore wondering who the groom was. Having no option, Ivy gets ready to marry him but on their wedding day, after taking vows Tyler’s older brother, Jason walks up and stops the wedding.

The Moon Goddess doesn't give second chances to mates unless the wolf does something tangible for her. Every werewolf is given a mate and only when a mate is rejected can they get married to someone else. How is it possible for one young werewolf to be given two dominant werewolves as her mate when she didn't reject her first mate? And hasn't done anything for the Moon Goddess. Katarina Black is in a mess after an unexpected one-night stand. She gets pregnant and runs away from her pack out of shame. A few years later her forgotten one-night stand comes knocking on her door claiming to be her mate. Alpha Grant lost his pregnant mate in an accident and went feral. He killed some wolves in his pack and humans. His pack members become scared of him and ask for the help of the King. King Tyson is the King of werewolves and is a billionaire. When a group of elders from one of his cities calls him for help, he quickly responds. In the process of trying to tame Alpha Grant, he escapes to another town. Kat collides with Alpha Grant one faithful night and saves him from committing suicide while going home. She was the only one able to calm his wolf ever since his mate died. His wolf becomes confused after being in pain for months and accepts her as his second-chance mate. He becomes angry when he finds out she's the mate of the King and swears to get back his mate. Death looms around the King and his new mate. While trying to save their pack and loved ones, they fall in love but realize it too late. The King is left with a choice to choose between his mate and their son.

Lumaki si Lara sa poder ng tiyahin. Mala-Cinderella ang buhay niya dahil ginagawa siyang alila ng mga abusadong pinsan. Lahat ng mga gawaing bahay ay pinapagawa sa kanya, ni sweldo niya ay halos walang matira. Ang nobyo na nga lang ang kakampi niya ngunit nagloko pa at gumagawa ng kalokohan sa kanyang likuran. Isang gabi ay napasubo si Lara. Dahil nagkasakit ang pinsan ay siya ang sumalo sa customer nito kahit ayaw niya. Lord K, iyon daw ang tawag sa lalaki. He looks strong and intimidating. His aura screams power, money and fame. Mafia? Billionaire? Hindi alam ni Lara. Ang tangi lang niyang iniisip ay matapos na ang gabi ngunit mukhang ayaw na siyang pakawalan pa ng lalaki! Bigla na lang itong naglapag ng apache case sa harap niya at ngumisi. "Here's 50 million. Marry me and I'll make you my queen." •• THIS STORY CONTAINS A LOT OF MATURE SCENES | PLEASE, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK ••

“It's just me who can protect you!" Ethan yells as he slams Valentina against the wall, before she can move away, his body has covered the distance in an instant, and he brings his face extremely close to hers, his minty breath fanning her face. "With my power, no one in school can dare to hurt you, ever again.” Valentina couldn't believe her ears, her eyes blinked back fearfully, she had never dreamt that Ethan would one day try to "protect her" He is a hypocrite, silence hung briefly between them and a certain anger surged through her. “You mean the same power you used against me? Do you think you're any different from the rest of them?" She asked softly, her voice barely above a whisper. Ethan frowned and he gripped her shoulders tightly pressing her even harder into the wall, Valentina squeezed her eyes shut from fear. "I don't care what you say, Val." He whispers against her face, he grabs her jaw roughly and she winces slightly in surprise. "You won't be leaving here anytime soon." Valentina Chandler is a teenager suffering from depression and abuse from everyone around her, but despite that she struggles to get through every day, the more she tries to live a normal life, the more impossible it gets with the hope of one day having a "better life". Then there is Ethan Lords, a powerful school figure no one dared to cross and her mortal enemy who would stop at nothing to make her life more miserable. But what happens when he suddenly stops to bully her and he tells her he needs to protect her? What dangers lie ahead for Valentina? What does Ethan see that she doesn't? Who is he trying to protect her from?

His long fingers stroked my cheeks, a dangerous smile graced his perfectly structured face. “ I adore you far too much to let you go,my angel.” “ Then enjoy while it lasts because I've had enough, once I find someone stronger I will flee to him.”I snapped at him ignoring the dangerous aura surrounding him. With a very disturbing calm look on, he leaned forward very close to my ear and said “my dearest angel, he will face a fate worse than death. Then I will screw you again and again, until your insides are molded back to my shape. I'll put you in every position until you remember nothing but my name and the pleasure I've given you. Until you remember exactly who you belong to." ∆∆∆∆∆ Since weak creatures like humans were the reason he was cursed for life, king Xerxes would rather have his bond mate killed the very day she was born than accept a human as a mate. But even after all the massacre that took place that night, she somehow managed to escape . Now he wants her all to himself and will kill anyone who dares to think otherwise. But what happens if she's that “ ANYONE? ".

Lily’s life turns upside down when she is kidnapped by Kael, a 40-year-old Billionaire and ruthless Mafia Lord. Mistaken for the mastermind behind the explosion of Kael's warehouse, Lily becomes a slave in a deadly game of power and revenge. As Kael’s obsession with her grows, Lily becomes his ultimate prize. He'll stop at nothing to possess her, body and soul. Torn between Kael’s dark, all-consuming love and the gentle affection of Timothy, a friendly businessman with his own secrets. Lily must choose: surrender to Kael's darkness or risk everything to escape.

On her first day at work, a new colleague uploaded a 500-million-dollar property purchase agreement to the company group chat. The message was accompanied by the caption: “Thanks for the gift for my first day at work, Dad!” She quickly deleted it, following up with, “Sorry, wrong chat!” I frowned, recognizing the contract immediately. It was the same property my father gifted me for my birthday a month ago. Some sharp-eyed colleagues noticed the contract number and chimed in. “I have a relative in real estate. I remember this property. Our chairman bought it recently!” “So, the heiress has joined us to experience life. Forgive your humble servant for not recognizing you!” The chat was soon filled with flattering remarks. Even my stingy and miserly husband joined in. I felt a coldness in my heart and couldn’t help but respond in the group chat, “I recall the president always opposing ostentatious displays of wealth and advocating humility. This heiress seems to veer away from his usual philosophy.” Instead of support, I faced attacks from my husband and others. “Look at you being so poor and petty. How could you ever compare to Grace? Why did I ever marry someone so shortsighted?” “As if you know the president that well! I think you’re just jealous that Grace was born with a silver spoon!” I sneered coldly and, without hesitation, dialed the president’s number right in front of everyone. “Dad, I heard we’re not that close, hmm?”

What do I do when I run out of options and I need money fast? I sell the only thing that I have that is worth any value… My virginity. Bidding starts at 1 million... Scarlett's Treasures, an exclusive auction house for wealthy men and women who buy the pleasures of those willing to give themselves...and they want me. What's a girl to do when she's in her mid-twenties, is still a virgin... and broke AF? Yep, I made that choice. Now, the only problem is, I don't have only one buyer to please, but there are three and one of them just so happens to be my childhood best friend and crush who broke my heart and left. Now he's back and he's buying my virginity...which he thinks belongs to him. Meeting their demands will be a challenge, but it's a choice that I'm going to have to make... Aria's days as a transaction turn into something more personal, she realizes that she may have made the best decision of her life. Will she succumb to the demands of her buyers or risk losing everything for a chance at real love and belonging?

Years ago, Anthony was cast from the pack for a crime he didn't commit. If they wanted him to be an outlaw cowboy, fine. Now, he's the mysterious criminal wolf known only as the Rebel, a name his former packmates won't soon forget. But when a vampire threat endangers the lives of their entire wolf species, he must confront his former packmates again, even if that means betraying the only woman he's ever loved... Ever since Lily escaped the pack's bloodsucking enemies, she's been determined to save her species, and fast. But when a wicked cowboy wolf shows up on the ranch, offering everything her heart desires, her eyes are opened to a whole new world beyond the packlands. For this cowgirl, sleeping with the enemy could prove as desirable as it is deadly... To his enemies, he's known as the Rebel. To her, he's her only chance at survival...